Connecting cables

sWarning: When making SCSI connections, always turn off power to all devices in the chain. Failure to do so can cause the loss of information and damage to your equipment. s

1.Shut down your PowerBook and all SCSI devices in the chain.

2.To connect the first device, use an Apple HDI-30 SCSI System Cable.

Attach the smaller end of the cable to your computer’s SCSI port (marked with the icon g) and the larger end of the cable to either SCSI port on the device.

3.To connect the next device, use a SCSI peripheral interface cable.

Both cable connectors are the same. Attach one connector to the available SCSI port on the first device, and the other connector to either SCSI port on the next device.

4.Repeat step 3 for each additional device you want to connect.

The illustration shows where to add cable terminators.

 

Connecting one SCSI device

Terminator

HDI-30 cable

If this SCSI device has an internal

terminator, omit this external terminator.

Connecting more than one SCSI device

If this SCSI device has an internal terminator, omit this external terminator.

HDI-30 cable

SCSI peripheral interface cables

Important: The total length of a SCSI chain should not exceed 20 feet (6 meters). Apple SCSI cables are designed to meet this restriction. If you are using SCSI cables from another vendor, check the length of the chain.

Once your SCSI devices are connected, always turn them on before turning on your PowerBook. If you turn the computer on first, it may not be able to start up, or it may not recognize the SCSI devices.

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Apple 145 manual Connecting cables, Repeat for each additional device you want to connect, Terminator, HDI-30 cable