[Info-vax] SCSI cable rules.

Steven Schweda sms.antinode at gmail.com
Thu Sep 1 10:49:54 EDT 2016


> I have some SCSI cables [...]

   For internal or external use?

> Can I assume that all the SCSI control cards that work for
> a DS10 will provide term power so that I don't have to add a
> device that has term power?

   Clearly, You didn't learn one of the primary lessons from
"Desk Set": "Never assume."

   Many/most old SCSI adapters _can_ supply terminator power,
but they might have jumpers or firmware settings to control
that feature.  My guess would be, "sure", but I wouldn't
depend on my guess.



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