How to Use SCSI and Other Peripherals on a USB Mac

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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

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

1. Purchase a USB-to-SCSI adapter.

2. Connect your SCSI device to the SCSI side.

3. Plug the USB side into your Mac or USB hub.

4. 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.