PortaSCSIŽ
Connection for all computers, including notebook
portables,
to powerful new peripherals.
HIGHLIGHTS
- WindowsME, 98, 95, Windows 3.1 and OS/2 compatible.
- Rugged design, compatible with all parallel ports including
EPP, Bi-directional, and Uni-directional.
- Reliable for seven peripheral daisy chain with fully
shielded cable
- Fast 5 Mbytes/sec synchronous data transfer rate on the SCSI
bus
- Powered by peripherials for longer battery life
- Includes drivers for CD-ROMs, PhotoCDs, SCSI hard drives,
scanners, magneto-optical, SyQuest®, Bernoulli®, and SCSI tape drives.
- Master and copy personal CDs to a recordable CD-R drive.
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OVERVIEW
The PortaSCSI delivers instant, high-performance
peripheral connections to your computer. The PortaSCSI supports the quick connections of
up to seven external SCSI-2 devices like CD-ROMs (including, single-and multi-session
Photo CDs), hard disk drives, scanners, SyQuest, Bernoulli, Floptical, and SCSI tape
drives.
And, with its 1 Mbytes/sec hostdata transfer rate and up
to 5 Mbytes/sec on the SCSI bus, the PortaSCSI is as fast as many conventional 16-bit
desktop adapters.
Best of all, the PortaSCSI is easy to install and use.
Just attach the PortaSCSI to your computer's parallel port, connect it to your SCSI
devices, power up and go to work.
KEY BENEFITS
Reliable connections
PSS applied its extensive SCSI and field force automation
experience to deliver a highly reliable, full-featured Parallel to SCSI-II adapter. The
PortaSCSI provides a noise-free signal path, which means you can count on getting accurate
data to and from your peripheral quickly. And you can be assured of getting the same
reliable performance, whether running one CD-ROM drive or a daisy chain of seven
peripherals.
Rugged design
The PortaSCSI is made to survive in the challenging
portable environment. All PSS products are designed to tough "field service"
specifications and have been tested in insurace "claims processing"
applications. Since you and your portable computing devices are usually on the move, you
need an adapter that is durable. The PortaSCSI is bonded to protect the internal
components under the roughest conditions. Combined with the latching cable connector,
you're sure to stay connected and running.
No power draw on notebook computer host
When you're traveling away from the office, you care about
conserving battery power in your portable PC. Thanks to the leading edge, power-saving
operation of the integrated circuit controller built into the PortaSCSI adapter, you can
access your valuable data longer on each battery charge. Coupled with power-smart
software, the only thing you'll notice is that your battery lasts a surprisingly long
time.
Complete software
The PortaSCSI comes with a user friendly, Windows-based
application program that ensures easy out-of-the box operation with virtually any SCSI
device.
A wide range of applications
Executes software upgrades effortlessly and quickly via
CD-ROM (i.e. Windows 95)
Attach a CD-ROM drive for multimedia presentations and
access to database information
Boost data storage with high-capacity external hard drives
Back up valuable data by connecting a tape drive
Capture and store documents for later review by adding a
scanner
DEVICE SUPPORT
The PortaSCSI gives you a broad choice of peripherals that
can be added to your system. Call PSS Support to verify compatibility. Device Support List
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Capacity:
- Up to seven daisy chained SCSI devices
- Compatibility:
- MS-DOS versions (5.x, 6.x)
- Windows 98, 95, and Microsoft Windows for Work Groups
- (3.1, 3.11), DR DOS® (6.0), ASPI, OS/2
- Connectors:
- For SCSI - MicroDensity 50 (SCSI-II) or Standard 50-pin,
Centronix (SCSI I)Connector
- For Parallel Printer Cable - Standard DB25
- Data Transfer Rates:
- 1 Mbytes/sec host data rate (with EPP parallel)
- 5 Mbytes/sec burst rate on the SCSI bus
- SCSI Data Format:
- 8-bit with automatic parity generation
- SCSI Erasable Media Support:
- Multiple partitions
- Fixed or removable media
- Extended partitions (greater than 32 Mbytes) under MS-DOS
3.3 or later
- Supports 1024 bytes/sector
- Termination Power:
- Supplied by SCSI device or can be supplied by PortaSCSI
- Power Consumption:
- 0.3 typical
- 0.2 W standby mode
- Size:
- 85.6cm
- Weight:
- 6.4 oz. (including cable)
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Portable Systems Solutions, Inc.
8532 E. Chaparral Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250.
- Copyright 2006 PSS, Inc. All rights
reserved. PSS, the PSS logo, PortaSCSI, PortaSCSI-II, PortaSCSI PCCard, SCSIverter,
are trademarks of PSS, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. The Photo CD
logo is a registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company used under license. All other
trademarks used are owned by their respective owners.
- Information supplied by PSS, Inc. is believed to be accurate
and reliable at the time of printing, but PSS, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document. PSS, Inc. reserves the right, without notice, to
make changes in product design or specifications. Information is subject to change without
notice.
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