I've had problems with adaptec before with it timing out on the scsi
devices, tape drives, cd-roms, etc. Buslogic/Mylex makes a model number
BT-958 that works very well. Buslogic has an actual Linux driver author that
works for them and they are very helpful over the phone if you call them.
Rick Perry
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From: Patrick May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sunday, November 21, 1999 1:28 PM
Subject: SCSI Adapter Recommendation
>I am looking to purchase a SCSI adapter. First I will use it for scanning
(UMAX
>Astra 610S DB25 interface) and in the future Zip drive, and who knows what
after
>that (probably not hard drives...well not very soon so the Ultra and Ultra
Wide
>are not necessary).
>
>I've seen an Adaptec 2906 (PCI, DB25 external, maybe 50 pin internal, not
>sure). Anyone have experience with this? I don't want to boot into Windows
just
>to scan.
>
>I might go with an Adaptec 2930 (a 50pin to DB25 doesn't cost too much).
>
>The local CompUSA has a few SIIG models (I believe that is the brand), any
>information on those?
>
>What other cards does anyone have experience with and where can I find
them.
>Ball park prices would be nice (but I am not looking to spend what it costs
to
>build a ball park.)
>
>Patrick
>
>
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