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...the use and service for back-up purposes provided you will not disclose the Software to any proprietary legends. 2. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, NETWORK OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF. ...Software (including the related documentation) together with the provisions of the Software or any form, on which incorporate an Adaptec RAID controller and may not use the Adaptec software ("Software") and the related documentation, you must be accessed by multiple users from the date of delivery ...
...the use and service for back-up purposes provided you will not disclose the Software to any proprietary legends. 2. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, NETWORK OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF. ...Software (including the related documentation) together with the provisions of the Software or any form, on which incorporate an Adaptec RAID controller and may not use the Adaptec software ("Software") and the related documentation, you must be accessed by multiple users from the date of delivery ...
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... computer with USB 1.1 devices. For more information about USB and SCSI, go to the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase at USB 2.0 speeds even when connected to a USB 2.0 adapter. The USB2Xchange provides USB 2.0 data transfer rates, up to seven SCSI devices to your Windows computer. The SCSI controller in the USB2Xchange lets you connect up to 480 Megabits per second, while...
... computer with USB 1.1 devices. For more information about USB and SCSI, go to the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase at USB 2.0 speeds even when connected to a USB 2.0 adapter. The USB2Xchange provides USB 2.0 data transfer rates, up to seven SCSI devices to your Windows computer. The SCSI controller in the USB2Xchange lets you connect up to 480 Megabits per second, while...
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... only a self-powered USB hub. You may need to receive power from attached SCSI devices. However, SCSI devices are not hot-pluggable. Note: Adaptec strongly recommends that do not supply SCSI termination power. Introduction USB2Xchange Connectors The USB2Xchange is an integrated adapter with attached SCSI devices that you 're using an unpowered USB hub with a 50-pin high...
... only a self-powered USB hub. You may need to receive power from attached SCSI devices. However, SCSI devices are not hot-pluggable. Note: Adaptec strongly recommends that do not supply SCSI termination power. Introduction USB2Xchange Connectors The USB2Xchange is an integrated adapter with attached SCSI devices that you 're using an unpowered USB hub with a 50-pin high...
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... your operating system. Note: It is written and read Understanding SCSI on at least one SCSI device, or up to seven SCSI devices. (In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you can use only high-quality cables to the USB2Xchange. Installing USB2Xchange Installing USB2Xchange To install the USB2Xchange adapter, perform these tasks in Device Manager. If you are unfamiliar...
... your operating system. Note: It is written and read Understanding SCSI on at least one SCSI device, or up to seven SCSI devices. (In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you can use only high-quality cables to the USB2Xchange. Installing USB2Xchange Installing USB2Xchange To install the USB2Xchange adapter, perform these tasks in Device Manager. If you are unfamiliar...
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... specifically for instructions. 4 Note: Do not power on the USB2Xchange, a 50-pin High-Density to 25-pin SCSI converter (Adaptec part # ACK-DB25M-50HDF) is attached to the USB2Xchange adapter. 3 Fasten the cable securely using the built-in the figure below. To connect your USB2Xchange adapter to your SCSI device, or you are connecting only one provided on...
... specifically for instructions. 4 Note: Do not power on the USB2Xchange, a 50-pin High-Density to 25-pin SCSI converter (Adaptec part # ACK-DB25M-50HDF) is attached to the USB2Xchange adapter. 3 Fasten the cable securely using the built-in the figure below. To connect your USB2Xchange adapter to your SCSI device, or you are connecting only one provided on...
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Unterminated devices Terminated device USB2Xchange adapter 7 Power on your SCSI devices. Connecting to Your Computer To connect your USB2Xchange adapter to your computer: 1 Power on your computer. 2 Plug the USB connector into the USB port on your computer. 3 Make sure the cable ends are firmly connected. Note: The USB2Xchange receives its +5V power from either the terminator...
Unterminated devices Terminated device USB2Xchange adapter 7 Power on your SCSI devices. Connecting to Your Computer To connect your USB2Xchange adapter to your computer: 1 Power on your computer. 2 Plug the USB connector into the USB port on your computer. 3 Make sure the cable ends are firmly connected. Note: The USB2Xchange receives its +5V power from either the terminator...
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... an External USB Hub To connect your USB2Xchange adapter to an external USB hub: 1 Connect the external USB hub (purchased separately) to the USB port of your computer. (For information on Adaptec's USB hubs, go to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.) Note: To ensure proper operation, Adaptec recommends using only self-powered hubs...
... an External USB Hub To connect your USB2Xchange adapter to an external USB hub: 1 Connect the external USB hub (purchased separately) to the USB port of your computer. (For information on Adaptec's USB hubs, go to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.) Note: To ensure proper operation, Adaptec recommends using only self-powered hubs...
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... will overwrite USBXchange drivers. Windows XP When you are prompted to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to your computer, Windows XP automatically detects it. You can find installation instructions for the driver... computer. To install the Windows XP driver: 1 Ensure that Windows XP is connected to a powered-up SCSI device. Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on your operating system in one of these sections: I For Windows 98SE, see the...
... will overwrite USBXchange drivers. Windows XP When you are prompted to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to your computer, Windows XP automatically detects it. You can find installation instructions for the driver... computer. To install the Windows XP driver: 1 Ensure that Windows XP is connected to a powered-up SCSI device. Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on your operating system in one of these sections: I For Windows 98SE, see the...
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Installing the Driver 7 If this screen appears, select Continue Anyway. 8 Click Finish to complete the installation. This failure will show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in Device Manager. 10 Note: Installing the drivers for the USB2Xchange adapter before connecting and powering-on at least one SCSI device might cause a drive load failure.
Installing the Driver 7 If this screen appears, select Continue Anyway. 8 Click Finish to complete the installation. This failure will show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in Device Manager. 10 Note: Installing the drivers for the USB2Xchange adapter before connecting and powering-on at least one SCSI device might cause a drive load failure.
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To install the Windows 2000 driver: 1 Ensure that Windows 2000 is connected to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to your computer. Installing the Driver Windows 2000 When you are prompted to a powered-up SCSI device. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to continue. 11 Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on your computer, Windows 2000 automatically detects it.
To install the Windows 2000 driver: 1 Ensure that Windows 2000 is connected to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to your computer. Installing the Driver Windows 2000 When you are prompted to a powered-up SCSI device. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to continue. 11 Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on your computer, Windows 2000 automatically detects it.
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.... This failure will show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in Device Manager. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to your computer. Windows Me When you are prompted to a powered-up SCSI device. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 14 Installing the Driver Note: Installing the drivers for...
.... This failure will show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in Device Manager. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to your computer. Windows Me When you are prompted to a powered-up SCSI device. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 14 Installing the Driver Note: Installing the drivers for...
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Windows Me installs the driver. 4 Click Finish to complete the installation. Note: Installing the drivers for a better driver (Recommended), then click Next. Select Automatic search for the USB2Xchange adapter before connecting and powering-on at least one SCSI device might cause a drive load failure. This failure will show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in your CD-ROM drive. Installing the Driver 3 Insert the USB2Xchange CD in Device Manager. 15
Windows Me installs the driver. 4 Click Finish to complete the installation. Note: Installing the drivers for a better driver (Recommended), then click Next. Select Automatic search for the USB2Xchange adapter before connecting and powering-on at least one SCSI device might cause a drive load failure. This failure will show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in your CD-ROM drive. Installing the Driver 3 Insert the USB2Xchange CD in Device Manager. 15
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The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to your computer. Installing the Driver Windows 98SE When you are prompted to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on your computer, Windows 98SE automatically detects it. To install the Windows 98SE driver: 1 Ensure that Windows 98SE is connected to a powered-up SCSI device. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to continue. 16
The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to your computer. Installing the Driver Windows 98SE When you are prompted to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on your computer, Windows 98SE automatically detects it. To install the Windows 98SE driver: 1 Ensure that Windows 98SE is connected to a powered-up SCSI device. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to continue. 16
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To uninstall the USB2Xchange driver: 1 Unplug the USB2Xchange adapter from the USB port of your computer. 2 Insert the USB2Xchange CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 On your desktop, double-click the My Computer icon, then double-click the ...: If you uninstall the USB2Xchange driver, both USB2Xchange and USBXchange drivers will show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in Device Manager. Uninstalling the Driver ! Installing the Driver Note: Installing the drivers for the USB2Xchange adapter before connecting and powering-on at least one SCSI device might cause a drive...
To uninstall the USB2Xchange driver: 1 Unplug the USB2Xchange adapter from the USB port of your computer. 2 Insert the USB2Xchange CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3 On your desktop, double-click the My Computer icon, then double-click the ...: If you uninstall the USB2Xchange driver, both USB2Xchange and USBXchange drivers will show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in Device Manager. Uninstalling the Driver ! Installing the Driver Note: Installing the drivers for the USB2Xchange adapter before connecting and powering-on at least one SCSI device might cause a drive...
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...Adaptec strongly recommends that you must connect through a USB hub, use an optional DC power supply. If you plug the USB2Xchange directly into a USB port on your computer. There are cases when the USB bus cannot supply the needed power for example, you're using an unpowered USB hub and the attached SCSI... devices don't supply SCSI termination power. You receive an error message (like the one shown below) if the USB2Xchange is not available, the adapter switches automatically to operate. 21 In these cases, you may ...
...Adaptec strongly recommends that you must connect through a USB hub, use an optional DC power supply. If you plug the USB2Xchange directly into a USB port on your computer. There are cases when the USB bus cannot supply the needed power for example, you're using an unpowered USB hub and the attached SCSI... devices don't supply SCSI termination power. You receive an error message (like the one shown below) if the USB2Xchange is not available, the adapter switches automatically to operate. 21 In these cases, you may ...
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Understanding the USB2Xchange Power Supply Using an External DC Power Supply If you need an external power source, the USB2Xchange adapter can be plugged into the DC input connector located on the side of the USB2Xchange, as shown in the figure below. 23 Polarity: An external 3.4 mm DC power plug (not included with kit) can use a DC power supply with a 4.5V to 7.5V output and a minimum 500 mA output current.
Understanding the USB2Xchange Power Supply Using an External DC Power Supply If you need an external power source, the USB2Xchange adapter can be plugged into the DC input connector located on the side of the USB2Xchange, as shown in the figure below. 23 Polarity: An external 3.4 mm DC power plug (not included with kit) can use a DC power supply with a 4.5V to 7.5V output and a minimum 500 mA output current.
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... correctly terminated. The size of your computer, USB2Xchange adapter, and one or more SCSI devices. Preparing SCSI Devices for more information. See the next section, SCSI IDs, for Small Computer System Interface. You cannot change this setting. the remaining SCSI IDs descend in priority from 6 to SCSI ID 7. Adaptec presets the USB2Xchange to 0. It's not a physical object that connects...
... correctly terminated. The size of your computer, USB2Xchange adapter, and one or more SCSI devices. Preparing SCSI Devices for more information. See the next section, SCSI IDs, for Small Computer System Interface. You cannot change this setting. the remaining SCSI IDs descend in priority from 6 to SCSI ID 7. Adaptec presets the USB2Xchange to 0. It's not a physical object that connects...
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... enabled. By terminating both ends of the SCSI bus, you should refer to the SCSI bus. 25 You usually control termination on the device at one shown in the figure below), or by preventing this interference. The USB2Xchange adapter does not supply termination power. Terminator Note: Some SCSI devices require that termination power be added to...
... enabled. By terminating both ends of the SCSI bus, you should refer to the SCSI bus. 25 You usually control termination on the device at one shown in the figure below), or by preventing this interference. The USB2Xchange adapter does not supply termination power. Terminator Note: Some SCSI devices require that termination power be added to...
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... exceed the maximum lengths listed in high-performance SCSI systems to the SCSI bus. 26 Adaptec provides the highest quality SCSI cables designed specifically for use the Windows Device Manager to view the SCSI IDs and other information about the devices connected to ensure data integrity. Understanding SCSI Using SCSI Cables High-quality cables are required in...
... exceed the maximum lengths listed in high-performance SCSI systems to the SCSI bus. 26 Adaptec provides the highest quality SCSI cables designed specifically for use the Windows Device Manager to view the SCSI IDs and other information about the devices connected to ensure data integrity. Understanding SCSI Using SCSI Cables High-quality cables are required in...
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... when connected to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. USB 1.1 devices cannot operate at 480 Megabits per second-that makes USB 2.0 up to a USB 2.0 hub or adapter. 27 I You can have to open your computer or add special hardware to take away with you can hot-swap USB devices. Once you plug...
... when connected to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. USB 1.1 devices cannot operate at 480 Megabits per second-that makes USB 2.0 up to a USB 2.0 hub or adapter. 27 I You can have to open your computer or add special hardware to take away with you can hot-swap USB devices. Once you plug...