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from: `Mark D. Overholser`
date: 2005-07-09 20:51:48
subject: Re: Question for SCSI experts

Stephan E. Bucher wrote:
> Some time ago, I foolishly purchased two (new) 18.2 GB disks (IBM type 
> DRVL18L) from a liquidator. The interface connector looks like an 80-pin 
> SCA but has only 40 contacts and no special power connector. From what I 
> found on the internet, it seems to be an FC-AL interface (fibre channel).
> I have never seen this kind of connector on a PC host adapter.
> Is there a host adapter on the market that would provide an interface 
> for those disks, with an OS/2 driver, or do I better get rid of them?
> Any suggestions are appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Stephan
> 

Not an Expert ;)  But Have done SCSI (on and off) since 1988....


Here looks like a Controller (bottom of page) 
http://www.dm-int.com/fibre.htm> but don't know the cost..
Also,
http://www.rare.com/products/raid.html>


I used Google with a search of "OS/2 FC-AL".

MarkO



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