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INTRODUCTION The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP Ultra160 SCSI controller enables you connect singled-ended devices along with 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slots. You can connect newer Ultra160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices to the slower single-ended transfer rate. CAUTION If you to connect up SCSI devices • Connect SCSI devices • Install Adaptec SCSI Card driver software 1 When installed in...
INTRODUCTION The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP Ultra160 SCSI controller enables you connect singled-ended devices along with 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slots. You can connect newer Ultra160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices to the slower single-ended transfer rate. CAUTION If you to connect up SCSI devices • Connect SCSI devices • Install Adaptec SCSI Card driver software 1 When installed in...
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...the cover from the computer. 2 STEP 2 After you will need to use this card in low-profile rack-mount server. CHANGING THE BRACKET CHANGING THE BRACKET The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP chips have a bracket designed to the computer and disconnect the power cord. WARNING Turn... OFF power to fit in a standard-height system, you turn off your computer). See the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP Technical Reference for more information....
...the cover from the computer. 2 STEP 2 After you will need to use this card in low-profile rack-mount server. CHANGING THE BRACKET CHANGING THE BRACKET The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP chips have a bracket designed to the computer and disconnect the power cord. WARNING Turn... OFF power to fit in a standard-height system, you turn off your computer). See the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP Technical Reference for more information....
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Select an expansion slot that supports Bus Mastering. Some 32-bit slots do not accommodate 64-bit cards, and the card or slot may have a 64-bit slot, you use in a 32-bit PCI slot. Refer to your computer is compliant with PCI Rev. 2.1 ... Step 4. Save the slot cover screw for use force. 3 WARNING Be careful when inserting the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP into a PCI slot. If your computer manual to install the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. If the computer does not have vertical or horizontal expansion slots. STEP 3 Locate an unused 64-bit PCI expansion slot and remove the...
Select an expansion slot that supports Bus Mastering. Some 32-bit slots do not accommodate 64-bit cards, and the card or slot may have a 64-bit slot, you use in a 32-bit PCI slot. Refer to your computer is compliant with PCI Rev. 2.1 ... Step 4. Save the slot cover screw for use force. 3 WARNING Be careful when inserting the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP into a PCI slot. If your computer manual to install the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. If the computer does not have vertical or horizontal expansion slots. STEP 3 Locate an unused 64-bit PCI expansion slot and remove the...
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... Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP: • Check the SCSI IDs. • Set the termination. • Connect the power cables. Since setup can have a unique SCSI ID number ranging from device to device, always refer to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference for specific instructions. Below are some guidelines for setting SCSI IDs and termination on these topics. Check the SCSI IDs The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP...
... Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP: • Check the SCSI IDs. • Set the termination. • Connect the power cables. Since setup can have a unique SCSI ID number ranging from device to device, always refer to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference for specific instructions. Below are some guidelines for setting SCSI IDs and termination on these topics. Check the SCSI IDs The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP...
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... in, you have an LVD or Auto switching terminator built into the end of the cable. NOTE The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP is not necessary to terminate individual internal LVD SCSI devices. Internal LVD cables usually have internal SCSI devices, mount each cable. With this type of each device in an available drive bay inside your...
... in, you have an LVD or Auto switching terminator built into the end of the cable. NOTE The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP is not necessary to terminate individual internal LVD SCSI devices. Internal LVD cables usually have internal SCSI devices, mount each cable. With this type of each device in an available drive bay inside your...
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Follow these steps to connect the devices: NOTE If you connect single-ended SCSI devices along with Ultra160 or Ultra2 SCSI devices, the data transfer speed drops to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. Internal SCSI device mounted in Step 1 below . STEP 1 Locate a 68-pin internal LVD SCSI cable, which has flat, laminated wires, as shown below . To do this...
Follow these steps to connect the devices: NOTE If you connect single-ended SCSI devices along with Ultra160 or Ultra2 SCSI devices, the data transfer speed drops to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. Internal SCSI device mounted in Step 1 below . STEP 1 Locate a 68-pin internal LVD SCSI cable, which has flat, laminated wires, as shown below . To do this...
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STEP 2 Plug the nonterminated end of the cable. Internal SCSI devices Plug first device to the internal LVD/SE connector. STEP 3 Plug the internal devices to the other cable connectors, starting with the connector at the end of the LVD SCSI cable. 7 Proper SCSI bus termination is provided by the terminator at the terminated end of the cable to this connector Built-in terminator on cable NOTE Internal Ultra2 and Ultra160 SCSI devices come from the factory with termination disabled and cannot be changed.
STEP 2 Plug the nonterminated end of the cable. Internal SCSI devices Plug first device to the internal LVD/SE connector. STEP 3 Plug the internal devices to the other cable connectors, starting with the connector at the end of the LVD SCSI cable. 7 Proper SCSI bus termination is provided by the terminator at the terminated end of the cable to this connector Built-in terminator on cable NOTE Internal Ultra2 and Ultra160 SCSI devices come from the factory with termination disabled and cannot be changed.
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If you connect only Ultra160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices to the speed of the Connecting External SCSI Devices Connect external SCSI devices to each internal SCSI device. Power input connector on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. 8 STEP 4 Connect a power cable from the power supply inside the com- STEP 1 Follow these steps to connect external SCSI devices: Connect one end of...
If you connect only Ultra160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices to the speed of the Connecting External SCSI Devices Connect external SCSI devices to each internal SCSI device. Power input connector on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. 8 STEP 4 Connect a power cable from the power supply inside the com- STEP 1 Follow these steps to connect external SCSI devices: Connect one end of...
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STEP 2 Connect the other external devices by cabling each device to the previous one external device, terminate the device and skip to the computer. 9 Terminated Not terminated STEP 4 Connect power cables to all external devices and to Step 4. Connect other end of the external SCSI cable to a SCSI connector on the back of the chain. SCSI Terminator 4 4 STEP 3 If you are installing only one , as shown below. Terminate only the device at the end of an external SCSI device.
STEP 2 Connect the other external devices by cabling each device to the previous one external device, terminate the device and skip to the computer. 9 Terminated Not terminated STEP 4 Connect power cables to all external devices and to Step 4. Connect other end of the external SCSI cable to a SCSI connector on the back of the chain. SCSI Terminator 4 4 STEP 3 If you are installing only one , as shown below. Terminate only the device at the end of an external SCSI device.
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... supported by the operating system you are using, read the operating system manual or contact the operating system vendor for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. The Ultra160 Family Manager Set contains driver software for many of the popular operating systems. Refer to run in single-ended...November 1999, may have embedded driver support for information. CAUTION Using a single-ended terminator will cause the SCSI bus to the Ultra160 Family Manager Set User's Guide and Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference for example, Windows® 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT®, Novell NetWare, and so...
... supported by the operating system you are using, read the operating system manual or contact the operating system vendor for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. The Ultra160 Family Manager Set contains driver software for many of the popular operating systems. Refer to run in single-ended...November 1999, may have embedded driver support for information. CAUTION Using a single-ended terminator will cause the SCSI bus to the Ultra160 Family Manager Set User's Guide and Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference for example, Windows® 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT®, Novell NetWare, and so...
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TROUBLESHOOTING If you are still unable to resolve a problem, refer to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference, or the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com for more information about cable length limits. • Is the SCSI bus properly terminated? able length? See the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Guide for additional troubleshooting information. 11 If you have any problems...
TROUBLESHOOTING If you are still unable to resolve a problem, refer to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference, or the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com for more information about cable length limits. • Is the SCSI bus properly terminated? able length? See the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Guide for additional troubleshooting information. 11 If you have any problems...
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... SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP 1 Understanding SCSI 1 SCSI IDs 2 Terminating the SCSI Bus 3 Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting Checklist 4 Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98 5 Common Error Messages 9 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP and SCSI Devices 10 Using SCSI Devices 10 SCSI Hard Disk Drives 10 Ultra160 Hard Disk Drives 11 Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices 12 Installing Multiple SCSI Cards 13 Connecting the LED Connector 13 Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP...
... SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP 1 Understanding SCSI 1 SCSI IDs 2 Terminating the SCSI Bus 3 Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting Checklist 4 Troubleshooting in Windows 95/98 5 Common Error Messages 9 Using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP and SCSI Devices 10 Using SCSI Devices 10 SCSI Hard Disk Drives 10 Ultra160 Hard Disk Drives 11 Combining SCSI and Non-SCSI Devices 12 Installing Multiple SCSI Cards 13 Connecting the LED Connector 13 Configuring the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP...
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Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference Connecting SCSI Devices 22 Maximum Cable Lengths 23 iv
Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference Connecting SCSI Devices 22 Maximum Cable Lengths 23 iv
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Note: Read the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP Installation Guide if you need instructions on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP supports Ultra160 SCSI devices. Overview Ultra160 SCSI on installing the SCSI Card, or connecting SCSI devices to it. This User's Reference provides information about troubleshooting, SCSI termination, and other important topics. however Adaptec provides an additional bracket that consists of SCSI technology that expands SCSI performance. A SCSI bus is...
Note: Read the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP Installation Guide if you need instructions on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP supports Ultra160 SCSI devices. Overview Ultra160 SCSI on installing the SCSI Card, or connecting SCSI devices to it. This User's Reference provides information about troubleshooting, SCSI termination, and other important topics. however Adaptec provides an additional bracket that consists of SCSI technology that expands SCSI performance. A SCSI bus is...
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... priority of the device. SCSI cables are trying to use SCSI IDs 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. I If you can have 8-bit (or Narrow) SCSI devices, they must be assigned to the SCSI card and each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. SCSI ID 0 is 6 to 0, 15 to 8. SCSI IDs Each device attached to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, as well as the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP itself, must be changed...
... priority of the device. SCSI cables are trying to use SCSI IDs 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. I If you can have 8-bit (or Narrow) SCSI devices, they must be assigned to the SCSI card and each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. SCSI ID 0 is 6 to 0, 15 to 8. SCSI IDs Each device attached to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, as well as the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP itself, must be changed...
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... terminated. However, termination on the device. By default, the Boot Target ID is controlled by manually setting a jumper or a switch on the back of the device from which SCSI ID is accomplished when the device at its end. Since the method for termination: ...I Internal Ultra160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices come from a SCSI hard disk drive connected to Automatic (the preferred method). I Termination on non-Ultra160 and Ultra2 internal SCSI devices usually is set to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, the Boot Target ID setting in terminator at the...
... terminated. However, termination on the device. By default, the Boot Target ID is controlled by manually setting a jumper or a switch on the back of the device from which SCSI ID is accomplished when the device at its end. Since the method for termination: ...I Internal Ultra160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices come from a SCSI hard disk drive connected to Automatic (the preferred method). I Termination on non-Ultra160 and Ultra2 internal SCSI devices usually is set to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, the Boot Target ID setting in terminator at the...
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Troubleshooting Checklist Most problems with using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP result from errors in preparing and connecting devices on ? I Are all SCSI devices and the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP assigned unique SCSI IDs? I Are all SCSI devices turned on the SCSI bus. I Is the PCI expansion slot compliant with ...connected? Note: If you still experience problems after following the recommendations in the PCI expansion slot? Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference Troubleshooting Most problems can be resolved by following the recommendations, continue with the rest...
Troubleshooting Checklist Most problems with using the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP result from errors in preparing and connecting devices on ? I Are all SCSI devices and the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP assigned unique SCSI IDs? I Are all SCSI devices turned on the SCSI bus. I Is the PCI expansion slot compliant with ...connected? Note: If you still experience problems after following the recommendations in the PCI expansion slot? Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference Troubleshooting Most problems can be resolved by following the recommendations, continue with the rest...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting in Safe Mode.) 5 How can verify that the SCSI card is functioning normally? 1 Start or restart your computer. 2 (For Windows 95:) When the message "Starting Windows 95" appears, press and release the F8 function key .../or hardware need to be checked. 5 If the system still fails to boot, and the boot drive is connected to an EIDE controller, shut down the system, remove the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, and restart the computer. 6 Verify that an IRQ is available by viewing resources in System Properties. 7 Right click on the My Computer...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting in Safe Mode.) 5 How can verify that the SCSI card is functioning normally? 1 Start or restart your computer. 2 (For Windows 95:) When the message "Starting Windows 95" appears, press and release the F8 function key .../or hardware need to be checked. 5 If the system still fails to boot, and the boot drive is connected to an EIDE controller, shut down the system, remove the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, and restart the computer. 6 Verify that an IRQ is available by viewing resources in System Properties. 7 Right click on the My Computer...
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... Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Properties from the menu. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Double-click the SCSI Controller icon. Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference How can I If the driver is listed, the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP driver is loading properly. I If the driver is listed but has an exclamation mark inside a red circle appears with other...
... Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Properties from the menu. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Double-click the SCSI Controller icon. Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP User's Reference How can I If the driver is listed, the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP driver is loading properly. I If the driver is listed but has an exclamation mark inside a red circle appears with other...
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...of hardware you want to have Windows search for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP does not appear under Device Manager, or the software driver for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. 4 Follow the on the screen. 6 Select 29160, 29160N, or Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller. Troubleshooting What if there is selected from the menu... Disk... If Windows 95/98 does not detect the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, obtain the driver from the computer manufacturer and run the Add New Hardware Wizard again: 1 Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Control Panel. 2 Click Next to begin installing your new hardware...
...of hardware you want to have Windows search for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP does not appear under Device Manager, or the software driver for the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP. 4 Follow the on the screen. 6 Select 29160, 29160N, or Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller. Troubleshooting What if there is selected from the menu... Disk... If Windows 95/98 does not detect the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160LP, obtain the driver from the computer manufacturer and run the Add New Hardware Wizard again: 1 Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in Control Panel. 2 Click Next to begin installing your new hardware...