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Installation and Hardware Guide AAA-131CA PCI-to-Wide UltraSCSI Array Adapter R
Installation and Hardware Guide AAA-131CA PCI-to-Wide UltraSCSI Array Adapter R
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w w w w AAA-131CA PCI-to-Wide UltraSCSI Array Adapter Installation and Hardware Guide R
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...Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AAA, AHA, AIC, Array1000, SCSISelect, CI/O, and ArrayConfig are owned by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc. Windows and Windows 95 are registered trademarks and Windows NT is subject to make changes in the U.S. and other trademarks are trademarks of Adaptec...may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in this document to its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in any form or by their respective...
...Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AAA, AHA, AIC, Array1000, SCSISelect, CI/O, and ArrayConfig are owned by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc. Windows and Windows 95 are registered trademarks and Windows NT is subject to make changes in the U.S. and other trademarks are trademarks of Adaptec...may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in this document to its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in any form or by their respective...
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...this device may cause undesired operation. Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable and power cable to ensure compliance of the rules. Adaptec, Inc. These limits are designed to the specified limits of this unit to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ... equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. AAA-131CA Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all ...
...this device may cause undesired operation. Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable and power cable to ensure compliance of the rules. Adaptec, Inc. These limits are designed to the specified limits of this unit to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ... equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. AAA-131CA Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all ...
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w w w w Contents 1 Introduction System Requirements 1-1 Installation Overview 1-2 2 Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices AAA-131CA Layout 2-2 Installing SIMM Memory 2-3 Installing the AAA-131CA Array Adapter 2-3 Connecting the LED Activity Indicator 2-5 Connecting SCSI Devices 2-6 Choosing SCSI Cables 2-6 Connecting Internal SCSI Devices 2-7 Connecting External SCSI Devices 2-8 Connecting External SCSI Array ...
w w w w Contents 1 Introduction System Requirements 1-1 Installation Overview 1-2 2 Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices AAA-131CA Layout 2-2 Installing SIMM Memory 2-3 Installing the AAA-131CA Array Adapter 2-3 Connecting the LED Activity Indicator 2-5 Connecting SCSI Devices 2-6 Choosing SCSI Cables 2-6 Connecting Internal SCSI Devices 2-7 Connecting External SCSI Devices 2-8 Connecting External SCSI Array ...
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... 3.51 4-2 Windows NT 4.0 4-3 Installing the Driver When Windows NT is Already Installed 4-4 Windows NT 3.51 4-4 Windows NT 4.0 4-6 Installing Adaptec CI/O Workstation Array Management Software for Windows NT 4-7 5 Configuring the AAA-131CA Adapter with SCSISelect Default AAA-131CA Adapter Settings 5-2 Starting the SCSISelect Utility 5-3 Using SCSISelect Menus 5-3 Exiting SCSISelect 5-3 Using the SCSI Disk Utilities 5-4 SCSISelect Settings...
... 3.51 4-2 Windows NT 4.0 4-3 Installing the Driver When Windows NT is Already Installed 4-4 Windows NT 3.51 4-4 Windows NT 4.0 4-6 Installing Adaptec CI/O Workstation Array Management Software for Windows NT 4-7 5 Configuring the AAA-131CA Adapter with SCSISelect Default AAA-131CA Adapter Settings 5-2 Starting the SCSISelect Utility 5-3 Using SCSISelect Menus 5-3 Exiting SCSISelect 5-3 Using the SCSI Disk Utilities 5-4 SCSISelect Settings...
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1 w w w w Introduction The Adaptec® AAA™-131CA PCI-to initially install the AAA-131CA adapter, create the first array, and then install the ...68-pin internal connectors and a 68-pin external connector. System Requirements The minimum system requirements for the AAA-131CA are s PCI-based 90-MHz Pentium or equivalent motherboard with your array adapter, explains how to use... faster SIMM (non-EDO). (See the Adaptec Web Site at http://www.adaptec.com/RAID for a list of approved SIMMs and vendors.) s Five MBytes of hard disk space for the AAA-131CA software (five MBytes of free hard disk...
1 w w w w Introduction The Adaptec® AAA™-131CA PCI-to initially install the AAA-131CA adapter, create the first array, and then install the ...68-pin internal connectors and a 68-pin external connector. System Requirements The minimum system requirements for the AAA-131CA are s PCI-based 90-MHz Pentium or equivalent motherboard with your array adapter, explains how to use... faster SIMM (non-EDO). (See the Adaptec Web Site at http://www.adaptec.com/RAID for a list of approved SIMMs and vendors.) s Five MBytes of hard disk space for the AAA-131CA software (five MBytes of free hard disk...
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... request the installation files on floppy diskettes) Installation Overview s Install the AAA-131CA adapter in the desktop system s Connect the SCSI devices to the AAA-131CA s Create the first (bootable) array with the ArrayConfigCA™ program s Install the AAA-131CA driver along with Windows NT s Install the Adaptec CI/O Workstation Array Management Software on your system Ì 1-2
... request the installation files on floppy diskettes) Installation Overview s Install the AAA-131CA adapter in the desktop system s Connect the SCSI devices to the AAA-131CA s Create the first (bootable) array with the ArrayConfigCA™ program s Install the AAA-131CA driver along with Windows NT s Install the Adaptec CI/O Workstation Array Management Software on your system Ì 1-2
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2 w w w w Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices To install the AAA-131CA your SCSI devices, you will need to s Install SIMM memory s Back up any existing data s Install the AAA-131CA in your system s Connect SCSI devices 2-1
2 w w w w Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices To install the AAA-131CA your SCSI devices, you will need to s Install SIMM memory s Back up any existing data s Install the AAA-131CA in your system s Connect SCSI devices 2-1
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You may find it helpful to refer to this figure while installing your adapter. 68-pin Internal SCSI Connector 50-pin Internal SCSI Connector LED Connector 68-pin Wide External SCSI Connector SIMM Memory PCI Bus Contacts Figure 2-1. AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide AAA-131CA Layout Figure 2-1 identifies the major components on the AAA-131CA. AAA-131CA Major Components 2-2
You may find it helpful to refer to this figure while installing your adapter. 68-pin Internal SCSI Connector 50-pin Internal SCSI Connector LED Connector 68-pin Wide External SCSI Connector SIMM Memory PCI Bus Contacts Figure 2-1. AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide AAA-131CA Layout Figure 2-1 identifies the major components on the AAA-131CA. AAA-131CA Major Components 2-2
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...-pin 16-MByte Fastpage mode SIMM, as shown in Figure 2-2. (The SIMM may already be populated with installation. Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices Installing SIMM Memory Before you reconnect your devices and your create your computer documentation.) 3 Locate an unused...slot that covers the card-slot opening. 2-3 Installing SIMM in the SIMM Memory Socket Installing the AAA-131CA Array Adapter Follow these steps to the instructions in the socket.) Visit the Adaptec Web Site at http:// www.adaptec.com/RAID for a list of approved SIMMs and vendors. Figure 2-2.
...-pin 16-MByte Fastpage mode SIMM, as shown in Figure 2-2. (The SIMM may already be populated with installation. Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices Installing SIMM Memory Before you reconnect your devices and your create your computer documentation.) 3 Locate an unused...slot that covers the card-slot opening. 2-3 Installing SIMM in the SIMM Memory Socket Installing the AAA-131CA Array Adapter Follow these steps to the instructions in the socket.) Visit the Adaptec Web Site at http:// www.adaptec.com/RAID for a list of approved SIMMs and vendors. Figure 2-2.
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Press down firmly so that the PCI bus contacts are securely seated in a PCI Expansion Slot 2-4 Installing an AAA-131CA in the slot. Expansion Slot Cover Screw Host Adapter Bracket Bus Contacts PCI Expansion Slots (typically white or ivory) Figure 2-3. ure 2-3. AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide 4 Insert the AAA-131CA adapter in the PCI slot, as shown in Step 3. Secure the adapter bracket with the screw you removed in Fig-
Press down firmly so that the PCI bus contacts are securely seated in a PCI Expansion Slot 2-4 Installing an AAA-131CA in the slot. Expansion Slot Cover Screw Host Adapter Bracket Bus Contacts PCI Expansion Slots (typically white or ivory) Figure 2-3. ure 2-3. AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide 4 Insert the AAA-131CA adapter in the PCI slot, as shown in Step 3. Secure the adapter bracket with the screw you removed in Fig-
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... drives (e.g., IDE), the LED will no longer indicate activity on the AAA-131CA adapter. Connecting the LED Activity Indicator 2-5 If you want the LED to light whenever there is activity on the AAA-131CA adapter instead, you must disconnect the LED cable from the motherboard and ...connect it to the AAA-131CA adapter. 1 2-pin LED cable Figure 2-4. Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices Connecting the LED Activity Indicator (...
... drives (e.g., IDE), the LED will no longer indicate activity on the AAA-131CA adapter. Connecting the LED Activity Indicator 2-5 If you want the LED to light whenever there is activity on the AAA-131CA adapter instead, you must disconnect the LED cable from the motherboard and ...connect it to the AAA-131CA adapter. 1 2-pin LED cable Figure 2-4. Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices Connecting the LED Activity Indicator (...
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... on page 2-12 as well as described in the following table (see Connecting External SCSI Array Enclosures (Storage Subsystems) on cabling SCSI devices): To Install... AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide Connecting SCSI Devices The AAA-131CA adapter supports both internal and external SCSI devices.
... on page 2-12 as well as described in the following table (see Connecting External SCSI Array Enclosures (Storage Subsystems) on cabling SCSI devices): To Install... AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide Connecting SCSI Devices The AAA-131CA adapter supports both internal and external SCSI devices.
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... connector on a channel. Do not assign SCSI ID 7, because each SCSI device for installation: - If you are permitted on the AAA-131CA adapter. Attaching 68-pin Internal Ribbon Cable 2-7 Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices Connecting Internal SCSI Devices Follow these steps to your computer and device documentation for additional information... duplicate IDs are connecting 8-bit internal SCSI devices, attach one end of the 68-pin cable to the 50-pin internal SCSI connector on the AAA-131CA adapter.
... connector on a channel. Do not assign SCSI ID 7, because each SCSI device for installation: - If you are permitted on the AAA-131CA adapter. Attaching 68-pin Internal Ribbon Cable 2-7 Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices Connecting Internal SCSI Devices Follow these steps to your computer and device documentation for additional information... duplicate IDs are connecting 8-bit internal SCSI devices, attach one end of the 68-pin cable to the 50-pin internal SCSI connector on the AAA-131CA adapter.
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... the 68-pin cable to the 68-pin Ultra Wide external SCSI connector on page 2-12. Attaching an External Cable to the External SCSI Connector 2-8 AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide 4 Attach the remaining connectors on the cable to the remaining internal devices. 5 Connect an available DC power cable (from 0 to 15...
... the 68-pin cable to the 68-pin Ultra Wide external SCSI connector on page 2-12. Attaching an External Cable to the External SCSI Connector 2-8 AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide 4 Attach the remaining connectors on the cable to the remaining internal devices. 5 Connect an available DC power cable (from 0 to 15...
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Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices 3 Attach the connector at the other end of the cable to either one of the SCSI connectors on the external SCSI device, as shown in Figure 2-7. (If you are installing only one external device, attach an active terminator to the device.) 3 AcTtievremTinearmtinignaPtlourg Figure 2-7. Attaching a Single External Device 2-9
Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices 3 Attach the connector at the other end of the cable to either one of the SCSI connectors on the external SCSI device, as shown in Figure 2-7. (If you are installing only one external device, attach an active terminator to the device.) 3 AcTtievremTinearmtinignaPtlourg Figure 2-7. Attaching a Single External Device 2-9
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Attaching Multiple External Devices 2-10 2 4 AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide 4 Connect other external SCSI devices by daisy-chaining each device to the previous device until all external SCSI devices have been connected, as shown in Figure 2-8. (The device at the end of the chain must have an active terminator installed. See SCSI Termination on page 2-14 for additional information.) 3 TermAicntaivtiengTPerlumginator Figure 2-8.
Attaching Multiple External Devices 2-10 2 4 AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide 4 Connect other external SCSI devices by daisy-chaining each device to the previous device until all external SCSI devices have been connected, as shown in Figure 2-8. (The device at the end of the chain must have an active terminator installed. See SCSI Termination on page 2-14 for additional information.) 3 TermAicntaivtiengTPerlumginator Figure 2-8.
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... means that the array enclosure electrically isolates the bad disk's SCSI connector from the remaining good disks while the bad disk is replaced. Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices Connecting External SCSI Array Enclosures (Storage Subsystems) If you are not sure whether it supports hot swapping 2-11 s Ideally, the....) s All rules for your SCSI devices in an array enclosure. Data can add or remove disks without pausing data I/O on a drive, you are installing the AAA-131CA adapter in the enclosure.
... means that the array enclosure electrically isolates the bad disk's SCSI connector from the remaining good disks while the bad disk is replaced. Installing the AAA-131CA Adapter and Connecting SCSI Devices Connecting External SCSI Array Enclosures (Storage Subsystems) If you are not sure whether it supports hot swapping 2-11 s Ideally, the....) s All rules for your SCSI devices in an array enclosure. Data can add or remove disks without pausing data I/O on a drive, you are installing the AAA-131CA adapter in the enclosure.
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... is not specifically designed as a array enclosure (such as a standard tower unit), be sure it . s Use good-quality SCSI cabling, and minimize the stub lengths. AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide s If the enclosure you are using for Connecting SCSI Devices All SCSI Devices s If you are booting your computer from a single...
... is not specifically designed as a array enclosure (such as a standard tower unit), be sure it . s Use good-quality SCSI cabling, and minimize the stub lengths. AAA-131CA Installation and Hardware Guide s If the enclosure you are using for Connecting SCSI Devices All SCSI Devices s If you are booting your computer from a single...