2.2 Detailed Installation Procedure

This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing your LSI21003 and connecting it to your SCSI peripherals. If you are experienced in these tasks, you may prefer to use Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Procedure.” If you are not confident that you can perform the tasks as described here, LSI Logic suggests getting assistance.

2.2.1 Before You Start

Before you start, look through the task list below to get an overall idea of the steps to perform.

•Open your PC cabinet and select an open PCI slot

•Insert the host adapter

•Connect your internal and external SCSI peripherals

•Terminate the SCSI bus

•Set the peripheral SCSI IDs

•Make any configuration changes

•Replace your PC cabinet cover

•Install the software

The SCSI host adapter acts on your computer’s behalf as the host to your suite of SCSI peripherals. Each chain of SCSI peripheral devices and their host adapter work together, and they are referred to as a SCSI bus.

Each SCSI host adapter that you install can act as host for up to

15 peripheral devices (depending on the SCSI bus speed), not including the adapter itself.

Detailed Installation Procedure

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