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NevBull
28-08-2007, 09:49 AM
Here is the guide to install SCSI drives in a Mac PRO computer.

samsc
28-08-2007, 10:55 AM
The parts list to do this guidelines only: ( there are many options )

recomended drives Aug 2007 - are Fujitsu MAX3147 or seagate 15k5

USA:

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1093852

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1063544

Europe:

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=420S&SearchType=1&CategorySelectedId=11154&SearchTerms=fujitsu&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=11154,43320000

SCSI cards

For pci-e G5 and intel - ATTO UL5D. ( the low profile model does not have internal scsi connectors. )
http://www.attostore.com/techpdfs/ExpressPCI-UL5D.pdf
For pci-x G5 - ATTO UL4D UL4S

http://www.attotech.com/hostadapter.html

Cable

To mount a drive internally- you MUST use a round cable which is terminated correctly at the drive end-

Suitable cables with terminators are available from Adaptec-

http://www.adaptec.com/en-US/products/cables/cables/int_scsi/

Product Name: ACK-68I3-LVD-LP-Round-U320

Spam Butterfly
29-08-2007, 12:04 PM
Go for the ACK-68I2-LVD-LP-Round-U320 - which is unterminated and use a TMC SCSI terminator:T68INT-PTLVD320 (tmcscsi.com). I find this a very satisfactory solution. For those people in Europe Nev at PID sells them.

Hugh

samsc
29-08-2007, 12:39 PM
Go for the ACK-68I2-LVD-LP-Round-U320 - which is unterminated and use a TMC SCSI terminator:T68INT-PTLVD320 (tmcscsi.com). I find this a very satisfactory solution. For those people in Europe Nev at PID sells them.

Hugh

in intel machines there is more space in the drive bay - so i think its better to get the terminated cable. otherwise you need 2 suppliers.

NevBull
29-08-2007, 04:07 PM
we do keep both terminators and cables in stock.

Nev.

Woodj32177
30-08-2007, 05:09 AM
any suggestions on where to get the shock mount 3.5" to 5.25" adapter?
All I can find is the ones without any sort of shock mount.

Joshua Wood

samsc
30-08-2007, 07:06 AM
any suggestions on where to get the shock mount 3.5" to 5.25" adapter?
All I can find is the ones without any sort of shock mount.

Joshua Wood

This is Lindy in the UK but they are international including UK-

http://www.lindy.com/uk/productfolder/04/40541/index.php

but as everything else is going to shake as well its not going to save much in the case of a drop... so i wouldnt really say this is necessary- and might reduce heat flow.

lindy has a large variety of drive brackets - as do many other companies

http://www.lindy.com/uk/catalog/10/03/index.php

this is what frys in the US lists-
http://shop3.outpost.com/search?cat=-51820&pType=pDisplay