Quick question

**ILC** · July 15th, 2002, 11:04 PM

Is this IBM HD compatible with an adaptec 2940uw controller card?

My apologies for such a silly question, but scsi confuses me

ILC

**tarpat1** · July 15th, 2002, 11:24 PM

Yes, if you get the 50 or 68 pin version, the 80 pin version will require an adapter. I bought an 80 pin SCSI drive, thought it was cheap and found out why, needed an adapter. Anyhoo, the quick answer is yes, if you get the right model.

**DVNT1** · July 16th, 2002, 12:24 AM

The link you provided shows serveral different pin configurations. I believe the 68 pin version is a more current std. compared to the 50pin.

The 80pin is typically for connection to a SCSI backplane and frequently supports hot-swapping. Not something that the 2840uw normally supports IMO.

**Xaotic** · July 16th, 2002, 05:46 AM

The 2940UWs I've seen do have both 50 and 68 pin connections, but to stay with the most current interface get the 68pin LVD/SE drives. This will pervent purchase of adapters if you have to update the card later.

**ILC** · July 16th, 2002, 10:22 AM

Alright good. I was hoping these HD and the card were compatible, but was not sure. I was able to pick up the 68 pin version of this HD for $10, barely used, guaranteed not DOA off of ebay. There was only 2 minutes left when I bid so I figured id take a shot at it : )

Thanks guys!

ILC