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SCSI Cable

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To optimize performance when installing more than two hard disk drives, be sure to attach hard disk drives with faster data transfer speeds (Mode 1 or higher) to the primary hard disk drive signal cable (hard disk drives 0 and 1). On some models, to install more than two IDE hard disk drives, you must purchase an additional signal cable. The cable must meet the following specifications: - Maximum length: 0.46 meters (18 inches) - Wire size: 28 AWG - Cable capacitive loading: 200 pF maximum PC 300PL supports only one diskette drive. To attach an external drive, you must install an adapter in the computer. SCSI Cable If your computer is equipped with a SCSI adapter, a ribbon cable is provided to connect internal SCSI devices. This cable provides four connectors for attaching the SCSI adapter and up to three internal SCSI devices. For more information on connecting SCSI devices, see the Adaptec SCSI Documentation provided with your computer. 42 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer

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To optimize performance when installing more than two hard disk drives, be
sure to attach hard disk drives with faster data transfer speeds (Mode 1 or
higher) to the primary hard disk drive signal cable (hard disk drives 0 and 1).
±
On some models, to install more than two IDE hard disk drives, you must
purchase an additional signal cable.
The cable must meet the following
specifications:
Maximum length:
0.46 meters (18 inches)
Wire size:
28 AWG
Cable capacitive loading:
200 pF maximum
±
PC 300PL supports only one diskette drive.
±
To attach an external drive, you must install an adapter in the computer.
SCSI Cable
If your computer is equipped with a SCSI adapter, a ribbon cable is provided to
connect internal SCSI devices.
This cable provides four connectors for attaching the
SCSI adapter and up to three internal SCSI devices.
For more information on connecting SCSI devices, see the
Adaptec SCSI
Documentation
provided with your computer.
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Installing Options in Your Personal Computer