Determining Scsi Bus Length; Single-Ended Scsi Bus Length - HP Visualize c160 Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
NOTICE

Determining SCSI Bus Length

This section helps you to determine the total length of the single-ended SCSI
bus and the fast, wide SCSI bus.

Single-Ended SCSI Bus Length

Follow these instructions to calculate your total single-ended SCSI bus
length (including the system unit, external SCSI devices, and SCSI intercon-
nect cables) using Table 24:
1 Find all of your external SCSI devices in the first column. In the third column,
write the SCSI bus lengths (from the second column) that correspond to your de-
vices.
In the third column, the length for the System Unit is already listed. This
number must always be used for the system unit.
2 In the fourth column, write down the lengths of the SCSI interconnect cables you
are using for your installation. (Cable lengths are listed in subsection
"Cables" in the section on "SCSI Restrictions."
3 Add all of the numbers in the third column and write that number on the subtotal
line at the bottom of the column. Do the same for the fourth column.
4 Add the subtotals together and write the total in the Total SCSI Bus Length box.
The total length of the single-ended SCSI bus must not exceed 6 meters
(19.6 feet). If the number you write for Total SCSI Bus Length is greater
than 6 meters (19.6 feet), try configuring your installation with shorter
cables.
If you have problems, call your designated service representative.
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