Host Adapter Support; Dos/Windows - Adaptec AHA-2740W User Manual

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Host Adapter Support

You may not need to install additional environment software in
order to use your host adapter. Adaptec is working with major
operating system suppliers to provide embedded support in their
operating systems. Please contact Adaptec or your operating system
vendor for information on the current schedule for I/O Operating
Environment Software support.
Note:
Until embedded support is provided for your particu-
lar operating system, host adapter drivers for the AHA-
2740W/2742W/2744W may be available from Adaptec. To
order Adaptec software, call the number for ordering
Adaptec software listed on page iii.

DOS/Windows

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Under MS-DOS 5.0 or higher, up to seven SCSI hard disk drives
per host adapter (eight total) can be connected without additional
software (older versions of DOS support up to two hard disk
drives). Additional software is required if you desire to:
Support more than two fixed disk drives under versions of
DOS prior to MS-DOS 5.0
Support more than eight fixed disk drives (seven per host
adapter) under MS-DOS 5.0 or higher
Remove or switch removable media (for example, Bernoulli
cartridges) while your computer is running
Support CD-ROM drives
Support devices other than CD-ROM drives and disk drives.
For example: SCSI tape drives, scanners, plotters, or worm
drives
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