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Falcon II SCSI-SATA Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
Figure 4-1: SCSI Connectors on the Controller Rear Panel
4.1.3 SCSI Termination
Correct SCSI termination procedures require that the last device on the
SCSI bus is terminated. If the last device is not terminated or if devices
other than the last are terminated, erratic SCSI bus performance may occur.
The on-board terminator is built into the controller in the FALCON II. You
do not need to install an external terminator when a subsystem acts as the
last device in the daisychain configuration. The on-board terminator default
is enabled. However, if the subsystem is not the last device in the daisy
chain configuration, you can disable the terminator through the LCD panel
on the subsystem, firmware, or RAIDWatch management software.
Typically, the host computer or host adapter (SCSI card inside the PC) is the
first device and is already terminated. When installing the FALCON II on a
SCSI bus with other devices, be sure to observe the above rules regarding
all devices on the SCSI bus. Consult your host computer and/or host adapter
manual for additional information on correct termination procedures.
4.2 Host Connection Topology
4.2.1 Single Host
Figure 4-2: Single Host Connection
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Host Connection Topology