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Subject: Re: DAT or removable device?
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In-Reply-To: <199608290308.RAA08662@pegasus.com> from Richard Foulk at "Aug 28, 96 05:07:52 pm"
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> } > 
> } > > From what I
> } > > read I'm assuming Adaptec's 2940 PCI SCSI Master is a good choice.  Now, I
> } > 
> } > Unnecessary for your application.  Get an NCR-810-based card and save your
> } > readies.  You should be able to walk away with one for about US$60 or so.
> } 
> } Spend just a little bit more than the $60.00 (more like $72.00) and get your
> } self an NCR 53C810 based controller _with_ active termination.  The real
> } low cost ones are using passive termination which is not such a grand idea
> } if you plan to run fast SCSI-II devices.
> } 
> 
> The NCR controllers appear to be quite hard to find.  When you folks
> recommend a particular one please give a source if possible.

I didn't give a source for it, as that would be tooting my own horn, but
if you must have one....

XX. ASI ASUS-SC-200 SC-200 NCR 53C810 fast SCSI-2 controller           $  75.00

or if you need one with a BIOS on it: (I don't stock these though)

XX. TMG DTC12671 DTC 3130B NCR 53C810 fast SCSI-2 controller w/BIOS    $ 118.00


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