On Thu, 9 Mar 2000, Thomas Ribbrock (Design/DEG) wrote:
> On Wed, Mar 08, 2000 at 12:01:47PM -0500, Pieckiel, Kevin A wrote:
> [...]
> > connect it to our fileserver. It's a Pentium running Linux, kernel 2.2.14,
> > and it has an Adaptec 29160 (this one has an external 68-pin LVD connector),
>
> Ok, I'll out myself: What's "LVD"?
Low Voltage Differential. Most SCSI implementations are single-ended,
meaning the signal consists of a voltage and ground. Differential
implementations are more noise immune, can support longer cable legnths,
and higher speeds.
>
> Other than that: I don't know the specific hardware, but coming from an
> electronics background I just have to ask: Can it be taken apart? i.e.
> can you get at the single drives? If so maybe that could give you a hint
> as to which interface to use - often, you can look up the drive types in
> the web. Also, have you tried IBM's website? They have a good bit of
> information on all sorts of stuff there.
>
> HTH,
>
> Thomas
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