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From: liggio@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Vincent J. Liggio)
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.scsi
Subject: Re: Types of Adaptec SCSI controllers
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Date: 12 Oct 90 00:14:18 GMT
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In article <25668@sequoia.execu.com> keith@execu.com writes:
>What are the differences between the Adaptec 1542A and 1542B?  I gather
>that both handle floppy and hard disks.  I also understand that there is
>a 1540 (?) that is hard disk only.  If someone has a list of the currently
>common types of Adaptec SCSI controllers with brief descriptions, I would
>appreciate receiving it.  Barring that, an address or telephone number
>for Adaptec would do as most of the local sales droids respond with
>"... and could you describe what that board is?".
>
>Thanks.

The 1542B is just the newest release of the board, so don't let a dealer
stiff you with the older A version.  

The phone # for Adaptec is (408) 945-8600, BTW.

Vince