That's pretty cool. So if I want to transfer files among various vintage Macs with external SCSI HDs, I can just use my iPhone to do it? Never thought of that.
That's pretty cool. So if I want to transfer files among various vintage Macs with external SCSI HDs, I can just use my iPhone to do it? Never thought of that.
@napabar what SCSI to USB adapter are you using? I've got a couple of them but I've never gotten them to work. I assumed some kind of driver was necessary or something.
@napabar what SCSI to USB adapter are you using? I've got a couple of them but I've never gotten them to work. I assumed some kind of driver was necessary or something.
It’s branded a Castlewood, but in reality it’s made by Shuttle Technology, which apparently made a lot of the USB 1.1 adapters. No drivers needed. I have had a lot of luck with it, more videos coming soon. I hear the USB 2.0 adapters need drivers.
This is so cool. I've been trying to connect an old SCSI hard drive to my Mac Pro running Mojave, and have searched everywhere for a solution, and ended up here. Are the Microtech adapters USB 1.1? Thanks.
This is so cool. I've been trying to connect an old SCSI hard drive to my Mac Pro running Mojave, and have searched everywhere for a solution, and ended up here. Are the Microtech adapters USB 1.1? Thanks.
I don't know. I've heard the USB 2.0 SCSI adapters need drivers. I know the one like mine that use the "Shuttle Technology" chipset are USB 1.1 and don't need drivers. You can buy them here. https://www.yoycart.com/Product/561501395767/
Thanks napabar. I purchased one on ebay labeled with "Shuttle Connects" but it's still not working with an external SCSI HD. I also purchased an adapter on ebay to convert from a Centronics CN50 on the hard drive to the HD50 on the Shuttle Connects SCSI to USB adapter cable. There is a light on the cable and it doesn't light up when I am using the adapter and connected to the HD. It does light up when I connect it to a SCSI Iomega 2GB Jaz drive. I have the hard drive terminated and set to SCSI ID 0.
The cable likely needs termination power on the SCSI bus in order to work. I know the 20SC doesn't provide termination power, maybe the Jaz drive does?