Adaptec 29160N User Guide

Adaptec 29160N - SCSI Card Storage Controller U160 160 MBps Manual

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    PCI-Ultra 160 SCSI controller, you can connect up to 15 SCSI devices, such as hard disk drives, scanners, CD-ROM drives, and tape drives, to any IBM-compatible computer with PCI expansion slots. The following figure shows the SCSI connectors on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. 68-pin Internal Ultra160
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    from your Ultra160 SCSI devices by electronically isolating the Ultra160 SCSI segment from the Ultra SCSI segment on the SCSI bus. With the SpeedFlex advantage, the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N can support Ultra160 SCSI devices at speeds up to 160 MBytes/sec while simultaneously supporting Ultra (legacy
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    have vertical or horizontal expansion slots. Refer to your computer manual to locate the PCI slots. If your computer is a tower model, lay it on its side to allow for easier installation of the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Slot Cover Screw PCI Expansion Slots (Typically White or Ivory) Expansion Slot
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    on your devices. Refer to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N User's Reference for additional information on SCSI IDs and termination. NOTE If you refer to the device's documentation for installation instructions, be sure to return to this document to continue with installation of the software driver. 4
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    512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 5 Check the SCSI IDs The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N and each device you connect to it must have a unique SCSI ID number ranging from 0 to 15. No two devices can have the same number. The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N is preset to ID 7 and should not be changed. If you
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    connect a total of 15 SCSI devices to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Before connecting devices, be sure to also review Setting Up SCSI Devices on page 4. Internal Ultra 160-LVD SCSI Connector (68-pin) Connect internal LVD and Ultra 160-LVD devices using the internal Ultra160-LVD connector. To do this
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    the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. 68-pin Internal LVD SCSI Cable 68-pin Internal Ultra160-LVD SCSI Connector STEP 3 Plug the remaining cable connectors to your internal LVD SCSI or Ultra160-LVD devices. LVD/Ultra160-LVD SCSI Devices Terminator on Cable NOTE Internal LVD SCSI or Ultra160 SCSI devices
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    these steps to connect your standard internal Fast SCSI or Ultra Narrow devices: STEP 1 Locate the 50-pin internal Ultra SCSI cable. Connect to Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N Connect to Fast/Ultra Narrow Device (Terminated) Connect to Fast/Ultra Narrow Device (Not terminated) STEP 2 Plug the long
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    High-density Fast/ Ultra-SE External Connector 50-pin External High Density SCSI Cable STEP 1 STEP 2 Connect one end of the external SCSI cable to the 50-pin highdensity external connector on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Connect the other end of the external SCSI cable to a SCSI connector on the
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    the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N, driver software must be installed for your operating system. Installation of the driver software varies depending on how and where you purchased the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. Pre-loaded Adaptec Drivers If the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N was included as part of a computer
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    Adaptec Drivers The Windows® 95/98, Windows NT®, NetWare, Linux, and UnixWare operating systems may have embedded driver support for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N. To load the embedded driver, simply install the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N and SCSI devices, turn on the devices and then the computer
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    and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Adaptec, Inc. SCSI Card 29160N Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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    512512final.qxd 12/17/99 2:05 PM Page 14 R INSTALLATION GUIDE ADAPTEC SCSI CARD 29160N ULTRA160 SCSI CONTROLLER
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I
NTRODUCTION
With the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N PCI-Ultra 160 SCSI controller,
you can connect up to 15 SCSI devices, such as hard disk drives, scan-
ners, CD-ROM drives, and tape drives, to any IBM-compatible comput-
er with PCI expansion slots. The following figure shows the SCSI con-
nectors on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N.
The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N is designed for computer
system original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Use this
product with the original computer system designed by the OEM;
each OEM tailors their product specifications for their specific
design needs. Adaptec assumes no responsibility for incompatibility
or consequential damages if you use the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N
in another computer system. All product support and services are
provided by the OEM.
N
OTE
This installation guide provides instructions for
Installing the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N
Setting up SCSI devices
Connecting SCSI devices
Installing driver software
Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N
68-pin Internal Ultra160-LVD Connector
50-pin External
High-density Fast/Ultra-SE
Connector
50-pin Internal
Fast/Ultra-SE
Connector
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