Anyone aware of method to connect scsi film scanner to iMac (intel)

I have a Nikon LS-4500 medium format scanner which is now attached to a PC running XP which I would like to use with my iMac rather than maintaining two computers. Any ideas? Is a USB to SCSI connection possible?

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/20852-29-connect-scsi-scanner-port-adapter
http://www.tech-faq.com/how-to-connect-scsi-to-usb.html
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in the google search you could also try replacing the usb part by firewire
mind you it may not be compatible
and if would require drivers for both the converter and a twain driver for the scanner
so make sure there are osx drivers for all parts before spending too much
though if it was me I would likely just flush the scanner out the toilet and buy a new one

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