It is very easy to use the VS-880 and SyJet 1.5G together. Just remember the following:
NEVER connect the SCSI cables with POWER APPLIED to either the VS-880 or the SyJet. Connect your cables, then power up the SyJet FIRST, then the VS-880. When finished using the VS-880, Shut down the VS-880 FIRST, then the SyJet.
Use a SHORT (3 feet or less) SCSI cable to connect the two. IOMEGA for example, sells a suitable cable for around $29.00 (USA). You need a cable with a DB25 male end (VS-880) and a HD50 male (SyJet) end.
When you purchase a new data cartridge for the SyJet, use a PC formatted cartridge. The VS-880 can use it immediately, as it will initialize the cartridge and delete the "software" that resides on the new cartridge.
I always let the VS-880 initialize the new cartridge rather than do a format on the PC, I think this works out better in the long run.
The VS-880 will create two partitions on the SyJet cartridge SC0 and SC1. Use DRIVE SELECT to select between the two. SC0 is your one gig partition and SC1 will be about 500 megs.
Regardless of whether or not you are using the IDE or SCSI drive, "OPTIMIZE" your drives to free up disk space and speed up disk access!
Nick G.
1997/12