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2 X 2 SCSI MATRIX SWITCH
2. Introduction
2.1 About the SCSI Switch
The 2 x 2 SCSI Matrix Switch is a high-performance electronic crosspoint switch
for use with the SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) bus. This product
enables two independent SCSI buses to be selected and electrically connected in
any combination via internal electronic switching circuits. The 2 x 2 SCSI Matrix
Switch eliminates the need to swap and reconfigure SCSI cables and bus
terminators when alternate system configurations are required.
In conjunction with the 2 x 2 SCSI Switch dual RS-232 serial interface, a
Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows the system administrator to remotely
operate and control SCSI-port configuration and termination, report SCSI-bus
activity, gather performance statistics, and set internal temperature points for
alarm notification. Standard DOS or modem software can also be used to control
the switch using simple ASCII control commands.
Up to 32 SCSI Switches can be connected together and controlled by one serial
port.
2.2 Features
• Ultra2, Ultra, and Fast SCSI compatible. SC120A-R2 is also Ultra160 SCSI
(a.k.a. “Ultra3 SCSI”) compatible.
• 80-MBps or (SC120A-R2 only) 160-MBps throughput (LVD).
• Easy-to-use LCD panel.
• Daisychain up to 32 switches.
• Share up to 32 SCSI peripherals.
• SC121A supports differential SCSI. SC120A-R2 supports single-ended or LVD
SCSI.
• Transparent electronic switching.
• LAN port for TCP/IP-based network control, RS-232 ports for serial control.
• Does not require SCSI-bus ID.
• User-installable.