HDI-30 SCSI Apple Computer Bus
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This page provides the SCSI bus interface as found on an Apple computer [Macintosh] over a 30-pin HDI connector.
A description is provided along with the pinouts. This interface is no longer used on current production models.
Only connector data is shown, no electrical standards or cabling information is provided here;
Refer to the main SCSI Bus page which provides a detailed description of the SCSI bus interface and additional pin out
options.
The term SCSI stands for Small Computer Systems Interface; which defines a number of different interface
configurations.
The version used here is SCSI I, which used 8-bit single-ended data. SCSI I was released in 1986, & replaced by SCSI II
in 1994.
Follow these links to Connector manufacturers, or Cable manufacturers, and a list of Cable Assemblies
manufacturers.
However those topics are to general listing of vendors, which produce a number of connector styles.
30-Pin SCSI Pinout
The Apple Computer HDI-30 SCSI Pin out and Signal names on a HDI (Square) connector.
HDI stands for High Density Interconnect [HDI also comes in additional pin configurations]
The HDI-30 was found on a number of printers, to include:
LaserWriter 12/600, LaserWrite Pro 630, and Apple Macintosh PowerBooks
HDI Connector
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30 Pin HDI SCSI Connector Pinout
Pin # Pin Name Pin Description
1 Open Open Line
2 /DB0 SCSI Bit 0
3 GND GROUND
4 /DB1 SCSI Bit 1
5 Open Open Line
6 /DB2 SCSI Bit 2
7 /DB3 SCSI Bit 3
8 GND GROUND
9 /ACK Acknowledge
10 GND GROUND
11 /DB4 SCSI Bit 4
12 GND GROUND
13 GND GROUND
14 /DB5 SCSI Bit 5
15 GND GROUND
16 /DB6 SCSI Bit 6
17 GND GROUND
18 /DB7 SCSI Bit 7
19 /DBP Parity Bit
20 GND GROUND
21 /REQ Request for Data
22 GND GROUND
23 /BSY Busy when low
24 GND GROUND
25 /ATN Attention
26 /C/D Low, Data on Bus. High, Control on Bus
27 /RST SCSI Bus Reset
28 /MSG Message phase is active
29 /SEL Select
30 /I/O Indicates direction of data
Editor note; The SCSI interface is no longer actively used by any PC manufacturer.
So this would be considered a legacy interface, found only on preexisting or older units.
The information is only useful for circuit debug or unit repair.
Of course there's nothing wrong with the physical connector.
It's the pin out or application that is out dated, not the actual connector.
HDI-30 Connector
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