Connecting Multiple Scsi Switches; Typical Application - Black Box 2 x 2 SCSI Matrix Switch SC121A User Manual

2 X 2 SCSI MATRIX SWITCH

5.9 Connecting Multiple SCSI Switches

Up to 32 SCSI Switches can be controlled by a single RS-232 serial interface. To
operate in this configuration, set the serial ports to operate in daisychained mode.
In Figure 5-7, "1" is RS-232 port 1 on each switch and "2" is RS-232 port 2.
Computer
RS-232
2 2 1
1 2 1 1
SCSI Switch SCSI Switch
SCSI Switch SCSI Switch
Box 1 Box 2 Box 4
Box 3
Figure 5-7. Multiple SCSI Switch configuration.

5.10 Typical Application

Figure 5-8 shows a sample application for the SCSI Switch. Many other
configurations are possible.
Ethernet
10BASE-T
LAN
connection
for LAN-
based
Server Server
switch
control
SCSI
Switch
Tape Drive
Tape Drive RAID
Figure 5-8. Sample application.
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