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Using SCSI Cables, Viewing SCSI Devices - windows 8

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Understanding SCSI Using SCSI Cables High-quality cables are required in high-performance SCSI systems to ensure data integrity. Adaptec provides the highest quality SCSI cables designed specifically for use with SCSI devices. For purchasing information, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. The total length of cabling on the SCSI bus should not exceed the maximum lengths listed in the following table: Maximum Cable Lengths Maximum Devices Supported1 Data Transfer Rate 7 Fast SCSI (10 MB/sec) 7 5 MB/sec asynchronous or synchronous 1 Includes the adapter. Maximum Cable Length 3 m (9.8 ft.) 6 m (19.7 ft.) Viewing SCSI Devices You can use the Windows Device Manager to view the SCSI IDs and other information about the devices connected to the SCSI bus. 26

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Understanding SCSI
Using SCSI Cables
High-quality cables are required in high-performance SCSI
systems to ensure data integrity. Adaptec provides the highest
quality SCSI cables designed specifically for use with SCSI devices.
For purchasing information, visit the Adaptec Web site at
www.adaptec.com
.
The total length of cabling on the SCSI bus should not exceed the
maximum lengths listed in the following table:
Viewing SCSI Devices
You can use the Windows Device Manager to view the SCSI IDs
and other information about the devices connected to the SCSI bus.
Maximum Cable Lengths
Maximum Devices
Supported
1
1
Includes the adapter.
Data Transfer Rate
Maximum Cable
Length
7
Fast SCSI
(10 MB/sec)
3 m (9.8 ft.)
7
5 MB/sec
asynchronous or
synchronous
6 m (19.7 ft.)