topic DDS-3 Autoloader C1559B in Automated Backup

DDS-3 Autoloader C1559B

BR710580 — Thu, 17 Oct 2002 11:25:07 GMT

Hi, I have an Autolader 24x6 DDS-3 model C1559B and PC with an SCSI Adaptec AVA 1515 (supported Protocol SCSC-2).
Is it possibile to connect the Autoloader using this SCSI Cards?

Re: DDS-3 Autoloader C1559B

meloni — Thu, 17 Oct 2002 12:36:34 GMT

Hi,
AVA 1515 is a 5 Mb/s SE scsi controller, sould work, the only trouble would be to find the right cable in order to connect the Autoloader because this controller have a 50 pin "old style" connector
bye
marino

Re: DDS-3 Autoloader C1559B

Rothery Harris — Sat, 19 Oct 2002 08:55:04 GMT

According to the Adaptec website this card has a DB25 type connector. I do not recommend you use this card for your DDS-3 because:

1. I doubt whether a correct DB25 - 50pin LD bail will be available.
2. Adaptec state that the card is not fully supported on Windows NT 4.0.
3. It may not support multiple LUNs and some backup software uses LUN1 to communicate with the HP Autoloader and LUN0 to the tape drive (inside the autoloader).

I think its time to jumk it and invest in a decent SCSI card. You can probably still obtain AHA2840W which will have the correct connector.

Rothery