
9.1 Using SCSI Bus Signal Converters
A SCSI bus signal converter allows you to couple a differential bus segment to a
Each SCSI signal converter has a
•DWZZA —
•DWZZB —
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Some UltraSCSI documentation uses the UltraSCSI "bus expander" term when referring to the DWZZB and UltraSCSI signal converters. Other UltraSCSI documentation refers to some UltraSCSI products as bus extender/converters.
For TruCluster Server there are no supported standalone
UltraSCSI bus expanders (DWZZC).
In this manual, any device that converts a differential signal to a
A SCSI signal converter is required when you want to connect devices with different transmission modes.
9.1.1 Types of SCSI Bus Signal Converters
Signal converters can be standalone units or StorageWorks building blocks (SBBs) that are installed in a storage shelf disk slot. You must use the signal converter module that is appropriate for your hardware configuration.
For example, use a