Re: SCSI Drive Question

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

In article <Cv7GM1.oLM@ns1.nodak.edu>, Burt Lahn <lahn@plains.NoDak.edu> wrote:
> 
> 
>      I have an Apple SCSI card and have obtained a Conner model CP 30100 
> internal SCSI drive from a friend.  The question is: how do i supply the 
> power it needs?  It has the standerd 4 pin power cord that ibms use.  
> Will i have to make a seperate power supply for it or can i wire it 
> (safely) to the power supply in my GS?

No.  The IIgs power supply is almost overloaded as it is - don't try
powering a hard drive from it.

You should get an external SCSI drive enclosure, which should include
all the internal cabling needed, a SCSI ID selector, a power supply
and a mounting bracket.  Then all you need is a SCSI System Cable
(DB-25 to SCSI-50) and possibly a terminator.

External drive enclosures are quite cheap - I can get them locally for
about the equivalent of US$30 or less.
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David Empson
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