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Obtaining SCSI Cables and, Converters

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D w w w w Obtaining SCSI Cables and Converters High-quality cables are required in high-performance SCSI Array (RAID) systems to ensure data integrity. Adaptec provides the highest quality SCSI cables designed specifically for use with Adaptec AAA-131CA Array adapters. For purchasing information, contact Adaptec: Adaptec, Inc. 691 S. Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA Tel: (800) 442-7274 Adaptec Europe - Belgium Tel: (32) 2-352-34-11 Fax: (32) 2-352-34-00 Adaptec Japan - Tokyo Tel: (81) 3-5365-6700 Fax: (81) 3-5365-6950 Adaptec Singapore Tel: (65) 278-7300 Fax: (65) 273-0163 See the following page for a list of SCSI cables and converters available directly from Adaptec. D-1

Section	Page
Installation and Hardware Guide	1
PCI-to-Wide UltraSCSI Array Adapter	1
AAA131CA	3
PCI-to-Wide UltraSCSI Array Adapter	3
Installation and Hardware Guide	3
Contents	7
1	7
Introduction	7
2	7
Installing the AAA131CA Adapter and Connecting S...	7
3	7
Creating the First Array with the ArrayConfigCA I...	7
4	8
Installing Software	8
5	8
Configuring the AAA131CA Adapter with SCSISelect...	8
A	8
Troubleshooting	8
B	8
Advanced Topics	8
C	8
Using a CD-ROM Drive with DOS	8
D	9
Obtaining SCSI Cables and Converters	9
E	9
Listing of Vendors	9
1	11
Introduction	11
System Requirements	11
Installation Overview	12
2	13
Installing the AAA131CA Adapter and Connecting S...	13
AAA131CA Layout	14
Figure 2-1. AAA-131CA Major Components	14
Installing SIMM Memory	15
Figure 2-2. Installing SIMM in the SIMM Memory Soc...	15
Installing the AAA131CA Array Adapter	15
1 Turn OFF power to the computer and disconnect th...	15
2 Remove the cover from the computer case. (If nec...	15
3 Locate an unused, unobstructed, 5-volt PCI expan...	15
4 Insert the AAA131CA adapter in the PCI slot, as...	16
Figure 2-3. Installing an AAA-131CA in a PCI Expan...	16
Connecting the LED Activity Indicator	17
Figure 2-4. Connecting the LED Activity Indicator	17
Connecting SCSI Devices	18
Choosing SCSI Cables	18
Connecting Internal SCSI Devices	19
1 Prepare each SCSI device for installation:	19
2 Install and mount each internal SCSI device in a...	19
3 If you are connecting 8-bit internal SCSI device...	19
Figure 2-5. Attaching 68-pin Internal Ribbon Cable...	19
4 Attach the remaining connectors on the cable to ...	20
5 Connect an available DC power cable (from your c...	20
Connecting External SCSI Devices	20
1 Make sure each device (internal and external) is...	20
2 Attach one end of the 68-pin cable to the 68-pin...	20
Figure 2-6. Attaching an External Cable to the Ext...	20
3 Attach the connector at the other end of the cab...	21
Figure 2-7. Attaching a Single External Device	21
4 Connect other external SCSI devices by daisy-cha...	22
Figure 2-8. Attaching Multiple External Devices	22
Connecting External SCSI Array Enclosures (Storage...	23
Figure 2-9. A Typical Array Enclosure Setup	24
Installation Hints for Connecting SCSI Devices	24
All SCSI Devices	24
Cable Lengths	25
SCSI ID Numbers	25
SCSI Termination	26
Terminating SCSI Channels on the AAA131CA Adapter...	26
Terminating SCSI Devices	26
Completing the Installation	27
3	29
Creating the First Array with the ArrayConfigCA I...	29
1 Insert the ArrayConfigCA diskette in drive A an...	30
2 Read the text that appears on the initial Array...	30
3 When you see the Setup Type Selection Menu, sele...	30
4 When the next screen appears, select the type of...	30
5 When the next menu appears, select the type of a...	30
6 When the next menu appears, select a boot order ...	30
7 When you have finished all these menu selections...	31
8 If you created a bootable array, install Window...	31
4	33
Installing Software	33
1 Install the cda1000.sys driver for WindowsNT	33
2 Install the Adaptec CI/O Workstation Array Manag...	33
Installing the Array1000CA Driver for WindowsNT	34
Installing the Driver When Installing WindowsNT	34
WindowsNT 3.51	34
1 If you are installing WindowsNT from a floppy ...	34
2 Insert the diskette into drive A (not drive B) a...	34
3 From the Welcome to Setup Screen, press Enter to...	34
4 When prompted, select Custom setup.	35
5 Press S to skip mass storage device detection. T...	35
6 Since mass storage device detection was skipped ...	35
7 From the list of additional SCSI adapters, expan...	35
8 Insert the Adaptec Array1000CA Family Manager Se...	35
9 Browse to the a:\\winnt\\ directory. The screen di...	35
10 If you want to add drivers for other host adapt...	35
11 Press Enter to continue with the WindowsNT op...	35
WindowsNT 4.0	35
1 Start your system with the WindowsNT Boot Dis...	35
2 Boot diskette installation: When prompted, inser...	36
3 Press S to skip auto-detection of your AAA131CA...	36
4 Press S again to specify an additional device.	36
5 Press Enter to select Others; insert the Adaptec...	36
6 The screen displays the adapter drivers supporte...	36
7 If you want to add drivers for other host adapte...	36
8 Press Enter to continue with the WindowsNT ope...	36
Installing the Driver When WindowsNT is Already ...	36
WindowsNT 3.51	36
1 Start the WindowsNT Setup program. (Its icon i...	36
2 Select the Options menu and then select Add/Remo...	37
3 Click Add to add another host adapter type to th...	37
4 Expand the list of additional SCSI adapters. Sel...	37
5 Insert the Adaptec Array1000CA Family Manager Se...	37
6 The screen displays the adapter drivers supporte...	37
7 Select Adaptec Array1000CA Family Adapter from t...	37
8 If the following message appears, click New to r...	37
9 Change the path to the directory with the desire...	37
10 When the installation is complete, WindowsNT ...	37
11 Add other types of host adapters if necessary (...	38
12 When you see this message, click OK to exit:	38
13 Restart your computer and WindowsNT. Some dri...	38
WindowsNT 4.0	38
1 Start WindowsNT.	38
2 Click the Start button on the WindowsNT task b...	38
3 Click the Control Panel.	38
4 Double-click the SCSI Adapters icon.	38
5 Click the Drivers tab, and then click the Add bu...	38
6 In the Install Driver window, click the Have Dis...	38
7 Insert the Adaptec Array1000CA Family Manager Se...	38
8 In the Install Driver window, Click OK.	38
9 Click the New button when asked if you want to u...	38
10 Type a:\\winnt again, and click Continue. The dr...	38
11 You must restart your computer for the changes ...	39
Installing Adaptec CI/O Workstation Array Manageme...	39
1 Start WindowsNT.	39
2 Insert the Adaptec CI/O Workstation Array Manage...	39
3 Select Run from the File menu (WindowsNT 4.0 u...	39
4 Follow the directions that appear on the screen....	39
5 When installation is complete, reboot the system...	39
6 Double-click the CI/O Array Management Software ...	40
5	41
Configuring the AAA131CA Adapter with SCSISelect...	41
Default AAA131CA Adapter Settings	42
Starting the SCSISelect Utility	43
Using SCSISelect Menus	43
Exiting SCSISelect	43
Using the SCSI Disk Utilities	44
SCSISelect Settings	45
SCSI Bus Interface Definitions	45
Additional Options (SCSI Device Configuration)	46
Additional Options	47
Array1000CA BIOS	47
BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM	47
A	49
Troubleshooting	49
Troubleshooting Checklist	49
B	51
Advanced Topics	51
Installing Multiple Adapters	51
C	53
Using a CD-ROM Drive with DOS	53
Command Line Options for aspi8dos.sys	55
Command Line Options for aspicd.sys	56
D	57
Obtaining SCSI Cables and Converters	57
External Cables	58
External Cables	58
Internal Ribbon Cables	58
Internal Ribbon Cables	58
Converters	58
Cable Converters	58
E	59
Listing of Vendors	59
Array Storage Enclosure Manufacturers	59
SCSI Disk Drive Manufacturers	60
Index	61
A	61
B	61
C	61
D	61
E	61
H	61
I	61
L	62
M	62
N	62
P	62
R	62
S	62
T	62