HP Vectra XA 6/xxx User Manual
How to connect and configure scsi accessories
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- Page 1 naj-scsi.bk : cover.fb4 Page 1 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI HP Vectra How to connect and configure SCSI accessories...
- Page 2 naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.toc Page ii Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Contents Connecting an External SCSI Accessory ..... . . 2 Connecting an Internal SCSI Accessory .
- Page 3 naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 1 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI Your Vectra has a SCSI controller and SCSI hard disk drive for high-end performance and open-ended flexibility. The SCSI controller can support up to seven SCSI devices. Use this guide if you want to install an additional SCSI device or configure a SCSI accessory.
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Page 4: Connecting An External Scsi Accessory
naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 2 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Connecting an External SCSI Accessory To connect an external SCSI accessory to your computer, do the following: 1 Assign an unused SCSI address to the accessory (typically, this is done by setting jumpers on the SCSI accessory). - Page 5 naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 3 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI Connecting an external SCSI accessory to a Vectra Minitower NOTE The total length of the external SCSI cable or cables should not exceed 3 meters (approximately 10 feet). Contact your dealer to order shielded HP SCSI cables to connect external SCSI accessories.
- Page 6 naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 4 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI 3 Make sure the SCSI accessory is terminated correctly—either internally or by a termination device (refer to the manual provided with the SCSI accessory). Make sure the SCSI accessory is terminated 4 Refer to the manual provided with the SCSI accessory to learn how to install any software that may be required to use it.
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Page 7: Connecting An Internal Scsi Accessory
naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 5 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Connecting an Internal SCSI Accessory Refer to the chapter “How to Install Accessories” in your computer’s User’s Guide for information about installing internal devices. Your computer has an internal SCSI cable for connecting SCSI devices. When installing an internal SCSI device, note the following: Refer to the documentation that came with the SCSI device for •... -
Page 8: Configuring A Scsi Accessory Using Scsiselect
naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 6 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Configuring a SCSI Accessory using SCSISelect ATTENTION The SCSISelect utility is intended for advanced users only. Note that the SCSISelect options displayed on your screen may be different from those described here. The SCSISelect utility is accessed by pressing + the “A”key when prompted during the computer’s start-up process. - Page 9 naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 7 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI Configure/View It is recommend that these settings are not changed. Interface Settings Menu SCSISelect(TM) Utility v1.xxx Configuration SCSI Bus Interface Definitions Interface SCSI ID ....7 SCSI Parity Checking .
- Page 10 naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 8 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI • SCSI Device Configuration Press to display the SCSI Device Configuration menu. • Advanced Configuration Options Press to view the Advanced Configuration Options menu. Boot Device This menu lets you configure the SCSI boot device. To know the SCSI ID of a specific SCSI device, you can run the SCSI Disk Utilities (refer to Configuration Menu page 12).
- Page 11 naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 9 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI SCSI Device This menu lets you configure parameters for each SCSI device on the Configuration Menu SCSI bus. To configure a specific SCSI device, you need to know which SCSI ID it uses.
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Page 12: Table Of Contents
naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 10 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI • Enable Disconnection To optimize SCSI bus performance, Enable Disconnection should be set to when two or more SCSI devices are connected to the host adapter. Set Enable Disconnection to to achieve slightly better performance when only one SCSI device is connected to the SCSI bus. -
Page 13: Plug And Play Scam Support
naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 11 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI • Plug and Play Scam Support When enabled, this option automatically configures Plug and Play compatible SCSI devices. For SCSI devices that do not support Plug and Play, set this option to . -
Page 14: Multiple Lun Support
naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 12 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI • Multiple LUN Support This option determines whether booting a SCSI device that has multiple LUNs is supported. Set this option to if your boot Enabled device has multiple LUNs. It is disabled by default. •... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 13 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Troubleshooting If the SCSI Hard Disk Does Not Work 1 Check that the hard disk drive has not been locked in the computer’s Setup program. In the menu, select •... - Page 16 naj-scsi.bk : naj-scsi.fb4 Page 14 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Using SCSI 7 If you have connected a SCSI accessory which is not SCAM compatible, then set the option in Plug and Play Scam Support the SCSISelect utility to (refer to page 10).
- Page 17 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
- Page 18 naj-scsi.bk : bcover.fb4 Page 16 Friday, January 3, 1997 3:05 PM Part Number 5965-4057-EN Printed in France 12/96 Paper not bleached with chlorine...
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