SlimSCSI(tm) Instant connection for portables to powerful new peripherals using the PCMCIA slot --------------------------------------------------------------------------- KIT HIGHLIGHTS * Rugged Type II card design, compatible with PCMCIA Type II, TYPE III and Toshiba(r) "Type IV" slots * Reliable seven peripheral daisychain with full shielded, 32-wirecable * Fast 10 Mbytes/sec synchronous data transfer rate on the SCSI bus * Low 0.2 watt standby power consumption for longer battery life * Includes Adaptec(r) EZ-SCSI(tm) software for CD-ROMs, PhotoCDs, SCSI hard drives, HP(r) scanners, magneto-optical, SyQuest(r), Bernoulli(r), and SCSI tape drives * Includes Card and Socket Services software for maximum compatibility --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW The APA-1460 SlimSCSI host adapter delivers instant, high-performance peripheral connections to your PCMCIA portable PC. The SlimSCSI adapter is perfect for quick connections of up to seven external SCSI-2 devices like CD-ROMs (including, single-and multi-session Photo CDs), hard disk drives, HP scanners, SyQuest, Bernoulli, Floptical(r), and SCSI tape drives. And, with its 2 Mbytes/sec PCMCIA bus data transfer rate and up to 10 Mbytes/sec on the SCSI bus, the SlimSCSI adapter is a fast as many conventional 16-bit desktop adapters. Best of all, the SlimSCSI adapter is easy to install and use. just like the credit-card size SlimSCSI adapter into your PCMCIA slot, connect it to your SCSI devices, power up and go to work. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY BENEFITS Reliable connections Adaptec applied its extensive SCSI design and test experience to deliver a highly reliable, full-featured PCMCIA-to-SCSI adapter. The SlimSCSI adapter and cable provide a 32-wire, 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 SlimSCSI adapter is made to survive in the challenging portable environment. Since you and your PCMCIA cards are usually on the move, you need an adapter that is durable. The SlimSCSI adapter's extra-thick, dent-resistant metal enclosure is specially bonded to protect the internal components under the roughest conditions. Combined with the latching cable connector, you're sure to stay connected and running. Low power mode 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 SlimSCSI 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 SlimSCSI adapter comes with Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, a user friendly, Windows-based application program that ensures easy out-of-the box operation with virtually any SCSI-2 device. The software program includes Photo CD Viewer (Magic Lantern(tm)), Adaptec CD Player, Adaptec Mini CD Player, Adaptec SCSI Tutor, Adaptec SCSI Interrogator and SCSI backup(tm). Because the adapter includes PCMCIA Card and Socket Services software, you're assured maximum plug and play compatibility which means you can switch between the adapter and other PCMCIA cards without rebooting your PC. A wide range of applications * 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 IOware(r) products by Adaptec Adaptec's IOware products combine hardware and software technology into solutions that speed the flow of data from one part of a system to another, ensuring the level of performance required for today's data- and graphics-intensive applications. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEVICE SUPPORT The SlimSCSI host adapter gives you a broad choice of peripherals that can be added to your system. CD-ROM Drives Chinon Compaq Denon Hitachi LMSI NEC Panasonic/Matsushita Phililps Pioneer Sony TEAC Plextor (Texel) Toshiba SCSI Tape Drives Archive Connor Exabyte HP Maxoptix Panasonic Sony TEAC Removable-Media Devices Bernoulli Recoh SyQuest Scanners HP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Capacity: Up to seven daisy-chained SCSI devices Computability: MS-DOS(r) versions (5.x, 6.x) Microsoft Windows for Work Groups (3.1, 3.11), DR DOS(r) (6.0), ASPL, SCSI-2 Connections: Detachable 32-pin SCSI connector (Optional high-density 50-pin cable available) Data Transfer Rates: 2 Mbytes/sec PCMCIA bus rates (16-bit) 10 Mbytes/sec synchronous 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 Supporters 1024 bytes/sector Termination Power: Active termination (internal) provided Power Consumption: 0.3 typical 0.2 W standby mode Size: PCMCIA Type II Card plus 3-foot SCSI cable Weight: 6.4 oz. (including cable) Software Applications Included: Adaptec EZ-SCSI software Photo CD Viewer (Magic Lantern) Adaptec CD Player SCSI Backup Adaptec Mini CD Player Adaptec SCSI Interrogator Adaptec SCSI Tutor Cardsoft Card and Socket Services --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, California 95035 Adaptec Singapore Block 1002 Jalan Merah Central #07-18/20 Singapore 0315 Telephone: (65) 278-5213 FAX: (65) 273-0163 Adaptec Brussels Dreve Richelle 161 Bldg. A, 2nd Floor B1410 Waterloo Belgium Telephone: (32) 2-352-34-11 FAX: (32) 2-352-34-00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Literature: 1-800-934-2766 (USA and Canada) or 510-732-3829 Ordering Software: 1-800-442-7274 (USA and Canada) or 408-957-7274 Interactive FAX: (408) 957-7150 Internet ftp server: ftp.adaptec.com World-Wide Web: http://www.adaptec.com CompuServe: GO ADAPTEC Adaptec USA Bulletin Board: 408-945-7727 (up to 28,800 baud, using 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright (c) 1995 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, IOware, the IOware logo, AHA, SCSISelect, EZ-SCSI and SCSI Master are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. The Photo CD logo is a registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company used under license. Magic Lantern is a trademark of In-Cat System srl. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. Information supplied by Adaptec, Inc. is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing, but Adaptec, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Adaptec, Inc. reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in product design or specifications. Information is subject to change without notice. Part Number: W980231-011 5/95