sylve_ge@jhunix.HCF.JHU.EDU (Gerald E Sylvester) (04/14/91)
Could someone send me or post a list of manufacturers and approximate price list of SCSI Harddrive controllers? Also, if you have any experience (good or bad) with a particular manufacturer please include. If it matters, I have a PS/2 Model 55SX. Thanks in advance Gerald Sylvester SYLVE_GE@JHUNIX.HCF.JHU.EDU SYLVE_GE@JHUNIX.BITNET
U12534@uicvm.uic.edu (Tim Eisler) (04/25/91)
Quite some time ago I received aN NEC SCSI host adapter for my 55SX. The markings on the card and the contents of the adapter definition file identify it as a Trantor T228 card. The disk that came with it says "Copyright 1988-1990 NEC Technologies, Inc and Copyright 1988-1990 Trantor Systems. Ltd." I sent it back to the vendor (Valcom, aka Professional Computer Center 111 N Canal, Chicago, IL) because it didn't work. Here's what happens: when I install it in an IBM PS/2 55SX and boot after running autoconfig, the PS/2 locks up -- it doesn't even get to the point of counting through the memory (that's the power on self test, right?) I received a replacement today and it behaves the same way. The CD-ROM drive, an NEC CDR-72, was also replaced, but they didn't send back the power cord, scsi cable, terminator, user manual, or disc caddy! Does anyone have experience with this card? Am I all wet because I'm doing this without having any device connected to the adapter? I, too, would appreciate any comments on experiences with SCSI adapters in IBM PS/2 55SX's. Tim Eisler Research Programmer University of Illinois at Chicago
efeustel@prime.com (Ed Feustel) (04/25/91)
You may have an address conflict. I had a similar problem with add on memory. Using the configuration package provided with the computer, I moved the addresses of one add on memory board, changed my scsi port number, and was off and running.