> From: Peter Storn <storn@a...> > Subject: Adaptec Ultra 2 Card & old SCSI devices? > > What is the best approach to using an Ultra Wide2 SCSI hard drive for > maximum audio transfer, but also utilizing slower SCSI devices (Jaz, > maybe CD-R, maybe scanner), without slowing the whole bus down? (On a > new G4, hopefully). > > If I get an Adaptec Ultra Wide2 Card (2940U2W) for maximum hard drive > usage, will that EXCLUDE older SCSI devices, if I want to keep superfast > communication with the hard drive? > Hi Peter, Glyph makes a device called a high nine terminator that terminates the ultra wide's extra pins and allows the connection of slower SCSI devices without (according to them) slowing down the bus speed. It's about $60 if I remember correctly. I use a CDR which isn't usually on but it is convenient not to have to repatch. I have yet to run a test on my transfer rates to verify the terminators efficiency. Andy