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...to maintain the Software in any form. 6. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. 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.... documentation) together with the provisions of delivery to you , the Licensee, a license to systems, workstations or servers using an Adaptec RAID controller. You may be maintained in confidence in accordance with all subsequent copies of the Software, regardless of this Agreement. You may terminate...
...to maintain the Software in any form. 6. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. 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.... documentation) together with the provisions of delivery to you , the Licensee, a license to systems, workstations or servers using an Adaptec RAID controller. You may be maintained in confidence in accordance with all subsequent copies of the Software, regardless of this Agreement. You may terminate...
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...adaptec.com. 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 50-pin High-Density SCSI Connector I USB2Xchange CD with Windows drivers and USB2Xchange ...;, Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP I Desktop or laptop PC computer with USB 1.1 devices. The SCSI controller in the USB2Xchange lets you connect up to plug your SCSI devices into the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port of your desktop or laptop computer.
...adaptec.com. 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 50-pin High-Density SCSI Connector I USB2Xchange CD with Windows drivers and USB2Xchange ...;, Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP I Desktop or laptop PC computer with USB 1.1 devices. The SCSI controller in the USB2Xchange lets you connect up to plug your SCSI devices into the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port of your desktop or laptop computer.
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...Adaptec strongly recommends that do not supply SCSI termination power. However, SCSI devices are not hot-pluggable. If you must shut down your device and your system. You must connect through a USB hub, use an optional DC power supply in the figure below. 50-pin high-density SCSI connector USB connector The USB2Xchange adapter... acts like a self-powered device- Introduction USB2Xchange Connectors The USB2Xchange is hot-pluggable, which means you can connect and disconnect it...
...Adaptec strongly recommends that do not supply SCSI termination power. However, SCSI devices are not hot-pluggable. If you must shut down your device and your system. You must connect through a USB hub, use an optional DC power supply in the figure below. 50-pin high-density SCSI connector USB connector The USB2Xchange adapter... acts like a self-powered device- Introduction USB2Xchange Connectors The USB2Xchange is hot-pluggable, which means you can connect and disconnect it...
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... important to use the USB2Xchange adapter to connect your SCSI devices to seven SCSI devices. (In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you have a highquality SCSI cable for the USB2Xchange adapter before you begin the USB2Xchange installation. Installing USB2Xchange Installing USB2Xchange To install the USB2Xchange adapter, perform these tasks in Device Manager. Note: Installing the drivers for each additional SCSI device being connected. This...
... important to use the USB2Xchange adapter to connect your SCSI devices to seven SCSI devices. (In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you have a highquality SCSI cable for the USB2Xchange adapter before you begin the USB2Xchange installation. Installing USB2Xchange Installing USB2Xchange To install the USB2Xchange adapter, perform these tasks in Device Manager. Note: Installing the drivers for each additional SCSI device being connected. This...
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... your device's documentation for connection by setting the SCSI IDs and termination. Additionally, Adaptec provides a wide range of the USB2Xchange directly to your USB2Xchange adapter to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com for use with SCSI devices. To connect your SCSI device, or you can either attach the SCSI connector of SCSI cables designed specifically for more information. 2 Connect...
... your device's documentation for connection by setting the SCSI IDs and termination. Additionally, Adaptec provides a wide range of the USB2Xchange directly to your USB2Xchange adapter to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com for use with SCSI devices. To connect your SCSI device, or you can either attach the SCSI connector of SCSI cables designed specifically for more information. 2 Connect...
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Unterminated devices Terminated device USB2Xchange adapter 7 Power on page 5. 6 Terminate the last device in the SCSI chain, as this may damage your connections as shown in the figure below. All other devices by cabling each device to the previous one, as... shown in the figure on your computer. 3 Make sure the cable ends are firmly connected. Installing USB2Xchange 5 Connect other devices must have termination set to disabled. 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 ...
Unterminated devices Terminated device USB2Xchange adapter 7 Power on page 5. 6 Terminate the last device in the SCSI chain, as this may damage your connections as shown in the figure below. All other devices by cabling each device to the previous one, as... shown in the figure on your computer. 3 Make sure the cable ends are firmly connected. Installing USB2Xchange 5 Connect other devices must have termination set to disabled. 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 ...
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... of your USB2Xchange to a port 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 (hubs that receive their power from an A/C connection). Hub plugged into computer USB2Xchange plugged into hub 6 Otherwise, you will need to connect the USB2Xchange adapter to an...
... of your USB2Xchange to a port 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 (hubs that receive their power from an A/C connection). Hub plugged into computer USB2Xchange plugged into hub 6 Otherwise, you will need to connect the USB2Xchange adapter to an...
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... will overwrite USBXchange drivers. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to your computer. I For Windows 2000, see page 14. To install the Windows XP driver: 1 Ensure that Windows XP is connected to a powered-up SCSI device. I For Windows XP, see page 16. Windows XP When you are prompted...
... will overwrite USBXchange drivers. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to your computer. I For Windows 2000, see page 14. To install the Windows XP driver: 1 Ensure that Windows XP is connected to a powered-up SCSI device. I For Windows XP, see page 16. Windows XP When you are prompted...
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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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Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on your computer, Windows 2000 automatically detects it. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to a powered-up SCSI device. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. To install the Windows 2000 driver: 1 Ensure that Windows 2000 is connected to continue. 11 Installing the Driver Windows 2000 When you are prompted to your computer.
Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on your computer, Windows 2000 automatically detects it. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to a powered-up SCSI device. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. To install the Windows 2000 driver: 1 Ensure that Windows 2000 is connected to continue. 11 Installing the Driver Windows 2000 When you are prompted to your computer.
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...show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in Device Manager. Windows Me When you are prompted to your computer. Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on at least one SCSI device might cause a drive load failure. Installing... the Driver Note: Installing the drivers for the USB2Xchange adapter before connecting and powering-on your computer...
...show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in Device Manager. Windows Me When you are prompted to your computer. Make sure the adapter is running. 2 Plug the USB2Xchange adapter into the USB port on at least one SCSI device might cause a drive load failure. Installing... the Driver Note: Installing the drivers for the USB2Xchange adapter before connecting and powering-on your computer...
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This failure will show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in your CD-ROM drive. 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. Windows Me installs the driver. 4 Click Finish to complete the installation. Installing the Driver 3 Insert the USB2Xchange CD in Device Manager. 15
This failure will show as a yellow exclamation point beside the USB2Xchange adapter in your CD-ROM drive. 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. Windows Me installs the driver. 4 Click Finish to complete the installation. Installing the Driver 3 Insert the USB2Xchange CD in Device Manager. 15
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Installing the Driver Windows 98SE When you are prompted to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to your computer. To install the Windows 98SE driver: 1 Ensure that Windows 98SE 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 computer, Windows 98SE automatically detects it. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to continue. 16
Installing the Driver Windows 98SE When you are prompted to install the driver from the USB2Xchange CD. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 3 Click Next to your computer. To install the Windows 98SE driver: 1 Ensure that Windows 98SE 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 computer, Windows 98SE automatically detects it. The first time you connect the adapter, you connect the USB2Xchange adapter to continue. 16
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...Note: Installing the drivers for the USB2Xchange adapter before connecting and powering-on at least one SCSI device might cause a drive load failure. 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.... CD-ROM drive icon. 4 Double-click Adpusbui.exe. 19 Caution: 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. This failure will be removed. Uninstalling the Driver !
...Note: Installing the drivers for the USB2Xchange adapter before connecting and powering-on at least one SCSI device might cause a drive load failure. 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.... CD-ROM drive icon. 4 Double-click Adpusbui.exe. 19 Caution: 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. This failure will be removed. Uninstalling the Driver !
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... one shown below) if the USB2Xchange is not available, the adapter switches automatically to operate. 21 If this power supply is not supplied with enough power to receive power from the termination power line of attached SCSI devices. Understanding the USB2Xchange Power Supply Understanding the USB2Xchange Power Supply The USB2Xchange adapter receives its electrical power from the...
... one shown below) if the USB2Xchange is not available, the adapter switches automatically to operate. 21 If this power supply is not supplied with enough power to receive power from the termination power line of attached SCSI devices. Understanding the USB2Xchange Power Supply Understanding the USB2Xchange Power Supply The USB2Xchange adapter receives its electrical power from the...
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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. 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
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... the SCSI IDs. For the USB2Xchange adapter, SCSI IDs are added. Adaptec presets the USB2Xchange to ensure reliable data transfer. the remaining SCSI IDs descend in priority from 6 to : I Terminate the ends of SCSI cables and devices (including the USB2Xchange) that the USB2Xchange adapter and each SCSI device you can point to it 's the whole collection of the SCSI bus. Understanding SCSI Understanding SCSI SCSI (pronounced...
... the SCSI IDs. For the USB2Xchange adapter, SCSI IDs are added. Adaptec presets the USB2Xchange to ensure reliable data transfer. the remaining SCSI IDs descend in priority from 6 to : I Terminate the ends of SCSI cables and devices (including the USB2Xchange) that the USB2Xchange adapter and each SCSI device you can point to it 's the whole collection of the SCSI bus. Understanding SCSI Understanding SCSI SCSI (pronounced...
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... of the bus. The USB2Xchange adapter does not supply termination power. Terminator Note: Some SCSI devices require that termination power be added to the devices' documentation. You usually control termination on external SCSI devices by setting a switch on the back of the SCSI bus. Understanding SCSI You generally set the SCSI ID on external SCSI devices by installing or...
... of the bus. The USB2Xchange adapter does not supply termination power. Terminator Note: Some SCSI devices require that termination power be added to the devices' documentation. You usually control termination on external SCSI devices by setting a switch on the back of the SCSI bus. Understanding SCSI You generally set the SCSI ID on external SCSI devices by installing or...
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... following table: Maximum Cable Lengths Maximum Devices Supported1 Data Transfer Rate 7 Fast SCSI (10 MB/sec) 7 5 MB/sec asynchronous or synchronous 1 Includes the adapter. 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.
... following table: Maximum Cable Lengths Maximum Devices Supported1 Data Transfer Rate 7 Fast SCSI (10 MB/sec) 7 5 MB/sec asynchronous or synchronous 1 Includes the adapter. 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.
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... during your computer and the USB devices you don't have many USB devices connected to your computer or add special hardware to a USB 2.0 hub or adapter. 27 You can start using the appropriate USB cable. USB 1.1 vs USB 2.0 USB 2.0 transfers data at 12 Megabits per second. USB hubs can have to...
... during your computer and the USB devices you don't have many USB devices connected to your computer or add special hardware to a USB 2.0 hub or adapter. 27 You can start using the appropriate USB cable. USB 1.1 vs USB 2.0 USB 2.0 transfers data at 12 Megabits per second. USB hubs can have to...