SCSI connection

[SunnyG]

my equipment: 17" iMac (800MHz)

peripheral to connect: zip drive with a SCSI interface

how can i connect this to my computer? is there any adapter to connect via USB or firewire? are these adapters easy to find? thanks in advance.

 

[rainman::|:|]

lots of vendors make USB to SCSI adaptors, but you need to know which SCSI-- 25 pin or 50. Commonly known as mac/PC. easiest way to tell without counting is this: 25 pin have actual pins and holes, 50 pin has metal contacts surrounding the plastic...

http://www.microtechint.com/qs-usbscsi.html

i can't vouch for the seller, but this is the type of thing you're looking for--


pnw

 

[strider42]

its usually easier, less problematic and about the same cost just to simply get a new zip drive.

 

[rainman::|:|]

Originally posted by strider42
its usually easier, less problematic and about the same cost just to simply get a new zip drive.

touché

pnw

 

[SunnyG]

thanks

the usb adapter is about $65, and the firewire one is around $95. sucks for me! thanks for the help tho.

 

[yzedf]

you can get a firewire zip 750 drive for about $150.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=46&manufactory=1090&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1