HP Optical Jukeboxes - Manual (Page 23)

Chapter 1 1-11
Setting up the Jukebox
Connecting the Jukebox with Other SCSI Peripherals
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Connecting this jukebox with other peripherals on the bus is shown in
Figure 1-5.
IMPORTANT Other devices on the same bus as this jukebox will affect jukebox
performance. Consider the following issues if you are deciding whether to
connect other devices onto the same bus.
• How will the jukebox be used: archiving, backup, near-line storage?
What performance must be maintained?
• How will the additional peripheral will be used? How much demand
will the additional peripheral place on the bus?
• What is the bus length available?
A basic review of SCSI and a discussion of the issues involved with
connecting devices on a bus is in Appendix B.
CAUTION Do not connect a high-voltage differential device onto the same bus as
this jukebox. Damage to the high-voltage differential device interface
electronics can occur.
IMPORTANT Do not add a a single-ended device onto the bus if you intend the bus to
be a low-voltage differential bus. The bus will switch to single-ended
mode if any single-ended devices are detected.
If you mix single-ended and low-voltage differential devices (causing
single-ended operation) on total cabling longer than 9.8 feet (3 metres),
SCSI bus problems could occur. This jukebox will operate in single-ended
mode, but must be on a bus that is 9.8 feet (3 metres) or less.