Installation and User’s GuideAdaptec SCSI Card 29320LPE
Chapter 1: About This Guide ● 10What You Need to Know Before You BeginYou should be familiar with system hardware, data storage technology, and the in
2Kit Contents and System RequirementsIn this chapter...Kit Contents...
Chapter 2: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 12Kit Contents● Adaptec SCSI 29320LPE card with full-size bracket● SCSISelect Utility (Embedded in t
3About Your SCSI CARDIn this chapter...SCSI Card Features...
Chapter 3: About Your SCSI CARD ● 14SCSI Card Features● PCIe compatibility● Programmable SCSI card BIOS ROM - 1 MB (Flash upgradeable)● Support for LV
4Understanding SCSIIn this chapter...What is SCSI?...
Chapter 4: Understanding SCSI ● 16What is SCSI?SCSI (pronounced “scuzzy”) stands for Small Computer Systems Interface. SCSI is an industry standard co
Chapter 4: Understanding SCSI ● 17Since the method for terminating a SCSI device can vary widely, refer to the device’s documentation for instructions
Chapter 4: Understanding SCSI ● 18Using SCSI DevicesIf you connect SCSI devices (such as scanners, tape drives, zip drives, etc.) to your Adaptec SCSI
Chapter 4: Understanding SCSI ● 19If you have two or more SCSI cards, you can choose which SCSI card is found first by your system by physically chang
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Chapter 4: Understanding SCSI ● 20If you manually terminate the SCSI card with jumpers, you will override the SCSISelect setting. Making changes in SC
Chapter 4: Understanding SCSI ● 21The following figure shows SCSI devices connected to the external connector.Maximum Cable LengthsThe total length of
5Getting StartedIn this chapter...Ultra320 SCSI on the Adaptec 29320LPE ...
Chapter 5: Getting Started ● 23Ultra320 SCSI on the Adaptec 29320LPEThe Adaptec SCSI 29320LPE is a single channel SCSI card with a maximum throughput
Chapter 5: Getting Started ● 24Before You Begin● Read the safety information on page 45.● Familiarize yourself with your SCSI card’s physical features
Chapter 5: Getting Started ● 253 Remove any terminators (or disable termination) on disk drives between the ends of each cable.4 Install your SCSI dis
Chapter 5: Getting Started ● 262 Leaving the existing SCSI card in place, install the new SCSI card, following the instructions provided Installing th
6Installing the Driver and an Operating SystemIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...
Chapter 6: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 28Before You Begin● Install and connect your Adaptec SCSI card and internal disk drives (se
Chapter 6: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 29Installing with Red Hat LinuxTo install the SCSI card driver while installing Red Hat Lin
● 3Adaptec Customer SupportIf you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to mo
Chapter 6: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 305 If necessary, press the Delete key to remove the default SCSI driver.6 Press Insert to
7Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating SystemIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...
Chapter 7: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 32Before You Begin● Install and connect your Adaptec SCSI card and internal disk dr
Chapter 7: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 33Installing on Red Hat or SUSE LinuxTo install the module on Red Hat or SUSE Linux
8Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelectIn this chapter...Starting SCSISelect...
Chapter 8: Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelect ● 35The following table lists the available and default settings for each SCSISelect opti
Chapter 8: Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelect ● 36Starting SCSISelectTo s t ar t S C S I Select:1 Turn on or restart your system.2 Du
Chapter 8: Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelect ● 37SCSI Device Configuration OptionsSCSI Device Configuration options can be set individ
Chapter 8: Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelect ● 38Advanced Configuration OptionsCaution: Do not change the Advanced Configuration Optio
Chapter 8: Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelect ● 39● Disabled:Scan Bus—Set to this option if all the devices on the SCSI bus (for exampl
● 4Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in materia
Chapter 8: Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelect ● 404 The Options menu appears. Select Configure/View SCSI card Settings. (For details se
Chapter 8: Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelect ● 41If you select Boot Device Configuration, the Boot Device Configuration menu appears.
Chapter 8: Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelect ● 42If you do not know the SCSI ID of a device you want to configure, press Esc to get ba
Chapter 8: Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelect ● 43Using SCSI Disk UtilitiesThe disk utilities provide options for:● Listing SCSI IDs an
Chapter 8: Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card with SCSISelect ● 44Verifying or Formatting a Disk SCSISelect includes a utility that enables you to form
ASafety InformationTo ensure your personal safety and the safety of your equipment:● Keep your work area and the system clean and clear of debris. ● B
BTechnical SpecificationsIn this appendix...Environmental Specifications...
Appendix B: Technical Specifications ● 47Environmental SpecificationsNote: Forced airflow is recommended, but not required.DC Power RequirementsCurren
CUsing Advanced Configuration ParametersIn this appendix...Using Windows SCSI Parameters...
Appendix C: Using Advanced Configuration Parameters ● 49The following is a table of supported Windows Registry Settings.Using Windows SCSI ParametersF
● 5Regulatory Compliance StatementsFederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementWARNING: Changes or modifications to this u
Appendix C: Using Advanced Configuration Parameters ● 507 Select the Add key from the Edit menu; type Device in the Key Name edit box. Leave the Class
Appendix C: Using Advanced Configuration Parameters ● 517 Select the Add key from the Edit menu; type Device in the Key Name edit box. Leave the Class
DTroubleshooting In this chapter...Troubleshooting Checklist ...
Chapter D: Troubleshooting ● 53Troubleshooting ChecklistMost problems with using the Adaptec SCSI Card results from errors in preparing and connecting
Chapter D: Troubleshooting ● 54● If the card driver will not load and you do not have your boot disk drive attached to the card, try removing all the
Chapter D: Troubleshooting ● 55[xxxxx081] SCSI card software initialization failureAn error has occurred while the driver was setting up its internal
Chapter D: Troubleshooting ● 56[xxxxx0ab] Driver already loaded for this SCSI cardThe driver is already loaded for this SCSI card. Verify that the cor
Chapter D: Troubleshooting ● 572 To view event details, select System Log from the Event Viewer tree. Double-click the appropriate Windows driver even
Chapter D: Troubleshooting ● 58[xxxxx004] Command completed with error[xxxxx005] Command completed with error[xxxxx006] Command completed with errorA
Chapter D: Troubleshooting ● 59[xxxxx081] SCSI card initialization failure[xxxxxx8A] SCSI card initialization failure[xxxxxx83] SCSI card initializati
Contents1 About This GuideWhat You Need to Know Before You Begin ... 10Terminology Used in this Guide.
GlossaryAactive negationProvides better noise immunity on a SCSI bus.active terminationAn active terminator uses one or more voltage regulators to pro
Glossary ● 61disk drivePhysical disk drive. Randomly accessible, rewriteable data storage device. Also called hard disk, hard drive, or hard disk driv
Glossary ● 62throughputA term used to describe the amount of data which can be processed by a system in a given amount of time.WWide SCSIA SCSI protoc
IndexAAdaptec SCSI 29320LPEchannels 14connectors 14disk drives/devices 14features 14form factor 14kit contents 12PCI compatibility 14programmable SCSI
Index ● 64a driver and an operating system 27a driver disk with NetWare 29a driver disk with Red Hat Linux 29a driver disk with SUSE Linux 29a driver
Index ● 65default 24setting 24view 43SCSISelect 34advanced configuration options 38reset SCSI bus at IC initialization 38available settings 35boot dev
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Contents ● 75 Getting StartedUltra320 SCSI on the Adaptec 29320LPE... 23Device Drivers ...
Contents ● 8B Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications...... 47DC Pow
1About This GuideIn this chapter...What You Need to Know Before You Begin .................. 1
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