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No part of this document, or from the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 800-416-8066. - Changes The material in this document is for information about installing or using the PowerDomain 2940UW/ 3940UW, check this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in some jurisdictions. Adaptec reserves the right to assure its users. Adaptec Technical Support and Services If...
No part of this document, or from the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 800-416-8066. - Changes The material in this document is for information about installing or using the PowerDomain 2940UW/ 3940UW, check this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in some jurisdictions. Adaptec reserves the right to assure its users. Adaptec Technical Support and Services If...
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... Information 3-4 Setting Termination 3-7 Updating Flash ROM 3-11 Setting Advanced Options 3-14 Setting Defaults 3-15 Target Options 3-16 Saving Settings 3-20 Target Options Dialog Box 3-20 PowerDomain Control Window 3-21 Using Balloon Help 3-22 Getting Information about the PowerDomain Control Utility 3-22 Quitting the PowerDomain Control Utility 3-23 4 Troubleshooting SCSI Troubleshooting Checklist 4-1 Error Messages 4-3 A Product Specifications System Interface A-1 Unit Connectivity (Single-ended) A-1 PowerDomain 2940UW A-1 PowerDomain 3940UW A-1 Speed A-2 Dimensions (Standard PCI Bus Form...
... Information 3-4 Setting Termination 3-7 Updating Flash ROM 3-11 Setting Advanced Options 3-14 Setting Defaults 3-15 Target Options 3-16 Saving Settings 3-20 Target Options Dialog Box 3-20 PowerDomain Control Window 3-21 Using Balloon Help 3-22 Getting Information about the PowerDomain Control Utility 3-22 Quitting the PowerDomain Control Utility 3-23 4 Troubleshooting SCSI Troubleshooting Checklist 4-1 Error Messages 4-3 A Product Specifications System Interface A-1 Unit Connectivity (Single-ended) A-1 PowerDomain 2940UW A-1 PowerDomain 3940UW A-1 Speed A-2 Dimensions (Standard PCI Bus Form...
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...-AAA61AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 1 w w w w Getting Started Welcome to Adaptec®, and congratulations on your desktop System Requirements You must have the following hardware and software to easily change SCSI-related settings directly from your purchase of the PowerDomain™ 2940UW/3940UW. Your new SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) accelerator card features s Fast, reliable data transfer among the SCSI devices connected to it s A configuration control utility that enables you to use the PowerDomain 2940UW...
...-AAA61AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 1 w w w w Getting Started Welcome to Adaptec®, and congratulations on your desktop System Requirements You must have the following hardware and software to easily change SCSI-related settings directly from your purchase of the PowerDomain™ 2940UW/3940UW. Your new SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) accelerator card features s Fast, reliable data transfer among the SCSI devices connected to it s A configuration control utility that enables you to use the PowerDomain 2940UW...
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... the PowerDomain 2940UW/ 3940UW and Connecting SCSI Devices This chapter tells you how to do the following: s Install PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW accelerator cards in your MacOS PCI-based system (both tower and desktop models) s Connect internal and external SCSI devices to each PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW installed s Set SCSI chain termination s Assign SCSI IDs 2-1 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPSPCAAAAAArotuoiAAAwrncAAArtekAAAeSrAAAnNDAAAptAAAeuoDAAAcmmAAAaAAANtbaeAAAieu:AAAnrmAAA2:2AAA/5bAAA921eAAA04r0AAA/0:AAA98U4AAA66AAA9W4AAA3-AAA0/7AAA304AAA9,2AAA4R-AAA00AAAeU0AAAvAAAW.AAABAAAAAAUAAAsAAAeAAArAAA...
... the PowerDomain 2940UW/ 3940UW and Connecting SCSI Devices This chapter tells you how to do the following: s Install PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW accelerator cards in your MacOS PCI-based system (both tower and desktop models) s Connect internal and external SCSI devices to each PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW installed s Set SCSI chain termination s Assign SCSI IDs 2-1 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPSPCAAAAAArotuoiAAAwrncAAArtekAAAeSrAAAnNDAAAptAAAeuoDAAAcmmAAAaAAANtbaeAAAieu:AAAnrmAAA2:2AAA/5bAAA921eAAA04r0AAA/0:AAA98U4AAA66AAA9W4AAA3-AAA0/7AAA304AAA9,2AAA4R-AAA00AAAeU0AAAvAAAW.AAABAAAAAAUAAAsAAAeAAArAAA...
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... calculating the total length of the SCSI chain, consider the following: s The length of connections. A drive might have up to 110 ohms. s Make sure all cables in . Poor-quality cables can purchase by calling Adaptec at the number listed on the SCSI chain. Installing the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW and Connecting SCSI Devices Choosing SCSI Cables Always use high-quality SCSI cables to connect the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW to devices on page iii.
... calculating the total length of the SCSI chain, consider the following: s The length of connections. A drive might have up to 110 ohms. s Make sure all cables in . Poor-quality cables can purchase by calling Adaptec at the number listed on the SCSI chain. Installing the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW and Connecting SCSI Devices Choosing SCSI Cables Always use high-quality SCSI cables to connect the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW to devices on page iii.
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... the documentation included with the device for installation instructions. A change in wire gauge from one cable to Connecting External SCSI Devices-Tower Models on page 2-34 or Connecting External SCSI Devices-Desktop Models on page 2-41. s Flat single-ended cables should be installed before you are not installing internal SCSI devices, turn to the next - A change in the type of the system. Before installing an internal SCSI device, refer to the next - A change in cable impedance, including the following - PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW User's Guide s Any change...
... the documentation included with the device for installation instructions. A change in wire gauge from one cable to Connecting External SCSI Devices-Tower Models on page 2-34 or Connecting External SCSI Devices-Desktop Models on page 2-41. s Flat single-ended cables should be installed before you are not installing internal SCSI devices, turn to the next - A change in the type of the system. Before installing an internal SCSI device, refer to the next - A change in cable impedance, including the following - PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW User's Guide s Any change...
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... in Setting SCSI Chain Termination on page 2-48.) Be sure to check the documentation included with your SCSI device for any special installation instructions. 68-pin Internal Connector (PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW) To connect internal SCSI devices to the 68-pin internal connector(s) of the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW 1 Connect the cable end referred to in step 1 on page 2-25 (for tower models) or in step 3 on page 2-28 (for desktop models) to a 68-pin internal accelerator card connector. (PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW connectors are...
... in Setting SCSI Chain Termination on page 2-48.) Be sure to check the documentation included with your SCSI device for any special installation instructions. 68-pin Internal Connector (PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW) To connect internal SCSI devices to the 68-pin internal connector(s) of the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW 1 Connect the cable end referred to in step 1 on page 2-25 (for tower models) or in step 3 on page 2-28 (for desktop models) to a 68-pin internal accelerator card connector. (PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW connectors are...
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...:gAAA2AAAe/AAA:2AAA27AAA-/AAA39AAA46AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Before you connect external SCSI devices, you reassemble your computer, check the following: s Is each SCSI device on page 2-41. Connecting External SCSI Devices-Tower Models Note: Instructions for any special installation instructions. s Are internal and external SCSI devices firmly connected to a unique SCSI ID? PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW User's Guide Note: Be sure to terminate the device at the end of the SCSI chain. (Termination is explained in its expansion card slot?
...:gAAA2AAAe/AAA:2AAA27AAA-/AAA39AAA46AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Before you connect external SCSI devices, you reassemble your computer, check the following: s Is each SCSI device on page 2-41. Connecting External SCSI Devices-Tower Models Note: Instructions for any special installation instructions. s Are internal and external SCSI devices firmly connected to a unique SCSI ID? PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW User's Guide Note: Be sure to terminate the device at the end of the SCSI chain. (Termination is explained in its expansion card slot?
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PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW User's Guide b Slide the cover back until it snaps into place. 3 Reconnect the power cords to all external SCSI devices and to the computer. 4 Turn ON the power to all external devices, and then turn ON the power to the computer. 5 After the accelerator card is installed, you can change its configuration using the configuration control utility, which is explained in Chapter 3, Opening and Using the PowerDomain Control Utility. 2-44 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPSPCAAAAAArotuoiAAAwrncAAArtekAAAeSrAAAnNDAAAptAAAeuoDAAAcmmAAAaAAANtbaeAAAieu:AAAnrmAAA2:2AAA...
PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW User's Guide b Slide the cover back until it snaps into place. 3 Reconnect the power cords to all external SCSI devices and to the computer. 4 Turn ON the power to all external devices, and then turn ON the power to the computer. 5 After the accelerator card is installed, you can change its configuration using the configuration control utility, which is explained in Chapter 3, Opening and Using the PowerDomain Control Utility. 2-44 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPSPCAAAAAArotuoiAAAwrncAAArtekAAAeSrAAAnNDAAAptAAAeuoDAAAcmmAAAaAAANtbaeAAAieu:AAAnrmAAA2:2AAA...
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... and last physical devices of your hardware has active termination. Many drive manufacturers supply hard disk drives with passive terminators, which two SCSI devices, including the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW, are using Fast SCSI-2 drives, check the documentation that came with the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW. PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW User's Guide Setting SCSI Chain Termination Termination circuits must remove before you can cause numerous problems such as missing drives, system error messages, applications reported as bad, failure to restart, or...
... and last physical devices of your hardware has active termination. Many drive manufacturers supply hard disk drives with passive terminators, which two SCSI devices, including the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW, are using Fast SCSI-2 drives, check the documentation that came with the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW. PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW User's Guide Setting SCSI Chain Termination Termination circuits must remove before you can cause numerous problems such as missing drives, system error messages, applications reported as bad, failure to restart, or...
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... to the SCSI connector. On other SCSI devices, you . Refer to the SCSI device documentation to determine how to enable or disable termination on the last SCSI device. One external cable is controlled by three external cables. You must physically remove or install built-in terminators. PowerDomain 3940UW with 68-pin External Devices When only the PowerDomain 3940UW external connector for instructions.) The following sections show the most commonly used termination configurations. Setting Accelerator Card Termination Use the configuration control utility to perform the procedure...
... to the SCSI connector. On other SCSI devices, you . Refer to the SCSI device documentation to determine how to enable or disable termination on the last SCSI device. One external cable is controlled by three external cables. You must physically remove or install built-in terminators. PowerDomain 3940UW with 68-pin External Devices When only the PowerDomain 3940UW external connector for instructions.) The following sections show the most commonly used termination configurations. Setting Accelerator Card Termination Use the configuration control utility to perform the procedure...
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... PowerDomain Control Utility disk into the floppy disk drive. A window similar to the following appears. (If the window doesn't appear, double-click the PowerDomain Control disk icon on your desktop.) 2 If you see a Read Me icon, double-click it and follow the instructions in a safe place. If you need information about making a back-up copy or about performing any other basic procedure, refer to your user documentation...
... PowerDomain Control Utility disk into the floppy disk drive. A window similar to the following appears. (If the window doesn't appear, double-click the PowerDomain Control disk icon on your desktop.) 2 If you see a Read Me icon, double-click it and follow the instructions in a safe place. If you need information about making a back-up copy or about performing any other basic procedure, refer to your user documentation...
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The PowerDomain Control window appears. Using the PowerDomain Control Utility Use the PowerDomain Control utility to obtain additional SCSI controller information, set SCSI termination, update flash ROM, set parity options, select an initiator SCSI ID, reset SCSI default values, and set target options for all PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW accelerator cards installed in your computer. Opening and Using the PowerDomain Control Utility 3 Drag the PowerDomain Control application icon onto your system hard disk drive, and place it away. 5 Double-click the PowerDomain Control icon. This...
The PowerDomain Control window appears. Using the PowerDomain Control Utility Use the PowerDomain Control utility to obtain additional SCSI controller information, set SCSI termination, update flash ROM, set parity options, select an initiator SCSI ID, reset SCSI default values, and set target options for all PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW accelerator cards installed in your computer. Opening and Using the PowerDomain Control Utility 3 Drag the PowerDomain Control application icon onto your system hard disk drive, and place it away. 5 Double-click the PowerDomain Control icon. This...
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... the controller of the selected SCSI bus The available connectors on the selected SCSI bus The options supported by the selected SCSI bus The initiator SCSI ID of the selected SCSI bus The maximum SCSI ID number supported by the selected SCSI bus (e.g., a SCSI bus with a maximum SCSI ID of 7 supports 8 SCSI IDs, numbered 0-7) The maximum LUN number supported by the selected SCSI bus (e.g., a SCSI bus with a maximum LUN of 7 supports 8 LUNs, numbered 0-7) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to obtain additional SCSI controller information on any other PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW accelerator cards installed in...
... the controller of the selected SCSI bus The available connectors on the selected SCSI bus The options supported by the selected SCSI bus The initiator SCSI ID of the selected SCSI bus The maximum SCSI ID number supported by the selected SCSI bus (e.g., a SCSI bus with a maximum SCSI ID of 7 supports 8 SCSI IDs, numbered 0-7) The maximum LUN number supported by the selected SCSI bus (e.g., a SCSI bus with a maximum LUN of 7 supports 8 LUNs, numbered 0-7) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to obtain additional SCSI controller information on any other PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW accelerator cards installed in...
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...-50-pin adapter) and a 68-pin cable is only available for the PowerDomain 2940UW. s Automatic When you click the Wide-to -narrow Note: This option is attached to another connector on the SCSI chain highlighted in the Select a SCSI bus list. This setting should work for the selected SCSI chain after examining the connectors on the SCSI accelerator card. Opening and Using the PowerDomain Control Utility Setting Termination The PowerDomain Control utility...
...-50-pin adapter) and a 68-pin cable is only available for the PowerDomain 2940UW. s Automatic When you click the Wide-to -narrow Note: This option is attached to another connector on the SCSI chain highlighted in the Select a SCSI bus list. This setting should work for the selected SCSI chain after examining the connectors on the SCSI accelerator card. Opening and Using the PowerDomain Control Utility Setting Termination The PowerDomain Control utility...
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... hangs or the accelerator card cannot always find the SCSI devices s Be sure SCSI termination is set correctly? (See Setting SCSI Chain Termination on . s Are the power cables and SCSI cables properly connected? (See Connecting SCSI Cables and Devices on page 2-54.) Check the SCSI device installation manual for installing SCSI devices. s Does each SCSI device on a particular SCSI chain, including the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW, have a unique SCSI ID? (See Setting SCSI IDs on page 2-19.) Follow the instructions in the PCI expansion card slot? s Check cable length and integrity.
... hangs or the accelerator card cannot always find the SCSI devices s Be sure SCSI termination is set correctly? (See Setting SCSI Chain Termination on . s Are the power cables and SCSI cables properly connected? (See Connecting SCSI Cables and Devices on page 2-54.) Check the SCSI device installation manual for installing SCSI devices. s Does each SCSI device on a particular SCSI chain, including the PowerDomain 2940UW/3940UW, have a unique SCSI ID? (See Setting SCSI IDs on page 2-19.) Follow the instructions in the PCI expansion card slot? s Check cable length and integrity.
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... models 2-2 internal devices, connecting to install only singleended devices 2-20 choosing characteristics 2-21 length restrictions 2-21, 2-22 connecting 2-19 ordering from Adaptec iii caution notice, explanation of 1-2 channel/slot identifier 3-4 check mark, meaning of in Select a SCSI bus list 3-10 in Select a SCSI ID (target) list 3-18 Close command 3-23 computer disassembling desktop models 2-11 tower models 2-3 reassembling desktop models 2-41 tower models 2-34 D defaults, resetting 3-15 devices, SCSI, connecting 2-19 dimensions of the accelerator card A-2 Disable...
... models 2-2 internal devices, connecting to install only singleended devices 2-20 choosing characteristics 2-21 length restrictions 2-21, 2-22 connecting 2-19 ordering from Adaptec iii caution notice, explanation of 1-2 channel/slot identifier 3-4 check mark, meaning of in Select a SCSI bus list 3-10 in Select a SCSI ID (target) list 3-18 Close command 3-23 computer disassembling desktop models 2-11 tower models 2-3 reassembling desktop models 2-41 tower models 2-34 D defaults, resetting 3-15 devices, SCSI, connecting 2-19 dimensions of the accelerator card A-2 Disable...
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...User's Guide Disable Negotiation option 3-18 disassembling the computer desktop models 2-11 tower models 2-3 disconnection, SCSI, setting 3-18 Done button 3-20 E Enable (termination) option 3-7 equipment required for installation 1-2 error messages 4-3 external SCSI devices, connecting 2-34, 2-38, 2-41, 2-45 F firmware files icon 3-11 firmware, updating 3-11 flash ROM, updating 3-11 G Get Info command 3-5 H hardware requirements 1-1 I Information dialog box contents of 3-6 illustrated 3-5 initiator ID, selecting 3-14 installing accelerator card in the computer caution against forcing the card...
...User's Guide Disable Negotiation option 3-18 disassembling the computer desktop models 2-11 tower models 2-3 disconnection, SCSI, setting 3-18 Done button 3-20 E Enable (termination) option 3-7 equipment required for installation 1-2 error messages 4-3 external SCSI devices, connecting 2-34, 2-38, 2-41, 2-45 F firmware files icon 3-11 firmware, updating 3-11 flash ROM, updating 3-11 G Get Info command 3-5 H hardware requirements 1-1 I Information dialog box contents of 3-6 illustrated 3-5 initiator ID, selecting 3-14 installing accelerator card in the computer caution against forcing the card...
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...3940UW description and illustration of 2-20 See also accelerator card PowerDomain 3940W Firmware icon 3-11 problems checklist 4-1 computer hangs or accelerator card can't always find SCSI devices 4-2 error messages 4-3 product specifications, See specifications Q Quit command 3-23 quitting the PowerDomain Control utility 3-23 R reassembling the computer desktop models 2-41 tower models 2-34 requirements hardware 1-1 power A-2 software 1-1 system 1-1 tools for installation 1-2 resetting defaults 3-15 restoring power desktop models 2-41 tower models 2-34 Revert button PowerDomain Control window...
...3940UW description and illustration of 2-20 See also accelerator card PowerDomain 3940W Firmware icon 3-11 problems checklist 4-1 computer hangs or accelerator card can't always find SCSI devices 4-2 error messages 4-3 product specifications, See specifications Q Quit command 3-23 quitting the PowerDomain Control utility 3-23 R reassembling the computer desktop models 2-41 tower models 2-34 requirements hardware 1-1 power A-2 software 1-1 system 1-1 tools for installation 1-2 resetting defaults 3-15 restoring power desktop models 2-41 tower models 2-34 Revert button PowerDomain Control window...
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... a SCSI bus list, contents of 3-4 Select a SCSI ID list, contents of 3-17 Select Initiator ID menu 3-14 Set button PowerDomain Control window 3-21 Target Options dialog box 3-20 Set Target Options command 3-16 Set To Default command 3-15 settings, saving PowerDomain Control window 3-21 Target Options dialog box 3-20 Show Balloons command 3-22 slot/channel identifier 3-4 software requirements 1-1 specifications dimensions A-2 operating environment A-2 power requirement A-2 speed A-2 system interface A-1 unit connectivity A-1 speed of the accelerator card A-2 support...
... a SCSI bus list, contents of 3-4 Select a SCSI ID list, contents of 3-17 Select Initiator ID menu 3-14 Set button PowerDomain Control window 3-21 Target Options dialog box 3-20 Set Target Options command 3-16 Set To Default command 3-15 settings, saving PowerDomain Control window 3-21 Target Options dialog box 3-20 Show Balloons command 3-22 slot/channel identifier 3-4 software requirements 1-1 specifications dimensions A-2 operating environment A-2 power requirement A-2 speed A-2 system interface A-1 unit connectivity A-1 speed of the accelerator card A-2 support...