SCSI logic requires that termination be enabled for the two devices at opposite ends of the SCSI chain and disabled for all devices in between.
It is recommended that you use terminated cables and that you disable termination on all devices. See the documentation provided with any optional SCSI
device you purchase for information on disabling termination on the device.
General Guidelines
Follow these general guidelines when installing SCSI devices in your computer:
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Although you install SCSI devices essentially the same way as other devices, their configuration requirements are different. For details on configuring
your particular SCSI subsystem, see the documentation for your SCSI devices and/or your host adapter card.
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Configure the device for a SCSI ID number and disable termination, if necessary.
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To use an external SCSI device, you must have a SCSI controller card installed in your computer. Connect one end of the external SCSI cable to the
connector on the back of the SCSI device. Attach the other end of the external SCSI cable to the connector on the controller card installed in the
computer.
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After you install a SCSI hard drive,
Primary Drive 0
and
Primary Drive 1
should be set to
None
in system setup if no IDE hard drives are installed. If
you have any EIDE devices on the second IDE channel, such as a CD or tape drive,
Secondary Drive 0
and/or
Secondary Drive 1
should be set to
Auto
.
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You may need to use programs other than those provided with the operating system to partition and format SCSI hard drives. See the documentation
that came with your SCSI software drivers for information on installing the appropriate drivers and preparing your SCSI hard drive for use.
SCSI Cables
Ultra 320 (optional on the Dell Precision 450 computer), Ultra 160/m and Ultra2/Wide LVD drives (typically hard drives) both use a 68-pin cable. One end of the
cable attaches to the SCSI connector on the SCSI controller card installed in your computer. The remaining connectors on the cable attach to the various
drives.
Narrow SCSI drives (tape drives, CD drives, and some hard drives) use a 50-pin cable. One end of this cable attaches to the SCSI controller card. The
remaining connectors on the cable attach to the various Narrow SCSI devices.
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
1.
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
2.
Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.
3.
Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out.
NOTICE:
Dell recommends that you use only SCSI cables purchased from Dell. Cables purchased elsewhere are not guaranteed to work with Dell
computers.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
System Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently
cushion it.
1
hard-drive cable
2
power cable
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