What type of SCSI CD ROM for A3000?

[tonyyeb]

Hi all

I'm after a SCSI CD ROM for internal install into my A3000. What type do I need? Anyone got an ebay/web link?

Thanks in advance

[Matt_H]

You can't fit a CD drive in the 3000 case, so you'll need an external unit.

[tonyyeb]

Matt_H wrote:
You can't fit a CD drive in the 3000 case, so you'll need an external unit.

But can i attach it to the internal SCSI cable and have the case off the computer? Otherwise can you link to an external one that will work - without any extra cables, config etc...  :-D

tonyyeb wrote:

But can i attach it to the internal SCSI cable and have the case off the computer? Otherwise can you link to an external one that will work - without any extra cables, config etc...  :-D

Personnally, I took the case of a dead external SCSI SyQuest 44/88 drive and put a Plextor 12x drive in its place.

Any external SCSI box for a 5.25" half height device will do nicely. Just rip the old drive out and put you CD-ROM drive in it...

[tonyyeb]

Hi all

Still looking for some answers on this. What type of SCSI connector will fit the back of my A3000 to allow connection of a SCSI CDROM?

Can someone link to say an ebay auction or an internet shop so I know what to look for. Don't want to buy the wrong one obviously!

Thanks again

[Bazzaq]

Back of the a3000 has a 25 pin scsi connector.

all you need to do is buy an external scsi box and a cdrom and make sure you get a scsi cable that has the scsi pin connector same as the box on one end and a 25 pin on the other end.

box similar to this ebay

the cable with this looks like 50 pin for box end and centronics type for computer end, so you would need to change it, probs a couple of pound from a computer shop.

this is probs the cable. ebay

you would have to confirm with cdrom seller which connector is on the back of the drive.

hope this helps.

[rkauer]

 Any (I say any) 50 pin SCSI CD-ROM will be OK.

 One already in an external case with the termination in place is a ready-made solution. Just need the right cable.

 The A3000 offers a 25 pin DB25 female connector (looks like a parallel port). The other side of the cable must match the SCSI enclosure you buy.

[tonyyeb]

Bazzaq wrote:

the cable with this looks like 50 pin for box end and centronics type for computer end, so you would need to change it, probs a couple of pound from a computer shop.

Would it not be easier to get a Centronics to 25pin cable?

Thanks

[Bazzaq]

its easier to change the cable completely. you cant get scsi extensions i dont think.