SCSI Query's

[Mnx4]

Hey all. I need to ask to questions here. I want to get the Seagate 18.6 Cheetah X15 HD and i was wondering what SCSI adapter should i get for a mobo that doesn't have on-board SCSI (soltek drv2)? Also, this drive uses Ultra 160 SCSI and it also comes in a Ultra 320 SCSI Flavor. Should i go for the 320 or is this not supported yet or what? Also, if anyone has had experience w/ the cheetah, please tell me about it. Thanks. Mnx4

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[Mnx4]

anyone?

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[labdog]

Ultra160.

<A HREF="http://www.seagate.com/cda/products/discsales/index" target="_new">http://www.seagate.com/cda/products/discsales/index</A>

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[jc14all]

Here is some <A HREF="http://www.a1-electronics.co.uk/PcHardware/HardDrives/SCSI_diskdrives.shtml" target="_new">information</A> that may answer your question. Hope this helps.

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[labdog]

you have to know the real perfs of the both x15 models.
one is 160 Mb theoretic rate, the other 320Mb.

but what are the real rates for each ?


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[jc14all]

Sorry, I think I misread your question. So, here what I think you want. The Seagate model number is very important to understand before making a purchase.

The suffix (last letters at the end of the model #) <b>ST318432<font color=blue>LW</font color=blue></b> of the HDD specifies the type interface, i.e., if you are building a Desktop Workstation in the LVD series, you would likely use the LW or LWV model. If a server with hot swapable HDD and RAID array you would likely want the LC or LCV model.
One is a 68 pin wide (not hot swapable), and the other is a 80 pin Single Connector Attachment (SCA) which is hot swapable.

Then after you decide which drive you will use, go to the link in <b>Labdog's</b> post above and determine the type SCSI controller you will need.

After viewing Labdog's link, I see that the Ultra320 Cheetah X15 comes in SCA only. Which means you will need a backplane to connect the HDD (usually for rack mount purpose). So, you are currently limited to the LW model, if yours is a workstation. See the SCSI Controller <A HREF="http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/product/prodtechindex.html?cat=/Technology/SCSI&source=menu" target="_new">here</A>

Please study the <A HREF="http://www.seagate.com/support/kb/disc/discmodelinter.html" target="_new">information</A> on this page from Seagate's website. If you have questions post again. Hope this helps.


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[Mnx4]

Thanks for the info all. I will primarily use this as a regular desktop computer. Most of you will roll your eyes when i say this but im primarily going to use this for games (and making cd's and possibly some small video editing). So would it be pointless to get such a fast HD for the reasons stated above?

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[jc14all]

If you have the money and just wish to get some experience working with SCSI...no problem. You will gain the capability of adding on devices by daisychaining without configuration hassles.

Otherwise in regards to speed, for the purpose you choose to use this system for I would recommend sticking with a nice fast ATA HDD for economy purposes. There are a lot of people here who will advice you on whats the best and fastest ATA. Good luck.

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