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Adaptec APD-2930 User Manual

Adaptec APD-2930 User Manual

Adaptec powerdomain apd-2930 scsi card: user guide
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  • Page 1 ’ UIDE 2930 DAPTEC OWER OMAIN...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2001 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.
  • Page 3 Adaptec Customer Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number Before contacting Technical Support, you’ll need your TSID.
  • Page 4 Monday to Thursday, 9:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:30; Friday, 9:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 15:00, Central European Time. To expedite your service, have your computer in front of you. To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables, call +32 11 300 379. Australia and New Zealand Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com.au...
  • Page 5 Limited 5-Year Hardware Warranty 1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product, provided it is delivered at...
  • Page 6 TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND. In return for acquiring a license to use the Adaptec software (“Software”) and the related documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions: 1.
  • Page 7 Software is furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION.
  • Page 8 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Adaptec, Inc. Tested to Comply With FCC Standards...
  • Page 9 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative)

  • Page 10: In This Guide

    In This Guide Kit Contents Installing the Driver – Mac OS 9.x Installing the Driver – Mac OS X Uninstalling the PowerDomain 2930 Driver Preparing the PowerDomain 2930 Installing the PowerDomain 2930 Preparing the SCSI Devices Connecting Internal SCSI Devices Connecting External SCSI Devices Troubleshooting With PowerDomain 2930, you can connect up to seven SCSI...
  • Page 11 OS X 10.0 through 10.0.4). To install or update the driver, follow the steps in this section. Note: Some utilities may not be compatible with Macintosh OS X. Check the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com for the latest information. Warning: Do not run the installer if you have changed the...
  • Page 12 PowerDomain 2930 CD and double-click the installer icon shown at right. 3 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. The Adaptec PowerDomain 2930 driver will be installed into the System/Library/Extensions folder of your system disk. The installed driver is Adaptec290X-2930.kext .
  • Page 13 Preparing the PowerDomain 2930 Your PowerDomain 2930 is configured to run on blue and white G3 Macintosh or newer computers. If you are installing the PowerDomain 2930 on an older Macintosh, you need to make a change to a jumper (connector) on the board before you install it. To change the jumper: 1 Locate the J4 jumper on the PowerDomain 2930, as shown.
  • Page 14 3 Find an unused PCI expansion slot (typically white or ivory) in the computer. Unscrew the expansion slot cover screw and remove the slot cover to provide an opening, as shown. Expansion slot cover PCI expansion slots 4 Remove the PowerDomain 2930 card from its antistatic packaging.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Scsi Devices

    Preparing the SCSI Devices Setting up SCSI devices typically involves setting SCSI IDs and termination, mounting internal SCSI devices inside your computer, and connecting power cables to each SCSI device. Setup varies for different kinds of SCSI devices. Always refer to the device’s documentation for specific instructions.

  • Page 16: Installation Instructions

    3 If you are installing one internal SCSI device only, terminate that SCSI device. If you have two or more internal SCSI devices, terminate the device that will be connected to the end of the cable. For more information on termination, refer to the SCSI device’s documentation.
  • Page 17 5 Connect one end of the internal SCSI cable to the PowerDomain 2930 internal SCSI connector, as shown in the next figure. Blue or red stripe denotes Pin 1 Internal SCSI Pin 1 marking connector To connect more than two internal SCSI devices, you will need an internal SCSI cable with enough connectors for all devices.
  • Page 18 7 Connect all other internal SCSI devices, as shown in the next figure. (Do not terminate these SCSI devices.) Terminated internal SCSI device Unterminated internal SCSI device 8 Connect a power cable from your computer’s power supply to the power input connector on the SCSI device, as shown. Repeat this step for each SCSI device.

  • Page 19: Connecting External Scsi Devices

    Connecting External SCSI Devices To connect external SCSI devices: 1 Turn off the computer, disconnect the power cord, and ground yourself by touching the chassis. 2 Verify that each external SCSI device you are installing has a unique SCSI ID from 0 to 6. Refer to the SCSI device’s documentation to determine the SCSI ID setting.
  • Page 20 3 Connect one end of the external SCSI cable to the PowerDomain 2930 external SCSI connector as shown in the next figure. For each external SCSI device you install, you need a high- quality external SCSI cable. 4 Connect the other end of the cable to a SCSI connector on the back of the SCSI device, as shown.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Is the SCSI chain properly terminated? Refer to your device documentation and to the related sections in this User’s Guide. If you are still unable to resolve a problem, refer to the Adaptec Web site at http://www.adaptec.com for additional troubleshooting information and direction.
  • Page 22 Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA © 2001 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 513046-06, Ver. AA LW 10/01...

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