ATTO Technology UL25, UL2D user manual What is Atto ExpressPCI?, Welcome, Unpacking

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CHAPTER 1: WELCOME

Congratulations on your purchase of ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 SCSI adapter. The ATTO ExpressPCI SCSI adapter, featuring Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) technology, represents a significant leap in performance technology for Macintosh® and PC users. The ATTO ExpressPCI adapter offers you the flexibility of using it with either your Macintosh or PC!

This chapter is an overview of the ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 SCSI host adapter and installation process. To ensure your ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 SCSI adapter operates at peak performance, read this manual before attempting installation. The short time spent reading these instructions will help you install your ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 SCSI adapter correctly and with minimal effort.

Unpacking

The ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 package contains the following items:

ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 SCSI Adapter

ATTO ExpressPro-Tools CD

Warranty and Registration Card

If any items are missing, please contact ATTO Technical Support.

What is ATTO ExpressPCI?

ATTO Technology is proud to present the ATTO ExpressPCI SCSI adapter featuring Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) technology for your PCI based computer. In addition to this new technology, ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 is compatible with Macintosh and PC based computers. This explosive combination will allow you to achieve the ultimate in power and performance. Compatible with all popular SCSI devices, ATTO ExpressPCI will dramatically increase the performance of your disk- intensive applications such as digital video, prepress, multimedia and real-time environments.

The ATTO ExpressPCI family of Ultra2 SCSI adapters consists of two different models:

Single Channel Low Voltage Differential/Single-Ended - ExpressPCI UL2S

Dual Channel Low Voltage Differential/Single-Ended - ExpressPCI UL2D

ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 User’s Manual

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Contents Atto Technology, Inc Page Table of Contents Page Unpacking What is Atto ExpressPCI?Welcome Atto ExpressPCI UL2S adapter Plug and Play Installation RequirementsScsi Manager 4.3 Compatible About This ManualGetting a Fast Start Atto ExpressPCI Quick Installation For MacintoshAtto ExpressPCI Quick Installation For PC Atto ExpressPCI Ultra2 User’s Manual Cable Types Cabling for the Atto ExpressPCI UL2S & UL2D Scsi AdaptersCabling and Termination External Connectors Terminating the Single-Ended Atto ExpressPCI UL2S and UL2D TerminationBefore Installing your Atto ExpressPCI Scsi Adapter Hardware InstallationPlan your Scsi device connections Set Scsi device terminationHardware Installation Troubleshooting Appendix a Radio & Television Interference Atto ExpressPCI UL2D ModelCanadian Standards Declaration of ConformityGeneral Appendix B SpecificationsOperating Environments Environmental and Physical SpecificationsAdvanced Scsi Scsi Type Single-Ended Differential Appendix C Scsi Device & Cabling LimitationsMaximum Bus LengthScsi Host Adapters Scsi Workgroup SolutionsScsi Expansion Units Scsi Conversion UnitsAtto Technology, Inc HOW to Contact Atto TECHNOLOGY, INC