Black Box SW487A-R2 manual Configuration and Operation, SCSI Cable Interface Requirements

CHAPTER 5: Configuration and Operation

5. Configuration and Operation

5.1SCSI Cable Interface Requirements

The 6 x 4 Electronic SCSI Switch can be installed at any point on the SCSI bus. Always use high-quality cables for optimum computer performance and reliability.

The SW485A differential switch contains 68-pin high-density connectors for up to 80-MB-per-second wide Ultra SCSI and Ultra2 SCSI computers and peripherals. The maximum cable distance should not exceed 82 ft. (25 m).

The SW487A-R2 single-ended/low-voltage differential switch contains 68-pin high-density connectors for up to 160-MB-per-second wide Ultra SCSI, Ultra2 SCSI, and Ultra160 SCSI computers and peripherals:

•Low-Voltage Differential (LVD):

When operating with LVD devices, the SW487A-R2 supports 160-MBps wide Ultra160 SCSI computers and peripherals. The maximum cable distance for LVD should not exceed 82 ft. (25 m) total length.

•Single-Ended (SE):

When operating with SE devices, the SW487A-R2 supports 40-MBps wide Ultra SCSI computers and peripherals. The maximum cable distance for SE should not exceed 20 ft. (6 m) total length.

Black Box offers standard and custom SCSI cables for connecting the SCSI Switch to host devices and peripherals. Call Black Box Technical Support for details.

5.2 Internal Terminator Selection

The 6 x 4 Electronic SCSI Switch contains internal SCSI-bus terminators for each port. Termination is required at both ends of a SCSI bus for proper operation. Each port can have its internal terminator enabled or disabled from the front- panel display and keypad.

Refer to Figure 5-1 to select internal termination.

NOTE

Data errors will result if more than two sets of terminators are installed on any SCSI bus (see Figures 2-1 and 2-2).

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