[ale] Adaptec 2930U vs 2940U for HP DAT24i

[Keith Hopkins]

Gary MacKay wrote:

> Just wanted to report in on the results. The 2930 ($80) card works
> wonderfully! I'm getting over 100mb/minute backup rates with the
> Yosemite Tapeware software on the HP e800 Netserver running the latest
> stable (2.4.17) kernel. My only concern is the 50 pin cable that came
> with the card is not terminated, it's just a plain ribbon cable. I have
> auto-termination turned on in the Adaptec bios, but I don't think there
> is any way to terminate the tape drive end. Should I worry?
> 
> - Gary
> 


Yes, you should worry.  Improper termination is the #1 cause of SCSI bus problems.  Either turn termination ON on the tape drive (check your jumpers/dip switches), or buy a terminator plug (I suggest ACTIVE, not Passive style) for the ribbon cable.

Lost in Tokyo,
   Keith






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