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Conference noted::ibmpc-95

Title:	IBM PCs, clones, DOS, etc.
Notice:	Intro in 1-11, Windows stuff in NOTED::MSWINDOWS please
Moderator:	TARKIN::LINND

Created:	Mon Jan 02 1995
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3023
Total number of notes:	28404

2984.0. "Q] Extend existing SCSI2 chain or buy new cable?" by FREE::CAMBRIA (Still worrying about deck chairs) Thu Apr 10 1997 12:41

I just bought a new internal SCSI2 Tape Drive.  The cable that came with 
it only has 3 connectors on it.  This brings up a stupid question.

Is there a way to extend an existing SCSI2 internal cable?  I would like 
to simply add a new internal device to the existing chain, but the 
current cable just has 3 connectors; the 2940 controller at one end, 
the CDROM at the other end with a disk in the middle.  As I said, the 
tape drive came with a similar cable.

Is there a way to "extend" the current cable or do I have to go out 
and buy an new one?

Thanks for any insight.

MikeC

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
2984.1		NABSCO::FROEHLIN	VMS...riding into the setting sun!	`Thu Apr 10 1997 14:44`	7
	I'd recommend to buy a new one. Maybe with another spare connector. These internal SCSI cables sell for ~$15 thru mailorder. I tried to attach some additional 50-pin connectors myself with lesser success. But should be possible too with the right cramping tool and keeping the required distance between connectors (~0.3m?). Guenther
2984.2		WRKSYS::TATOSIAN	The Compleat Tangler	`Thu Apr 10 1997 14:49`	8
	If in fact the cable would be long enough to reach, and you have access to a bench vise, it's a fairly simple matter to crimp on an additional connector (which your local RatShack probably has). Otherwise take a trip to a ma/pa computer shop (eg: PC Warehouse, etc) and pick up a 5 position internal cable. /d
2984.3		TARKIN::LIN	Bill Lin	`Thu Apr 10 1997 15:24`	5
	I have an internal extension cable (purchased at a PC show from a surplus goods dealer). Works ok. I agree with the reply that suggests that you get another cable. Much cleaner. /Bill
2984.4		RUSURE::MELVIN	Ten Zero, Eleven Zero Zero by Zero 2	`Thu Apr 10 1997 15:43`	9
	> If in fact the cable would be long enough to reach, and you have access > to a bench vise, it's a fairly simple matter to crimp on an additional > connector (which your local RatShack probably has). Me thinks there are specs that cover the (minimum) distance between two adjacent connectors. To not follow them might result in spurious problems during heavy operations.