Compaq Evo Workstation w8000 Specifications download pdf (Page 32)

Chapter 2 System Overview

Supported Storage Boards

The SCSI LVD controller included on the system board in Compaq W8000

systems can be used to connect media drives. The Compaq W8000 system

supports only the LVD drives. Non-LVD drives are not supported.

Avid provides an optional dual-channel Ultra 160 LVD SCSI controller

board if additional SCSI ports are needed.

If you connect single-ended, fast-and-wide drives on an LVD SCSI

daisy chain, the controller reverts to fast, wide mode and you lose the

LVD mode throughput.

There are three types of storage configurations available for your

NewsCutter system:

• Ultra 160 LVD SCSI controller board (local storage)

• Fibre Channel controller board (local storage)

• Avid Unity MediaNetwork (shared storage)

As drive size and drive speed improve, different Fibre Channel devices,

MediaDrives, and LVD shuttles will be available for use. Contact your

Avid Sales and Product information line at 800-949-2843 for more product

information.

Ultra 160 LVD SCSI Controller Board

Compaq ships the W8000 system with an Ultra 160 LVD SCSI controller

installed on the system board. The Compaq Ultra 160 LVD SCSI controller

is qualified to support Avid LVD MediaDrives. The Compaq W8000

system supports only the LVD drives. Non-LVD drives are not supported.

Avid also offers an Ultra 160 LVD SCSI controller board if you want to

add a second controller. This optional Ultra 160 LVD SCSI controller

board offered by Avid includes two SCSI LVD connectors (dual-channels)

and supports up to 15 devices per channel. If you already have an Ultra 160

LVD SCSI controller board, you need to upgrade the firmware on that

board. See “Upgrading the ATTO Firmware” on page 74.

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