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Chapter 4. Storage Architectures and Devices

In this chapter, the internal storage features of the Models 150 and 260 are

described. Storage standards, SCSI, and SSA are covered. The different

technologies are discussed, and additional information is provided in the

cabling sections. As well, a description of the storage devices and adapters

follows as well.

4.1 Storage Boot Devices

The system boot image can be executed from the following base storage

devices:

• SCSI CD-ROM

• SCSI DASD devices connected to a base SCSI controller

• SCSI tape drives

4.2 SCSI Overview

A Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) is a bus-level interface.

Computers may communicate with a large number of devices of different

types connected to the system unit through a SCSI controller and

daisy-chained cable. The attached devices include such peripherals as fixed

disks, CD-ROMs, printers, plotters, and scanners. The SCSI controller may

be in the form of an adapter, or may be integrated on the motherboard. There

are several terms and concepts used in discussing SCSI technology that

require definition.

4.2.1 SCSI-I

SCSI is a standard defined by the American National Standards Institute

(ANSI). The original SCSI standard is defined in ANSI standard X3.131-1986.

It defines an 8-bit interface with a burst-transfer rate of 5 MB/s and a 5 MHz

clock (1 byte transferred per clock cycle).

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) refers to the different

SCSI specifications using the SCSI-I and SCSI-II type nomenclature. IBM

uses SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 nomenclature in official product names.

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