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From: kc@hprnd.HP.COM (Kurt Chan)
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.scsi
Subject: Re: [MacII] SCSI cabling : Centronics plug?
Message-ID: <13110005@hprnd.HP.COM>
Date: 20 Mar 90 01:06:49 GMT
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> In an attempt to attach a SCSI tape drive to my mac, I searched
> for a cable that would connect the DB25 on my MacII to a
> standard SCSI 50 pin. I ended up buying what is described as
> a SCSI System Cable, which is a DB25 Male to Male 50 pin Centronics cable.
> 
> Does the Centronics fit _anything_ in the SCSI world or should 
> I just get my money back?
> 
> Graham Murphy

The 50-pin "Centronics" style connector is also used for SCSI-1 shielded
connections - it sounds like you bought the correct gizmo.

This connector is also referred to as the Amp "Champ" or "low-density shielded
connector".