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SCSI SCA Converter Technical Summary (without termination)

This device converts SCA 80 pin to 68 pin (SCSI-3) and 50 pin headers (SCSI-1 & SCSI-2). It is typically used to connect the latest SCSI devices, such as hard drives, which are equipped with a SCA connector to a SCSI controller card or cabling. See our full range of SCSI accessories

Outline of SCA Adapter (unterminated)

Dimensions: Length 91.50 mm, Width 39.40 mm, Thickness 21.45 mm (all +/- 0.25mm)

Jumper Settings Descriptions (1-4)
1. LED Front panel LED signal, indicates drive activity.
2. SYN Synchronous spindle synchronizing signal generated by host or drive
3. DLY Asserted by host to enable Delayed Motor Start Option (motor starts at power on or after a delay of 12 seconds times drive ID). This and MTR are mutually exclusive options.
4. MTR Asserted by host to enable Motor Start Option (enables starting motor via SCSI bus command).

SCSI ID Settings Chart (5-8)
It is possible to set the SCSI ID for the convertor from ID #0 to #15. This is should match that of your SCSI device if the device has ability to select its own SCSI id. This is achieved by jumper settings on pins 5, 6, 7 and 8, as shown below.

SCA Adapter (untermiated) - SCSI ID jumper Settings

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