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Trying to convert Quantum ProDrive LPS from a Macintosh IIsi to USB. Don't care how many converters it takes. The harddrive has a 50 pin scsi connector.
Macintosh IIsi-OTHER, Mac OS 8.6 or Earlier
Hi,
A quick Google search for SCSI-USB adapters returns a number of devices (some very expensive). To begin with, what you have to look for is whether there is driver software for the exact modern (USB) computer and its operating system. If at all available, you will then need an external enclosure for the old SCSI hard drive (with power supply, proper SCSI connectors and a SCSI ID switch). Additionally, a SCSI terminator may be needed. This is a relatively complicated solution, and you do not know how everything is going to turn out.
If the Macintosh IIsi is working, there are other solutions. One way could be to buy an inexpensive older PowerBook computer equipped with an HDI-30 SCSI port (and the ability to use SCSI disk mode). Suitable models include the PowerBook 520/520c/540/540c and PowerBook 190/190cs. With the proper SCSI cables/terminators (see the user guides below), you could set up a connection between the Macintosh IIsi and the PowerBook in SCSI disk mode (the PowerBook would act as an external hard drive for the Macintosh IIsi). Files (or the entire IIsi hard disk) could easily be drag-copied to the PowerBook.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/PowerBook_500series_UserGuide.pdf
(pp 30-34)
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/0306899APWRBK190UG.pdf
(pp 54-59)
With a PowerBook 520/520c/540/540c and an external AAUI to RJ-45 transceiver, an Ethernet connection is possible (for further transfers to modern computers, via the Internet or locally).
With a PowerBook 190/190cs (which has built-in PC Card slots), you could use a simple PC Card adapter for CompactFlash, and a CompactFlash memory card. Files can then be copied to the CompactFlash card (these files can be handled on a modern computer via a suitable reader).
Jan
Quantum ProDrive LPS (harddrive from Macintosh IIsi) to USB?
