PortGear to SCSI Converter
USB ID 085a:0028 · Xircom
| Vendor | Xircom |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 085a |
| Device ID | 0028 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_085A&PID_0028 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v085Ap0028 |
| Linux driver | usb_storage |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 085a:0028?
USB ID 085a:0028 is “PortGear to SCSI Converter” made by Xircom (vendor ID 085a, device ID 0028).
Which Linux driver supports PortGear to SCSI Converter?
In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver usb_storage (source under drivers/usb/storage). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.
How do I check whether PortGear to SCSI Converter is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 085a:0028 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_085A&PID_0028.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.
Nearby entries
- 0021 – 1 port to Serial Converter
- 0022 – Parallel Port
- 0023 – 2 port to Serial Converter
- 0024 – Parallel Port
- 0026 – PortGear SCSI
- 0027 – 1 port to Serial Converter
- 0032 – PortStation SCSI Module
- 003c – Bluetooth Adapter
- 0299 – Colorvision, Inc. Monitor Spyder
- 8021 – 1 port to Serial
- 8023 – 2 port to Serial
- 8027 – PGSDB9 Serial Port