2090 AND CDROM
02-Jan-95 06:56:53
Sb: #180407-2090 AND CDROM
Fm: Kelly Jordan 76475,1146
To: FRANK SCHNELL 100430,1364
Frank,
As far as I know, it is not possible to connect a CDRom to an A2090. The
software interface used on the A2090/A2090A is different compared to the
"standard" interface used in the A2091 and most other manufacturers of
SCSI host adapters. I haven't heard of any CDRom drivers working with the
older standard used on the A2090 board.
For this reason alone I haven't bothered trying to hook up a CDRom drive
to my A2090A. I am about to remove the A2090A and replace it with a used
A2091. I'll be able to use CDRom drives, and use big hard drives much
easier.
So you may have to look for a different SCSI host adaptor.
73, Kelly