You guys are probably going to skewer me for this... I bought an unclear SCSI card on the gamble I might be able to use it in a PC. It doesn't have clear identification marks but the chip is a Symbios 53C875 and there's a 4-K label on the outside-facing part of the card (by the port). Windows recognizes it as a SCSI card but can't find drivers. I haven't really tested with OS X yet but it didn't seem to recognize it.
I found this, which suggests potential compatibility. Problem is I honestly can't figure out how precisely IBM labeled the card. The FRU is 93H809. IBM's replacement drivers (still not sure which card I'm looking for) suggest AIX and possibly RPM. I'm wondering if - because Adaptec made cards with the same chipset (which I know is overly simplistic and optimistic) - it might be possible to use or fudge another driver.
I found this, which suggests potential compatibility. Problem is I honestly can't figure out how precisely IBM labeled the card. The FRU is 93H809. IBM's replacement drivers (still not sure which card I'm looking for) suggest AIX and possibly RPM. I'm wondering if - because Adaptec made cards with the same chipset (which I know is overly simplistic and optimistic) - it might be possible to use or fudge another driver.
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