Mylex FlashPoint BT-930, Руководство по установке и инструкция пользователя

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What are SCSI Cables and Connectors?
A-4 FlashPoint™ LT BT-930 User’s Manual
Internal devices may be terminated using cable terminators, however it is
more likely that an internal device will use some sort of other method of
termination like a resistor pack or a jumper.
When determining how to terminate a device, examine the device and check
on the manufacturers suggested termination method as described in the
product documentation.
The last device in the chain must be terminated. The terminator may be a
SCSI-2 type terminator or Standard SCSI-1 (Centronics).
The cable to the device may need a SCSI-2 type plug or a Standard SCSI
(Centronics) type plug.
It is recommended that you use active terminators rather than passive
termination.
What are SCSI Cables and Connectors?
There are several types of SCSI cables and connectors.
Cables are used between the devices in a SCSI bus to create the electrical
pathway that connects the devices to the host adapter. The FlashPoint LT
adapter provides for both internal and external device attachment.
Internal Connections. The FlashPoint LT adapter’s internal connector is a
standard 50-pin internal SCSI connector that provides attachment for the 24-
inch ribbon cable with two additional device connectors. This ribbon cable is
provided with the adapter. You can connect two internal devices to the
adapter using this cable. Remember when using this cable to connect internal
devices to the FlashPoint adapter, the last device on the cable must be
terminated.
External Connections. The FlashPoint LT adapter’s external connector is a
SCSI-2 50-pin connector. In order to correctly cable devices, you must
examine each device to determine what type of connectors need to be
accommodated.
For example, if the peripheral device you want to attach to the FlashPoint
adapter has standard SCSI 50-pin (Centronics) connectors, you will need to
purchase an adapter cable that has a SCSI-2 connector on one end (to attach
to the FlashPoint adapter external connector) and a SCSI 50-pin (Centronics)
connector on the other end to attach to the adapter.