Mike Dittmeier wrote:
>Centronics 50 to db 68 converter. You will probably have to special order
>from Adaptec. I had used the adapters many times in say 1987, but have not
>seen them since. Or you could replace the whole cable. One side having the
>scanner connection, c-50 the other side having db 68 to connect to the card.
>Some place like computer buyers warehouse might still carry them, but at a
>premium price.
>
>Ditt
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: slug@nks.net [mailto:slug@nks.net] On Behalf Of Eben King
>Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 3:41 AM
>To: SLUG Mailing List
>Subject: [SLUG] SCSI adapter?
>
>I have a SCSI card, which lspci says is an "Adaptec AHA-2940U/UW/D /
>AIC-7881U (rev 01)". It uses aic-7xxx.o . Its external port has 50(?
>68?) contacts. I don't know what it's called, but it's short and wide, and
>it looks like a mating plug is held into it by hooks, a pair on each end.
>(Never used it, not sure.) I also have a Microtek Scanmaker II, which has a
>Centronics 50 on it, which usually connects to the host through a cable
>whose other end is a DB-25. Those cables are easy to find; I have several.
>
>How would I connect this scanner to my computer?
>
>
>
Oddly, I may have that which you seek... Contact me off list and I will
have a look for it.
-Craig
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