ATTO Technology UL2D, UL25 Atto ExpressPCI Quick Installation For Macintosh, Getting a Fast Start

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING A FAST START

If you have experience installing PCI SCSI adapters, the procedures in this chapter are adequate to install an ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 SCSI adapter. However, if you have no experience installing PCI SCSI adapters, first review Chapter 3, Cabling and Termination. This chapter explains how to prepare hardware before installing the ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 SCSI adapter. Once you have read Chapter 3, proceed to Chapter 4, Hardware Installation. This chapter explains how to actually install the ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 SCSI adapter.

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Backup your system data as a general precaution whenever changing or installing hardware.

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1.Install your ATTO ExpressPCI Ultra2 SCSI adapter in a PCI expansion slot. For questions concerning installation of an expansion card in your system, consult your computer’s documentation. Most installations will use the ATTO ExpressPCI SCSI adapter with no additional setup.

2.Physically install the SCSI devices using unique SCSI IDs and proper termination.

3.Install the ExpressPro-Tools utilities software.

4.If necessary, use ExpressPro-Tools to create standard partitions for any new drives.

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1.Decide which device interconnect cables and terminators you will use (Internal/External/or both).

2.Set the termination for each of your SCSI devices.

F Note: Only the devices at each end of the SCSI bus are terminated. Please remember, depending upon device configuration, the ATTO ExpressPCI host adapter could be one of the devices at the end of your SCSI bus.

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Contents Atto Technology, Inc Page Table of Contents Page Unpacking What is Atto ExpressPCI?Welcome Atto ExpressPCI UL2S adapter Installation Requirements Plug and PlayScsi 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 Termination Terminating the Single-Ended Atto ExpressPCI UL2S and UL2DHardware Installation Before Installing your Atto ExpressPCI Scsi AdapterPlan your Scsi device connections Set Scsi device terminationHardware Installation Troubleshooting Atto ExpressPCI UL2D Model Appendix a Radio & Television InterferenceDeclaration of Conformity Canadian StandardsAppendix B Specifications GeneralOperating Environments Environmental and Physical SpecificationsAdvanced Scsi Appendix C Scsi Device & Cabling Limitations Scsi Type Single-Ended DifferentialMaximum Bus LengthScsi Workgroup Solutions Scsi Host AdaptersScsi Expansion Units Scsi Conversion UnitsHOW to Contact Atto TECHNOLOGY, INC Atto Technology, Inc