How to Use SCSI and Other Peripherals on a USB Mac

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Not only has the floppy drive been phased out on newer Macs, but the SCSI port has disappeared, too - replaced by the more versatile USB connection. But if you work on an older Mac with SCSI, here's how to use it.

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SCSI Card For G3 Mac (Adaptec)
USB-to-SCSI Adapters
USB-to-serial Adapter (Keyspan)
IParallel USB Printer Adapter (iMaccessories)
Mac OS 9.0

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  Purchase a USB-to-SCSI adapter.
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  Connect your SCSI device to the SCSI side.
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  Plug the USB side into your Mac or USB hub.
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  The driver software for the USB-to-SCSI adapter should recognize your peripheral; the driver for your peripheral should still run it.

Tips & Warnings

Purchase an adapter at any Mac computer store.
You can also find USB-to-serial adapters, which are good for connecting printers, external modems, LocalTalk and other serial devices to your Mac.
Check manufacturer's specifications to find an adapter that will work with your scanner - many won't.

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