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16-bit SCSI on 8-bit port
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If the connector on the tape streamer is the same as the connector for the hard disk, there should be no problems, although you might need a new cable, if the one you have only has one connector.
You'll need to set the SCSI id of the tape streamer so that it's different to that of the hard disk. I'm a bit hazy on this, but I think most people conventionally set tape devices to 5 or 6, and hard disks from 2 to 5. Which ever device is on the end of the SCSI chain, it will need a terminator. Most of this vintage have them on board (unless someone's removed it!). Your Hard disk probably has one, so keep it at the end of the chain.
The Tape Streamer itself should slot into a 5.25" drive bay (although again, depending on its vintage, it might require 2).
Hope this helps CitrixEngineer@yahoo.co.uk
You'll need to set the SCSI id of the tape streamer so that it's different to that of the hard disk. I'm a bit hazy on this, but I think most people conventionally set tape devices to 5 or 6, and hard disks from 2 to 5. Which ever device is on the end of the SCSI chain, it will need a terminator. Most of this vintage have them on board (unless someone's removed it!). Your Hard disk probably has one, so keep it at the end of the chain.
The Tape Streamer itself should slot into a 5.25" drive bay (although again, depending on its vintage, it might require 2).
Hope this helps CitrixEngineer@yahoo.co.uk
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