IBM 847671U Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 96
External SCSI devices, The external SCSI
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External SCSI devices Note If an internal device(s) is/are attached to the SCSI controller, only one external device is supported. The internal SCSI connector provides support for SCSI devices installed inside the server. The external SCSI connector provides support for external SCSI devices. The UltraSCSI adapter can support a maximum of 15 devices. Notes If you plan to install both internal and external SCSI devices, you must follow the instructions given in "Internal drives" on page 97 in addition to the instructions in this section. Read "Internal drives"; then, return here. For additional information about SCSI configurations supported, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/netfinity/ The server comes with a wide (16-bit) SCSI cable that supports 16-bit devices. If you want to attach narrow (8-bit) devices to the server, you must purchase a SCSI 68-pin to 50-Pin Converter that will enable the connection of the device to the cable that comes with the server. It is good practice not to exceed the following cable-length guidelines: - If you connect one or more UltraSCSI devices to the UltraSCSI adapter, do not exceed 1.5 meters (5 feet) total length for all cables (internal and external). - If you connect only Fast SCSI devices to the UltraSCSI adapter, do not exceed 3 meters (10 feet) total length for all cables (internal and external). Attention In addition to cable length and the number of installed devices, you must consider other factors that limit the performance of the SCSI subsystem. For example, if you install UltraSCSI devices in an external expansion enclosure that is limited to Fast transfer rates, or if you exceed the previously described cable-length guidelines, the transfer rate to all SCSI devices must be limited to Fast or standard transfer rates. You accomplish this by using the SCSISelect Utility program. See "SCSISelect utility program" on page 49 for additional information. If you plan to attach an external SCSI device, you must order an additional SCSI cable. That is, to use an external 88 Netfinity Server HMM