Chapter 2

Detailed Host Adapter

Installation

This chapter provides detailed instructions on how to install the LSI Logic Ultra320 SCSI to PCI-X host adapter boards and includes these topics:

Section 2.1, “Installing your Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapter,” page 2-1

Section 2.2, “SCSI Device Cables,” page 2-4

Section 2.3, “Connecting SCSI Devices,” page 2-6

Section 2.4, “Terminating the SCSI Bus,” page 2-11

Section 2.5, “Setting SCSI IDs,” page 2-12

Section 2.6, “Completing the Installation,” page 2-13

2.1Installing your Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapter

This section provides detailed instructions for installing your host adapter board and connecting your SCSI devices to it. The following illustrations show the LSI22320-R Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapter.

However, these illustrations apply to all boards. For more information about all the Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapters, refer to Chapter 3, “Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapter Board Characteristics.“

2.1.1 Selecting a PCI Slot

Step 1. Turn off and unplug your computer

Warning: Be sure to disconnect the computer’s power before you remove the cover and install the Ultra320 SCSI host adapter.

Step 2. Open your computer cabinet by removing its cover.

Ultra320 SCSI to PCI-X Host Adapters

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