SPARCbook Portable Workstation User Guide
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Using SCSI Devices
Connecting SCSI Devices
Connecting SCSI Devices
SCSI devices are connected to the SPARCbook in a daisy chain
arrangement, as illustrated in Figure 7-1.
Maximum number of devices supported
A SCSI chain supports up to eight devices connected along its length.
The SPARCbook itself counts as one device and the internal hard disk
of SPARCbook 3 models counts as another. This means that up to six
external SCSI devices can be connected to SPARCbook 3 models, and
up to seven external devices can be connected to SPARCbook 3000
models (which have an IDE internal hard disk).
SPARCbook positioning
Some SCSI devices provide two connectors so that they can be located
in any position along the chain. The SPARCbook has only one
connector because it should be located at the end of the chain.
Figure 7-1 A SCSI Daisy Chain
Plug-in
Terminator
SPARCbook
SCSI Device
SCSI Device
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