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  1. 10-16-2003, 03:13 AM #1
    bras0782
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    Question -Which SCSI cable for this external CD-Writer?

    I have an external HP 9600se CD-Writer (SCSI-2) but am not sure which cable I need. Am I correct in saying any of these three will work?

    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=34985
    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=43235
    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=16493

    So do I need a male DB50 connector on each?

    Thanks
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  2. 10-17-2003, 05:28 AM #2
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    that appears correct; as long as your cd writer can accept a 50-pin male connector, and your scsi card can accept a 50-pin male connector, it looks like it'll work.
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  3. 10-17-2003, 07:55 AM #3
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    That's what I was hoping to find out here. Whether or not the (check out the link above) drive supports the connection.

    Am I correct in saying the male connector is the one with the 50-pins on it? Is any of the above three ok?

    Thanks
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    Well, we know at least one end of those cables are correct -- they'll fit the drive just fine. But the other end of the cable may need to be different depending on what kind of SCSI card you have.
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  6. 10-18-2003, 02:34 PM #5
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    Thanks SkyDog - that's what I was most worried about.

    Isn't there usually a standard cable port for SCSI-2 (fast) cards?

    I've already ordered the cable so I'll found out soon. Thanks
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    Originally posted by bras0782
    Isn't there usually a standard cable port for SCSI-2 (fast) cards?
    There are a few different standards. Most of them use Mini DB-50 connectors like the cable you ordered, but some use 50-pin Centronics connectors, and a few use DB-25.
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