>The 6X60 was a low-end, dedicated card that would only control a single device. Your best alternative is to pick up an Adaptec 2920, or even a 2910 (only difference is that you can't boot from a 2910). Both have the standard 50 pin internal connector and an HD50 external connector. If the HP scanner comes with a cable with the DB-25 connector, even the 2906 will work, although it isn't recommended for really high-speed devices.. All three are Plug&Play, and come with all necessary drivers, including the driver for HP Scanners. My local CompUSA stocks the 2910 and 2920.
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>You can also buy a USB card to add to the PC if the scanner talks to USB and you've got the right cables on hand.

Okay, thanks for all the info, Ed, at least I know exactly where I stand now. I'll take a look at the costs for the above ideas, I guess that's the over-riding concern for a short-to-medium term solution such as this...

The scanner does indeed use USB...that's the primary suggested setup method, in fact...