Black Box SW487A-R2 manual Electronic Scsi Switch

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6 x 4 ELECTRONIC SCSI SWITCH

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5. Configuration and Operation (continued)

 

5.8

 

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

32

5.9

 

Connecting Multiple SCSI Switches

33

5.10

Rackmount Installation

33

 

 

5.10.1 Installation Procedure

33

 

 

5.10.2 Rackmount Considerations

33

5.11

Typical Applications

34

5.12

Network Control of SCSI Switch

35

 

 

5.12.1 LAN-Port Configuration

35

 

 

5.12.2 Cfgswitch Utility

36

 

 

5.12.3 Apconcmd Utility

37

6. SCSI Technical Information

38

6.1

SCSI Basics

38

 

6.1.1 SCSI-1

38

 

6.1.2 SCSI-2

38

 

6.1.3 SCSI-3

38

 

6.1.4 Signal Wiring

38

 

6.1.5 Common Problems

39

 

6.1.6 Passive Terminators

39

 

6.1.7 Active Terminators

39

6.2

SCSI Installation Tips

39

6.3

SCSI Interface Signal Descriptions

40

7. Troubleshooting

47

7.1

Calling Black Box

47

7.2

Shipping and Packaging

47

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Contents 4 Electronic Scsi Switch RADIO-FREQUENCY Interference Statements 4 Electronic Scsi Switch NOM Statement Trademarks Used in this Manual Contents 4 Electronic Scsi Switch Differential DE Scsi SW485A Only SpecificationsScsi Interface Single-Ended SE Scsi SW487A-R2 OnlyAgency Approvals Low-Voltage Differential LVD Scsi SW487A-R2 OnlySerial Interface LAN PortPhysical Features About the Scsi SwitchIntroduction Introduction Technical DescriptionGeneral Hardware Description Electronic Scsi Switch block diagram Typical switch installation What’s Included InstallationSwitch Placement Power Equipment OffRS-232 Serial Port Cabling Scsi Interface CablingEthernet LAN Port Cabling AC Power Switch Operator Controls and IndicatorsLCD Display, Keypad, and Indicators Indicators LCD Display Control Menus SET Serial Ports Display BUS Activity Scsi Switch Default Configuration Scsi Switch Port ConfigurationScsi Cable Interface Requirements Configuration and OperationInternal Terminator Selection Selecting External Terminator Power Selecting Internal Terminator PowerSerial-Port Pinout Signal Description DB9 Pin DB25 PinLAN/Serial-Port Commands Command Cmd Example Command String Response Expanded List of Commands 4 Electronic Scsi Switch Set Temperature Limit Graphical User Interface GUI Ascii Character Reference for Scsi Switch Box SelectionRackmount Installation Connecting Multiple Scsi SwitchesSample applications Typical ApplicationsNetwork Control of Scsi Switch Apconcfg Utility Apconcmd Utility Scsi Basics Scsi Technical InformationScsi Technical Information Scsi Installation TipsScsi Interface Signal Descriptions Signal Name Signal Signal Connector Name Name Pin Number HVD LVD Scsi Switch component placement Calling Black Box TroubleshootingShipping and Packaging Disclaimers and Notices Copyright 2002. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved