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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 1997 00:51:52 -0600
From: anon5f6b@nyx.net
Subject: Which HP external DAT unit should I buy ? Pl. help !
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.scsi,comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
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I am in the process of buying an ext HP DAT8 DDS2 unit.
I am confused by HP's web site specs at http://www.hp.com/tape/dat8.html
They do not mention which unit should be purchased for PC based
UNIX machines (specifically, freebsd).
Basically, there are 2-units, one for PCs and the other for Unix, but I
am confused, since I do not know which one to pick for PC based Unix:
HP SureStore DAT8e, 8 GB* external DAT drive for PC, part# C1529G
HP SureStore DAT8eU, 8 GB* external DAT drive for UNIX, part# C1552B
Also, can someone help tell me what kind of a SCSI connector will
be needed on the tape drive side ? 50 or 68, mini/big, centronics ?
The specs say that it has a single ended SCSI-2 interface. What does
that mean (how many pins would that be) ?
Will this tape drive work with Adaptec 2940UW SCSI card ?
Your (reliable) email response will be very helpful.
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