I'm looking in to building a new computer using a SCSI as my main drive, but i figure i should do my homework before dumping $300 on a SCSI system.
I understand the fact that you have to have a scsi adapter and and hard drive of the same pin setting (i can find a 68 pin set card but not an 80 pin set); I do not know what the port in the back of the card is for, what precautions (i know there are some) have to be taken when using peripherals with a scsi, and i don't know the differences between adapter types. About the only thing I know how to do is hook the damn thing up!!!
Could someone please explain the rest of the gorey details to me and possibly make some suggestions on what to buy (right now i'm looking at an Adaptec 64-bit PCI to SCSI Controller Card and a Maxtor/Quantum 36.7GB 10,000RPM SCSI Ultra 320 68 pin Hard Drive).
I understand the fact that you have to have a scsi adapter and and hard drive of the same pin setting (i can find a 68 pin set card but not an 80 pin set); I do not know what the port in the back of the card is for, what precautions (i know there are some) have to be taken when using peripherals with a scsi, and i don't know the differences between adapter types. About the only thing I know how to do is hook the damn thing up!!!
Could someone please explain the rest of the gorey details to me and possibly make some suggestions on what to buy (right now i'm looking at an Adaptec 64-bit PCI to SCSI Controller Card and a Maxtor/Quantum 36.7GB 10,000RPM SCSI Ultra 320 68 pin Hard Drive).
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