For sale is a Logitec LUB-SC2 SCSI-2 to USB 2.0 adapter cable, useful for connecting older SCSI-2 equipment to Macintosh and Windows computers. This is a high-quality Japanese USB-to-SCSI interface adapter featuring dual operating modes and official driver support still available from Logitec.
Ideal for connecting legacy external SCSI devices such as MO drives, hard disks, ZIP drives, CD/DVD drives and other SCSI peripherals to USB-equipped computers.
Features
- USB 2.0 High-Speed (480 Mbps)
- Backward compatible with USB 1.1
- 50-pin Centronics (CN50) external SCSI connector
- Bus-powered (no AC adapter required)
- Compact, direct-attach design
- Hot-plug support (USB side)
The Logitec LUB-SC2 has Dual Operating Modes:
USB Disk Mode (Mass Storage)
Operates compatible SCSI MO and hard disk units as USB mass storage devices.
Supported systems (official drivers available):
- Windows 98 / Me / 2000 / XP
- Windows Vista
- Early Mac OS X (PowerPC era)
- Mac OS 8.6 – 9.2.1 (dedicated driver required)
In Windows 2000 / XP and Mac OS X, standard OS drivers may be used depending on configuration.
SCSI Emulation Mode (Host Adapter Mode)
Installs as a SCSI host adapter via dedicated Logitec driver.
- Enables daisy-chain connection of multiple SCSI devices
- Designed for legacy SCSI environments
- Official drivers still available on Logitec support website
Drivers for Windows Vista / XP / Me / 98 / 2000, Early Mac OS X (PowerPC era), Mac OS 9 and earlier remain available via Logitec’s official support page at the time of listing. There are no native drivers for modern Windows versions (Windows 8 / 10 / 11). However, many users successfully operate this adapter on modern systems by using a legacy environment, such as:
- Running Windows XP or Windows 7 in a virtual machine
- Using third-party scanning software such as VueScan with appropriate configuration
Use on modern operating systems therefore requires advanced, era-appropriate knowledge. Please ensure this setup is suitable for your intended use before purchasing.
Buyer is responsible for verifying compatibility with their exact OS version. Please carefully check compatibility with your specific device, as not all legacy SCSI equipment is compatible with USB–SCSI converters.
Fast and careful shipping from Tokyo, Japan.
Please be aware of any customs import duties or taxes in your country.
🇺🇸 US buyers: shipments are sent DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means there are no duty fees on delivery, as duties are included in the shipping rate.
Please also note that customs delays may occur, particularly within the EU.
This is vintage hardware/software for vintage computers. Use of this item requires era-appropriate knowledge and compatible hardware/software. Please carefully verify your intended use and compatibility before purchasing. I am happy to answer reasonable questions, but compatibility with every system or configuration cannot be guaranteed, and step-by-step installation support is not provided. Issues arising from incorrect installation, modification, or incompatible use are outside the seller’s responsibility.
I usually ship within 24 hours. If shipping falls on a Saturday in Japan, dispatch may occur the following Monday.