[X4U] SCSI to USB for ZIP drive

[silvo conticello]

On 18 Feb 2005, at 14:03, Mark Des Cotes wrote:
> if there's any way he can still use his Iomega 250 Mb SCSI ZIP drive 
> with it? I've checked Iomega's web site but couldn't find any mention 
> of weather or not it's possible. We're wondering if it's possible to 
> use a SCSI (25 pin) to USB cable to connect the drive? Anyone have any 
> experience with this?

I've used a SCSI > Firewire adaptor. If you need I could look at the 
specifications (I don't have it here right now).
Downside (especially using a powerbook): this adapted SCSI drives are 
not hot-pluggable, you have to restart the computer in  order to 
recognize them.

Silvo

Silvo Conticello
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