©NationalInstruments Corporation 2-1 GPIB-SCSI-Afor Solaris
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Installation
This chapter describeshow to install NI-488.2 for Solaris and how to
configure and connect the GPIB-SCSI-A to your Sun SPARC system.
The NI-488.2 software included in this kit is intended for use with Sun
SPARCsystems running Solaris 2.5.1 or higher.
Figure 2-1 showsthe rear p anel of the GPIB-SCSI-A.
Figure2-1. GPIB-SCSI-ARear Panel

Configuring the Hardware

The hardware configurations of the SCSI ID (Target ID) and the GPIB
primary address must match the software configuration in the system
configuration files and the NI-488.2 software.
The GPIB-SCSI-A is shipped from the factory with a 100-120 V or a
220-240 V powersupply. Before you use the GPIB-SCSI-A, verify that
thevoltage on the power supply matches the voltage that is supplied in
your area.
Caution Operating the GPIB-SCSI-A at any voltageoth er than the one specifiedon th e
bottomof the unit coulddamage the unit. Replacement fuses must be the proper type and
rating. See Appendix B, Specifications, for fuse information.
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