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Re: [Digital BW] OT polaroid sprintscan 45 scsi cables

2002-09-21 by Editor P.O.V. Image Service

Austin Franklin wrote:

>I doubt Polaroid says 1.5 FEET, meters more than likely.  I also doubt that,
>since this unit is a SCSI II unit, but really behaves as a SCSI I unit.  I'd
>say you're fine with 12 feet, IF and ONLY IF you use ACTIVE termination,
>which I am hoping that scanner has internally.
>
>The page you quoted, Tim, says 1.5M for Fast SCSI, which I don't believe
>this scanner is, but it may very well be.  MOST scanners are barely SCSI
>II...
>  
>
I agree with Austin...

You may even be able to get an external active terminator and get it to 
work  if the scanner is a passive termination device..

That's why it's called "SCSI VOODOO,"  things with SCSI just defy logic 
and specs all the time..

.
Keith
 



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