Scsi Bus Length Constraints; Nse Scsi Bus Length; Lvd Scsi Bus Length - HP Visualize J7000 Supplementary Manual

SCSI Connections

SCSI Bus Length Constraints

SCSI Bus Length Constraints
This section discusses SCSI bus lengths constraints for the NSE and LVD SCSI buses.

NSE SCSI Bus Length

The maximum cable length for an NSE SCSI bus is 3 meters. The J5000 and J7000
workstation use a negligible amount of this maximum cable length.
NOTE When calculating the total NSE SCSI cable/bus/trace length used externally,
remember to account for cables connecting external devices together as well
as the bus length internal to those devices.
There are two total cable length specifications you need to consider when dealing with an
NSE SCSI bus on a workstation. Note that these specifications are based on the
requirement that the SCSI device being connected to the NSE SCSI bus does not exceed
the maximum capacitance of 25 picofarads (pF). Please check with the vendor of the SCSI
device if you are not sure of the device's maximum capacitance.
The total cable length specifications are as follows:
• For a total of one to four devices being connected to the NSE SCSI bus, the total length
of cable used should not exceed 3.0 meters.
• For a total of five to eight devices being connected to the NSE SCSI bus, the total length
of cable used should not exceed 1.5 meters.
NOTE The computer is counted as one of the devices, and the internal length of its
cabling is .15 meters. This length needs to be considered in determining the
total cable length.

LVD SCSI Bus Length

The maximum cable length for an LVD SCSI bus is 12 meters. The J5000 and J7000
workstation use 1 meter of this maximum cable length internally. This means that up to 11
meters of cable can be used for connecting external LVD SCSI devices to this workstation.
NOTE When calculating the total LVD SCSI cable/bus/trace length used externally,
remember to account for cables connecting external devices together as well
as the bus length internal to those devices.
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