[Info-vax] SCSI cable rules.

[Tom Adams]

On Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 10:50:00 AM UTC-4, Steven Schweda wrote:
> > I have some SCSI cables [...]
> 
>    For internal or external use?
>

internal 68 pin

> > 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.