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CONTROL SOFTWARE FOR SCSI EXTENDER AND SWITCHES

1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

The BLACK BOX

Control Software is an easy-to-use tool for controlling and

monitoring the following products:

• 2 x 1 SCSI Matrix Switches (SW488A, SW489A)

• 2 x 2 SCSI Matrix Switches (SC120A-R2, SC121A)

• 4 x 2 SCSI Matrix Switches (SC122A-R2, SC123A)

• 6 x 4 Electronic SCSI Switches (SW485A, SW487A-R2)

• SCSI Fiber Optic Extender (IC501A)

This graphical user interface (GUI) lets you view critical information, modify

hardware settings, and, depending on the hardware product, report errors across

the SCSI bus. The software control is handled through an RS-232 serial port and

comes with a complete setup program for ease of installation. If you are using one

of the latest SCSI Switches (SC122A-R2, SC123A), there is also an Ethernet control

option via TCP/IP.

For SCSI Switches, the software is most commonly used to change switch

settings and monitor activity. This can be especially important for remote access

requirements. (Remote access is available through Ethernet connections only.)

For the SCSI Fiber Optic Extender, the software is most commonly used to

monitor bus activity and read critical information about the Extender’s hardware

such as the model number, firmware revision, serial number, temperature of the

unit, and SCSI bus activity.

This software also allows multiple hardware devices to be managed at the same

time within a single software interface. The software auto-detects the type of

devices connected and provides the appropriate window for each device. It

eliminates the need for separate control software for the Switches and Extender.

1.2 Features

The Control Software provides the following key features:

SCSI Switches

• Control of the front panel from a workstation through an RS-232 serial port or

Ethernet interface.