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>I need a scsi controller to install in a Zenith Z-248 which is for the
>most part an IBM AT clone.
>
>I am also looking to find some software to use with the card that I
>buy.  I am looking for software that will let me "screw around" with
>various flavor scsi disks.  I have seen cases where unix format
>programs would not format a drive but a PC or Mac program was able to
>go in and invoke a low level format, perform a media analyis, and
>re-label the drive which would then allow unix to talk to the disk.
>Ideally I would like to have source to the programs but could live
>without it.  Free/cheap programs would be best but if it costs real
>money but does what I want then I can live with that.
>
>I have heard that the main players in marketing scsi controllers for
>PC's are adaptec and seagate.  Anyone know of a good dealer who sells
>both and is willing to provide tech info on both so I can make an
>educated decision?

I don't know th model numbers very well, but if the Z-248 is the fast 80286
CPU, then the generic AHA-154x adapter will not function.  You would be best
advised to contact a Zenith Tech Support person and inquire into this.  If this
system has been tested and verified by Zenith to function with the AHA-154x
adapter, then great.
  I can supply all the Technical info for the AHA-154x adapter.  Let me know
what level you need.  I tried to E-mail you, but the mail got bounced.

>Talking to the manufacturers would also be ok, although they usually are not
>interested in quantity one sales and, if they are, charge a lot more than a
>dealer.

You're right.  You have to buy at least 50 a month to be able to purchase
direct from our factory.  And even at 50 a month, the price isn't all that
attractive.

>Oh yeah, it would also be nice if the card (and any requisite drivers)
>would work with a cd-rom player.

We are in Beta testing of our CD-Rom driver.  Should be available next month.

			Roy Neese
			Adaptec Central Field Applications Engineer
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