Black Box SCSI Differential Converter manual 2 of, Overview, Typical Applications, Features

FEATURES

•SCSI differential to single-ended bus converter.

•Extends SCSI bus an additional 82 ft. (25 m).

•Asynchronous and synchronous compatible.

•SCSI-1, SCSI-2, and SCSI-3 compatible.

•Single-ended to single-ended SCSI bus extender.

•Does not occupy SCSI bus ID.

Interconnect two converters and use them as a single-ended to single-ended bus extender.

SCSI Differential Converter SCSI Differential Converter

82-ft. (25-m) Length

Computer

CD-ROMDisk DriveTape BackupDisk DriveLaser Printer

Or use one to translatesingle-ended SCSI bus signals

into differential signals		Disk Drive
	Computer	Computer
or vice versa.		SCSI Differential Converter

OVERVIEW

With the SCSI Differential Converter, you get two great functions with one product. The SCSI Differential Converter translates single-ended SCSI bus signals into differential signals and vice versa. And it can be used as a single-ended to single-ended bus extender system up to 121 feet

(36.9 meters). Just interconnect two units.

The SCSI Differential Converter is highly compatible.

It’s a popular choice for high-speed interconnection media between micro, mini, and mainframe computers and high- performance peripherals. And it’s compatible with most host adapters and peripherals that conform to ANSI X3.131 and X3T9.2 specifications.

Interface the SCSI Differential Converter with multiple host computers to provide a high-speed, extended intercommuni- cations link of standard SCSI bus interfaces. And remember that peripherals with high-speed data throughput usually need a differential interface to operate over longer cable lengths. The SCSI Differential Converter gives you increased noise immunity, while maintaining signal integrity over extended distances.

The SCSI Differential Converter contains an internal active bus terminator which improves cable-matching characteristics. Remove it for added flexibility.

Extend the working distance of high-speed host-to-host computers, get remote high-resolution graphics, and store

data. The SCSI Differential Converter provides ideal solutions for high-speed remote data communications.

Installation is easy. It’s completely transparent to all SCSI-1, SCSI-2, and SCSI-3 commands and doesn’t require a SCSI device address. And it can be installed anywhere on the bus to provide the bus conversion you need.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Translates single-ended SCSI bus signals into differential bus signals or vice versa, or use two units as a single-ended to single-ended bus extender.

Technically Speaking

The SCSI Differential Converter interfaces directly with SCSI interface adapters used in PCs, VME, DEC™, Sun®, EISA, and Macintosh® host computers. It also extends the working distance to disk drives, CD-ROM memory systems, and tape backup peripherals.

Single-ended and differential device termination meets ANSI X3.131 and Z3T9.2 specifications. And proprietary switching logic enables the SCSI Differential Converter to maintain complete SCSI command functionality.

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