LSI U40HVD - Manual (Page 19)

Detailed Installation Procedure 2-3
Step 12. Finally, refer to the PCI Storage Device Management System
SDMS 4.0 User’s Guide (or the guide for the software that you
will use) to load the driver software for your particular operating
system.
2.2 Detailed Installation Procedure
This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the
LSIU40HVD, and connecting it to your SCSI peripherals. If you are
experienced in these tasks, you may prefer to use
Section 2.1, “Quick
Installation Procedure.” If you are not confident that you can perform the
tasks as described here, LSI Logic suggests getting assistance.
2.2.1 Before You Start
Before you start, look through the task list below to get an overall idea
of the steps to perform.
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Open your PC cabinet and select an open PCI slot
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Insert the host adapter
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Connect your SCSI peripherals
– Internal
– External
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Terminate the SCSI bus
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Set the peripheral SCSI IDs
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Make any configuration changes
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Close your PC cabinet
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Install the software
The SCSI host adapter acts on your computer’s behalf as the host to
your suite of SCSI peripherals. Each chain of SCSI peripheral devices
and their host adapter work together, and are referred to as a SCSI bus.
Each channel on your SCSI host adapter can act as host for up to
15 peripheral devices, not including the adapter itself.