[NCLUG] scsi mix and match

[Theodore A. Roth]

Hi All,

I've got a adaptec 2940uw card and just got a seagate baracuda ultra2 
LVD/SE drive (both for free). I'd like to use them together but am having 
a heck of a time figuring out which cable to get and if it will even work.

My understanding is that the drive is backwards compatible with the ultra 
wide interface. Thus, I would think it will work. Am I correct?

I'm totally confused as to which cable to purchase. Can I use a SE (single 
ended) 68-pin ultra wide cable or must I get the more expensive LVD ribbon 
cable?

The drive lacks termination, so I assume that I must also purchase a 
terminator for either cable and jumper the terminator power on the drive. 
Is that true?

I read the scsi discussion here a back in november, but it didn't seem to 
cover this exactly. I've also spent about 5 hours searching the net to no 
avail.

Searching for enlightenment.

Ted Roth