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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: CodeHunter on June 25, 2005, 03:31:30 AM

Title: Can you use just any SCSI CD-ROM for Amiga?
Post by: CodeHunter on June 25, 2005, 03:31:30 AM

More specifically A600HD system. I have TWO INTERNAL PleXtor SCSI CD-ROMs that are collecting dust. It would be nice to use them for my A600HD.

1)Can I use them?

2) What cables and software/hardware do I need?

3) Where does the cable (IDE?) from A600HD come from? I mean do I need to open its case?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Can you use just any SCSI CD-ROM for Amiga?
Post by: Trev on June 25, 2005, 03:44:21 AM

Well, you'll need a SCSI HBA to use the SCSI drives, and the A600 doesn't have one. You could use the Squirrel SCSI (a PCMCIA card), but it would probably cost you less to get a buffered IDE interface and a new ATAPI CD-ROM and run the cable through a cutout in the case. You'll need a beefier and/or an external power supply in either case.

Trev

Title: Re: Can you use just any SCSI CD-ROM for Amiga?
Post by: CodeHunter on June 25, 2005, 03:59:59 AM

Where exactly is this cutout? Through PCMCIA slot?
Thanks!

Title: Re: Can you use just any SCSI CD-ROM for Amiga?
Post by: Noster on June 25, 2005, 08:31:23 AM

Hi

@CodeHunter
> Where exactly is this cutout? Through PCMCIA slot?
You have to cut a new hole into your case for this purpose.

@Trev
What do you mean with "a buffered IDE interface" and where can I get one?

Noster