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Huge Media Vault - Dual Max User’s Guide
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Hardware Installation and configuration
SCSI Host Adapter
Recommended SCSI Host Adapters
Apple G4
Apple G5
Intel & Compatibles
Dual Channel
ATTO UL3D-000
(33 Mhz)
ATTO UL3D-66
(66 Mhz)
ATTO UL3D-000
ATTO UL3D-66
Adaptec 39160
Single Channel
ATTO UL3S-000
(33 Mhz)
ATTO UL3S-66
(66 Mhz)
ATTO UL3S-000
ATTO UL3S-66
Adaptec 29160
The Huge Media Vault communicates with your computer using the industry standard SCSI Ultra160
interface. You must have a compatible SCSI Host Adapter installed in your computer to work with the
Huge Media Vault storage system. Some computers have a built-in native SCSI port, check your computer
for availability.
To maximize the Huge Media Vault Ultra160 interface, the SCSI Host Adapter in your computer should
also be rated for Ultra160. However, the slower Ultra2 and Ultra Wide SCSI rated host adapters will work
but at a lower transfer rate.
Two separate SCSI channels are required to achieve HDTV data rates. Using either two single channel
Ultra160 SCSI controllers or one dual channel Ultra160 SCSI controller needs to be installed in your
computer.
Check to make sure the Host Adapter is physically installed correctly and the appropriate Host Adapter
drivers are loaded and functioning properly before connecting the Huge Media Vault to your computer
system.