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From: U12534@uicvm.uic.edu (Tim Eisler)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.ps2.hardware,comp.periphs.scsi
Subject: Re: SCSI Harddrive Controller
Message-ID: <91114.153947U12534@uicvm.uic.edu>
Date: 24 Apr 91 20:39:47 GMT
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Quite some time ago I received aN NEC SCSI host adapter for my 55SX.
The markings on the card and the contents of the adapter definition
file identify it as a Trantor T228 card. The disk that came with it
says "Copyright 1988-1990 NEC Technologies, Inc and Copyright 1988-1990
Trantor Systems. Ltd."

I sent it back to the vendor (Valcom, aka Professional Computer Center
111 N Canal, Chicago, IL) because it didn't work. Here's what happens:
when I install it in an IBM PS/2 55SX and boot after running
autoconfig, the PS/2 locks up -- it doesn't even get to the point of
counting through the memory (that's the power on self test, right?) I
received a replacement today and it behaves the same way.

The CD-ROM drive, an NEC CDR-72, was also replaced, but they didn't
send back the power cord, scsi cable, terminator, user manual, or disc
caddy!

Does anyone have experience with this card? Am I all wet because I'm
doing this without having any device connected to the adapter?

I, too, would appreciate any comments on experiences with SCSI adapters
in IBM PS/2 55SX's.

Tim Eisler    Research Programmer
University of Illinois at Chicago