Preface
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Preface
This book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the LSI Logic
Symbios
®
SYM8953U PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter. It contains a
complete functional description for the SYM8953U as well as complete
physical and electrical specifications.
Audience
This document assumes that you have some familiarity with SCSI
protocol and related support devices and will benefit persons installing
and using the SYM8953U Host Adapter Board.
Organization
•
Chapter 1, Using the SYM8953U Host Adapter
, defines the
interfaces and characteristics of the SYM8953U PCI to Ultra2 SCSI
Host Adapter Board.
•
Chapter 2, Installing the SYM8953U Host Adapter
, provides both
quick and detailed installation instructions.
•
Chapter 3, Configuring the SYM8953U Host Adapter
, describes
the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility to configure adapter and device
settings.
•
Appendix A, Technical Specifications
, describes the physical and
operational environments of the SYM8953U Host Adapter Board.
•
Appendix B, Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
, provides
definitions of various terminology that is referenced throughout this
user’s guide.
