Adaptec PowerDomain 29160N Installation Manual Download Page 1

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NTRODUCTION

With the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N PCI-Ultra 160 SCSI controller,
you can connect up to 15 SCSI devices, such as hard disk drives, scan-
ners, CD-ROM drives, and tape drives, to any IBM-compatible comput-
er with PCI expansion slots. The following figure shows the SCSI con-
nectors on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N.

The Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N is designed for computer
system original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Use this

product with the original computer system designed by the OEM;
each OEM tailors their product specifications for their specific
design needs. Adaptec assumes no responsibility for incompatibility
or consequential damages if you use the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N
in another computer system. All product support and services are 
provided by the OEM.

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OTE

This installation guide provides instructions for

•  Installing the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N
•  Setting up SCSI devices
•  Connecting SCSI devices
•  Installing driver software

Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N

68-pin Internal Ultra160-LVD Connector

50-pin External 
High-density Fast/Ultra-SE
Connector

50-pin Internal
Fast/Ultra-SE
Connector

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Summary of Contents for PowerDomain 29160N

Page 1: ...designed by the OEM each OEM tailors their product specifications for their specific design needs Adaptec assumes no responsibility for incompatibility or consequential damages if you use the Adaptec...

Page 2: ...VD connector the data transfer rate for all devices can run at various speeds However if you attach only Ultra160 and LVD SCSI devices to the Ultra160 LVD connector all devices will operate at their m...

Page 3: ...CI Rev 2 1 or higher and must support Bus Mastering Save the slot cover screw for use in Step 4 Computers may have vertical or horizontal expansion slots Refer to your computer manual to locate the PC...

Page 4: ...CSI devices before you connect them to the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N Set the SCSI IDs Set the termination Connect the power cables Since setup can vary from device to device always refer to the device...

Page 5: ...et to 0 or 1 Most SCSI hard disks come from the factory preset to ID 0 The IDs for internal devices are usually set with jumpers external devices are usually set with a switch on the back of the devic...

Page 6: ...SI performance levels See Bus Segments on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N on page 2 NOTE Locate the 68 pin internal LVD SCSI cable as shown below CONNECTING SCSI DEVICES STEP 1 Internal Ultra 160 LVD SCS...

Page 7: ...pin Internal LVD SCSI Cable Plug the non terminated end of the cable to the Ultra160 LVD connector on the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N Internal LVD SCSI or Ultra160 SCSI devices come from the factory with...

Page 8: ...hown in Step 1 below Follow these steps to connect your standard internal Fast SCSI or Ultra Narrow devices Locate the 50 pin internal Ultra SCSI cable STEP 1 Plug the long end of the cable to the 50...

Page 9: ...l SCSI cable Follow these steps to connect your standard external devices 50 pin External High Density SCSI Cable 50 pin High density Fast Ultra SE External Connector External Fast Ultra SE SCSI Conne...

Page 10: ...R SOFTWARE To use the Adaptec SCSI Card 29160N driver software must be installed for your operating system Installation of the driver software varies depending on how and where you pur chased the Adap...

Page 11: ...y have embedded driver support for the Adaptec Copyright 1999 Adaptec Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or b...

Page 12: ...is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between equipment and receiver Connect the...

Page 13: ...al apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat rial brouille...

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