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Subject: Re: Adding another SCSI drive to 4/260
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Date: 1 Feb 90 23:41:01 GMT
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This addition to your system can be a pain, as I have had occasion to
discover.  What makes it easier is a kit from Artecon called an Internal
to External SCSI adapter ( also known as an "Innie-to-Outie" cable ). This
is essentially the "custom" cable that was mentioned. It simply extends
the internal SCSI bus and connects via ribbon cable to a SCSI connector
attached to a free slot on the back of the machine. Unfortunately, it is
very badly documented, and unless you have done it before, you risk
tearing up the ribbon cable. However, don't let my bad experience deter
you too much; it's certainly worth the $125. or so they charge compared to
hacking your own cable assembly together ( my apologies to the more
dedicated cable hackers among you ;-) ). It's quite useful when you're
adding an Exabyte 2.3GB tape backup, for example.  BTW, Artecon's phone
number is 800-USA-ARTE. And no, I'm not affiliated with them.  Also, the
abovementioned kit works with 3/260 pedestals as well.

Karl Wiebe / Systems Specialist / BASIS, Inc.
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