LSI LSIU40SE Value Line, User Manual

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LSIU40SE Dual Channel PCI to Ultra SCSI Host Adapter 1-1
Chapter 1
Using the LSIU40SE
This chapter describes the LSIU40SE Dual Channel PCI to Ultra SCSI
Host Adapter interface to PCI computer systems and includes these
topics:
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Section 1.1, “General Description,” page 1-1
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Section 1.2, “Features,” page 1-2
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Section 1.3, “Interface Descriptions,” page 1-3
1.1 General Description
The LSI Logic LSIU40SE provides a SCSI-3, Ultra SCSI interface to PCI
computer systems. Installing this adapter in your PCI system allows
connection of SCSI devices over a SCSI bus.
The dual channel LSIU40SE is a 16-bit, Single-Ended (SE), SCSI
solution for your computer, using only one PCI slot. This board can
support legacy Fast SCSI devices, and the newest Ultra SCSI devices.
It is also backwards compatible with the existing LSI8751SP host adapter
but with a different external connector.
The Storage Device Management System (SDMS™) software operates
the board. The design of the board does not prevent other software from
being written and used with it. BIOS support for this host adapter is
incorporated on the board in an 8 X 64K Flash BIOS.
This guide, along with the PCI Storage Device Management System
SDMS 4.0 User’s Guide, contains product information and installation
instructions to help you gain the full benefits of the LSIU40SE.