Can I connect SCSI scanner to USB port with adapter

I have a SCSI Canon FS2710 slide scanner which I have previously been using
on my old pc, connected via a PCI SCSI card.

I now have a new pc, and am wondering if there is such a thing as a
conversion kit or special cable that will enable me to connect the scanner
to a USB port on this new machine.

This new machine is a P4 3.2GH, and comes with only three PCI expansion
slots. I am reluctant to use one of these slots for a SCSI card, as they may
well be needed for other devices.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

VG

There is no such thing as a SCSI to USB adapter.

--
DaveW



"VG" wrote in message
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I have a SCSI Canon FS2710 slide scanner which I have previously been using
on my old pc, connected via a PCI SCSI card.

I now have a new pc, and am wondering if there is such a thing as a
conversion kit or special cable that will enable me to connect the scanner
to a USB port on this new machine.

This new machine is a P4 3.2GH, and comes with only three PCI expansion
slots. I am reluctant to use one of these slots for a SCSI card, as they
may
well be needed for other devices.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

VG

There are PCI SCSI cards that will work with the Canon FS2710

If you are not going to buy a USB film scanner to replace the FS2710, then
you will have to use one of the PCI slots.

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CSM1
http://www.carlmcmillan.com
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"DaveW" wrote in message
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There is no such thing as a SCSI to USB adapter.

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DaveW



"VG" wrote in message
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I have a SCSI Canon FS2710 slide scanner which I have previously been
using
on my old pc, connected via a PCI SCSI card.

I now have a new pc, and am wondering if there is such a thing as a
conversion kit or special cable that will enable me to connect the
scanner
to a USB port on this new machine.

This new machine is a P4 3.2GH, and comes with only three PCI expansion
slots. I am reluctant to use one of these slots for a SCSI card, as they
may
well be needed for other devices.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

VG

"VG" wrote in message
...
I have a SCSI Canon FS2710 slide scanner which I have previously been
using
on my old pc, connected via a PCI SCSI card.

I now have a new pc, and am wondering if there is such a thing as a
conversion kit or special cable that will enable me to connect the scanner
to a USB port on this new machine.

This new machine is a P4 3.2GH, and comes with only three PCI expansion
slots. I am reluctant to use one of these slots for a SCSI card, as they
may
well be needed for other devices.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

VG


Adaptec USBXchange

On Tue, 14 Jun 2005 16:30:20 -0700, "DaveW" had a
flock of green cheek conures squawk out:

There is no such thing as a SCSI to USB adapter.

Then this doesn't exist?
http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/pro...-SCSI+Adapters

Stephen


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Yes. Thanks for your suggestion.
Found Adaptec 'USB2Xchange' and ordered from Amazon

VG


"T Shadow" wrote in message
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"VG" wrote in message
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I have a SCSI Canon FS2710 slide scanner which I have previously been
using
on my old pc, connected via a PCI SCSI card.

I now have a new pc, and am wondering if there is such a thing as a
conversion kit or special cable that will enable me to connect the
scanner
to a USB port on this new machine.

This new machine is a P4 3.2GH, and comes with only three PCI expansion
slots. I am reluctant to use one of these slots for a SCSI card, as they
may
well be needed for other devices.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

VG


Adaptec USBXchange

"VG" wrote in message
...
Yes. Thanks for your suggestion.
Found Adaptec 'USB2Xchange' and ordered from Amazon

VG


"T Shadow" wrote in message
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"VG" wrote in message
...
I have a SCSI Canon FS2710 slide scanner which I have previously been
using
on my old pc, connected via a PCI SCSI card.

I now have a new pc, and am wondering if there is such a thing as a
conversion kit or special cable that will enable me to connect the
scanner
to a USB port on this new machine.

This new machine is a P4 3.2GH, and comes with only three PCI expansion
slots. I am reluctant to use one of these slots for a SCSI card, as
they
may
well be needed for other devices.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

VG


Adaptec USBXchange



Post back how you like it. I have a MATX M/B and may want to go that route
in the future. Adaptec is a little pricey but make excellent hardware.

"T Shadow" wrote in message
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"VG" wrote in message
...
Yes. Thanks for your suggestion.
Found Adaptec 'USB2Xchange' and ordered from Amazon

VG


"T Shadow" wrote in message
. ..
"VG" wrote in message
...
I have a SCSI Canon FS2710 slide scanner which I have previously been
using
on my old pc, connected via a PCI SCSI card.

I now have a new pc, and am wondering if there is such a thing as a
conversion kit or special cable that will enable me to connect the
scanner
to a USB port on this new machine.

This new machine is a P4 3.2GH, and comes with only three PCI
expansion
slots. I am reluctant to use one of these slots for a SCSI card, as
they
may
well be needed for other devices.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

VG


Adaptec USBXchange



Post back how you like it. I have a MATX M/B and may want to go that route
in the future. Adaptec is a little pricey but make excellent hardware.


Yes. Please do post back. I wonder if it would enable me to connect my old
HP Scanjet 4C to my new PC.
Gord Schindler

"VG" wrote in message
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Found Adaptec 'USB2Xchange' and ordered from Amazon

I had a look at the adaptec site for 'USB2Xchange' .I note they mention SCSI
peripherals, but don't mention scanners explicitly. I can understand that a
disk / tape device can be converted to USB using a miniport SCSI driver:
these appear to Windows as a removable device. TWAIN data sources are often
another issue.

Has anyone actually got a scsi scanner working with its standard installed
TWAIN data source with one of these?

Stewart DIBBS

Did you check the FAQ for that thing?
http://ask.adaptec.com/cgi-bin/adapt... WdlPTE*&p_li=


"VG" wrote in message
...
Yes. Thanks for your suggestion.
Found Adaptec 'USB2Xchange' and ordered from Amazon

VG


"T Shadow" wrote in message
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"VG" wrote in message
...
I have a SCSI Canon FS2710 slide scanner which I have previously been
using
on my old pc, connected via a PCI SCSI card.

I now have a new pc, and am wondering if there is such a thing as a
conversion kit or special cable that will enable me to connect the
scanner
to a USB port on this new machine.

This new machine is a P4 3.2GH, and comes with only three PCI expansion
slots. I am reluctant to use one of these slots for a SCSI card, as they
may
well be needed for other devices.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

VG


Adaptec USBXchange