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Re: Dock I connectors (SCSI?)
> Does anyone know if the Dock I comes with a SCSI external connector,
> and if so what type (e.g. 50 pin, SCSI 1, high density SCSI 2, or an
> odd IBM connector?
Yes, it comes with an external connector, which is an unusual one that
requires a special cable from IBM. The internal SCSI system in the Dock I
is based on the 8-bit TMC/950 controller, which is an extremely poor
performer.
> Is the hard disk installation kit required to put a SCSI internal disk in it?
It would seem to be. The internal connectors are like nothing I've ever
seen, and I couldn't get a device mounted with "stock" brackets that you
might use in a desktop machine. Of course, the device you put in must be 1"
or less.
> Lastly, how does it work with Win95?
Seems to work OK, except for the poor performance. Because of the design
of the TMC/950, the CPU has to be extensively involved in supervising data
transfer operations, which really hurts (even on my 760C).
I ended up sticking an Adaptec 1542 into the expansion slot of my Dock I.