SCSI card for G5
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Can external SCSI be added to the Power Mac G5 series?
Yes. A PCI, PCI-X, or PCI-Express SCSI card can be added after the sale so that SCSI-based devices can be used (PCI-X is not supported on the Power Macintosh G5/1.6, Power Macintosh G5/1.8 (2), Power Macintosh G5/1.8 DP (2), and second revision of the Power Macintosh G5/2.0 DP (2)). Currently shipping models--the Power Macintosh G5 Dual (2.0), Power Macintosh G5 Dual (2.3), and Power Macintosh G5 Quad (2.5)--only support PCI-Express.
Apple mentions that almost every peripheral that is SCSI-based is now also available with either USB or FireWire support, and USB and FireWire are "hot-swappable" and easier-to-use than SCSI-based products. While this is true, if you already own several relatively expensive SCSI-based devices, a SCSI card can be a valuable investment.