Installing System Options
3-36 AlphaStation 500 Series User Information
Connecting External Options
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Be sure to read the instructions that come with the printer or SCSI device. If the
cable supplied with the printer or SCSI device has the wrong type of connector,
you will need an adapter or a different cable.
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Connecting a Printer or Other Parallel Device
Connect the cable from the printer or other parallel device to the parallel port on rear panel
of the system. (See Figure 2-4)
Connecting an External SCSI Option
To connect an external SCSI device, or a SCSI expansion box, follow these steps:
Set the drive jumpers or switches for the desired SCSI ID.
Connect the option’s SCSI cable to the port. Be sure that you use a cable with a wide SCSI
68-pin type connector.
Terminate the new end of the bus at the last external SCSI device, using the appropriate
terminator. Make sure that any other external SCSI devices have their terminators removed
or disabled.
