Apple 8100/80AV manual Connecting hard disks and other Scsi devices

Connecting hard disks and other SCSI devices

Your computer has a port for connecting devices that use the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI, pronounced “skuh-zee”). The SCSI port permits high-speed communication between the computer and the device. The SCSI icon appears above the port on the computer’s back panel.

SCSI icon

SCSI port

IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in this section and the instructions that came with your hard disk or other SCSI device when connecting it to your Macintosh.

SCSI devices commonly used with the Macintosh include hard disks,

CD-ROM drives, scanners, printers, and tape backup drives.

Your computer comes with one SCSI device already installed—your internal hard disk. You can connect up to six additional SCSI devices in a chain. Each device must have its own, unique ID number.

Setting up a SCSI device to use with your Macintosh involves

minstalling any necessary device drivers

msetting the device’s SCSI ID number

mphysically attaching the device to your Macintosh

Note: Your computer has a second, internal SCSI connector to suppport an internal hard disk array. If you wish to install a hard disk array, contact an Apple-authorized service provider for assistance.

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