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# BlueGS: Internal BlueSCSI for Apple IIgs and Enhanced //e
# BlueGS: Internal BlueSCSI for Apple IIgs and //e
*BlueGS* is the internal hard drive your Apple IIgs and //e always *craved*.
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# How it works
BlueGS connects between your SCSI card and its external DB-25 connector to give you a seamless installation. The BlueGS module itself mounts in a free DB-25 connector cutout in the rear of your IIgs or Enhanced //e.
BlueGS connects between your SCSI card and its external DB-25 connector to give you a seamless installation. The BlueGS module itself mounts in a free DB-25 connector cutout in the rear of your IIgs or //e.
[![Overhead view of BlueGS in IIgs slot](images/bluegs_v1.2_installed_overhead_thumb.jpg)](images/bluegs_v1.2_installed_overhead.jpg)
[![Frontal view of BlueGS in IIgs slot](images/bluegs_v1.2_installed_front_thumb.jpg)](images/bluegs_v1.2_installed_front.jpg)
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# Can I use it on things besides the IIgs and //e?
Yes! It's is a standard BlueSCSI device and uses the standard BlueSCSI V1 firmware.
Yes! It's is a standard BlueSCSI device and uses the standard BlueSCSI V1 firmware. In fact, the built-in DB-25 connector makes it the perfect external SCSI drive as well!
BlueGS can be mounted internally in any computer that has an open cutout for a DB-25 connector.
## ✅ Compatible Apple clones
These computers *do* have rear DB-25 cutouts and so BlueGS should be able to mount properly, but are untested.
* Franklin Ace 2000/2100/2200
* Basis 108
## 🚫 Apple II/II+ and similar clones
BlueGS will function in an Apple II or II+, but you will not be able to mount it because it uses "V" shaped cutouts instead of D-Subminiature connector cutouts like the //e and IIgs have.
Many Apple II clones use the same rear cutout design and have the same mounting limitation. **A mounting solution for these machine is planned**.
* Franklin Ace 100/1000/1200
* Pravetz-8
- Includes the -8, -82, -8M, -8A, -8E, and -8C
* Unitron (Brazil)
* Ci Base-48 and Pineapple (Korea)
In fact, the built-in DB-25 connector makes it the perfect external SCSI drive for any 25-pin card!
# Assembly