MCDISK-E-1

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Open Frame dual slot PCMCIA Card Reader/Writer With SCSI Interface

The MCDISK SCSI PC card drive extends a system's capability by adding a PC card interface to a variety of platforms not currently configured with such an interface.

The MCDISK reader/writer provides universal access to all major memory PC-cards (Type I, II & II). MCDISK also supports LINKS Privacy cards, the FORTEZZA Crypto card and other PCMCIA I/O cards.

The MCDISK has a standard SCSI interface and can be used like a normal removable harddisk. But its direct memory access (DMA) between the card and the SCSI port makes data transfer significantly faster and easier without needing specific drivers for the various platforms and operating systems for PCMCIA and PC-Card mass storage devices.

The compact and rugged SCSI PC card reader/writer is available as a desktop version with built-in universal power supply or as an open frame version which fits in any 3.5" disk drive bay.

The MCDISK SCSI PC card drive family of products has been thoroughly tested in the market since 1991 by a variety of vendors, in many applications and on a wide range of workstations and PCs.

Manuals, Data Sheets, and Press Releases can be found in the MPL Documentation area of this homepage.

Technical Features

Physical
Open frame (identical to 3.5" Floppy)
SCSI-2 interface
Dual PC Card slots for Type I -III cards
Card Support
PC-ATA card support
SRAM read and write
ROM, EPROM, FLASH, OTP read
FLASH memory write/erase
EEPROM write/erase
User specific I/O card access (1)
FORTEZZA Cryptocard and compatible
Electrical & Connections
Supply voltage 5VDC and 12VDC
Current consumption 120mA (no card)
Operating system and I/O support
Macintosh OS
MS-DOS
Windows (3.X, NT3.5 & 4.0, 95, 2000, XP)
UNIX (HP, SUN, DEC, IBM etc.)
Support System Platform
PC
Apple Macintosh
UNIX (HP, SUN, DEC, IBM etc.)
Environment
Temperature range 0°C.....70°C
Extended temperature range -25°C.....85°C (Optional)
CE compliant

(1): you may have to write your own driver for this

Typical Application

Data logging & mass storage in instruments (aviation, space vehicles and medicine)
Access control (security and cryptology)
Digital photography