Quick Host Adapter Installation - LSI LSI20320 User Manual

1.2 Quick Host Adapter Installation

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Installing any of these host adapters in your PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express
system allows you to connect up to 15 SCSI devices per channel over a
SCSI bus. The LSI20320L-R, LSI20320ILE and LSI22320SLE are
designed with a bracket that is suitable for low profile applications.
To achieve Ultra320 SCSI performance, you must connect only
Low Voltage Differential (LVD) devices to the host adapter. If you connect
single-ended (SE) devices and LVD devices, the entire bus drops to the
lower SE speed, limiting bus performance to Ultra SCSI.
The Ultra320 SCSI host adapters support all major operating systems
(OS), such as Windows (NT 4.0, 2000, 2003, and XP), Linux, NetWare,
UnixWare, SCO OpenServer 5.x, and Solaris SPARC. Other software
support includes SureLINK™ Domain Validation, which ensures
data integrity by intelligently testing the SCSI interconnect before
completing negotiation.
The Ultra320 SCSI host adapters utilize Fusion-MPT™ architecture for
all major operating systems, which allows for thinner drivers and better
performance. To obtain a device driver that supports your operating
system, contact the LSI technical support team at 800-633-4545 or visit
the LSI web site at http://www.lsilogic.com.
Use these quick installation steps if you have installed computer add-in
boards before and connected devices to them. For more detailed
instructions and guidance, refer to
SCSI Host Adapter," on page
To install an Ultra320 SCSI host adapter, follow these steps:
Step 1. Turn off and unplug the computer.
Warning: Be sure to disconnect the computer's power before you
remove the cover and install the Ultra320 SCSI host
adapter. Failure to do so may result in exposure to shock,
electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
Step 2. Open your computer cabinet by removing its cover.
Quick Installation Procedures
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Section 2.1, "Installing Your Ultra320
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