What types of SCSI cards can be used to interface my PC to the Heim recorder?
Laptops: We advise utilizing the Adaptec 1480 Slim SCSI for use with laptops. It is an 8-bit wide single-ended SCSI board. When connecting to an A480, since it is fitted with a 16-bit SCSI connector, the user needs to insert a SCSI-2 to SCSI-3 Active Adapter on the A480 side to terminate the 8 lines not in use. Desktop PCs: (EXCLUDING use with A480 & DiSC6 Recorders) We advise utilizing the Adaptec 19160 for use with desktop PC and all recorders except the A480 and DiSC6. It is a fast 16-bit wide single-ended SCSI board. When connecting to a D20i/ix or D20d, the SCSI negotiation has to be set to 8-bit in the SCSI board BIOS. This would not be done automatically by the PC since the AIT and DLT7000 tape decks are identified as wide SCSI devices. Desktop PCs: (For use with the A480 or DiSC6 Recorders only) We advise utilizing the Adaptec 29160 for use with desktop PC and the A480 or DiSC6. It is a fast 16-bit wide single-ended SCSI board. * Note that it is strongly recommended to download
