SCSI Zip Drives?

[rjkucia]

I recently got a USB Zip drive that came along with a bunch of other stuff, so I thought getting a SCSI one would be a good way to moving files between my SE/30 and modern machines. Unfortunately, it looks like SCSI Zip drives are relatively rare (at least to find working models). What's been confusing me is that there are a ton of parallel models that advertise themselves as being SCSI. Is this just eBay sellers mixing up terms, or do parallel models actually work over SCSI?

 

[eric]

Is this just eBay sellers mixing up terms, or do parallel models actually work over SCSI?

They usually are mistaken - You'll need to see a photo of the back (with a SCSI id selector to be 100% sure afaik). Best luck I've had is a local pickup, there's usually one every few months. And yes they are handy to use.

 

[rjkucia]

Thanks - that's what I figured, but so many people were making the same mistake I wanted to double check!

 

[retr01]

There is one eBay listing that correctly identifies as SCSI Zip Drive:

iOMEGA ZIP 100 100MB External SCSI Drive w/ Power Supply Model No. Z100S2 | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">iOMEGA ZIP 100 100MB External SCSI Drive w/ Power Supply Model No. Z100S2.</p> <br> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">I don't have anything to test but the light is green.</p> <br> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0...

www.ebay.com

This SCSI ID switch in between the connectors on the back is how you know:

And on the bottom of the SCSI Zip drive explains that as well:

 

[rjkucia]

Thanks! I'll think about that one, seems like a slight gamble since it's untested (other than power). Glad I know what to look for now, though!

 

[retr01]

Thanks! I'll think about that one, seems like a slight gamble since it's untested (other than power). Glad I know what to look for now, though!

And I found several more listings on eBay, even open box listings, for the SCSI Zip Drives.

 

[retr01]

Oh, @rjkucia, this is a good deal as it is listed as used functional and comes with power brick and cable. Seller accepts returns.

You can see about getting $20 off.

IOMEGA Zip 100 External Drive Cable & Power Supply included | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for IOMEGA Zip 100 External Drive Cable & Power Supply included at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[rjkucia]

It looks like the first one did accept returns as well, so I just went ahead and ordered that one. Thanks for the help!

 

[retr01]

It looks like the first one did accept returns as well, so I just went ahead and ordered that one. Thanks for the help!

My pleasure! You are welcome, @rjkucia. I am happy I could help.

 

[Patrick]

i purchase a newer one that claims can do both SCSI and parallel. i haven't tested it out yet.

i just thought it was neat.