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PC Server 320 - IBM UltraStar drive fails to initialize in hot-swap backplane

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
Fast/Wide UltraStar drive fails to initialize in PC Server 320 hot-swap backplane.

RESOLUTION:
1. Interposers, if present, should be removed from ALL UltraStar drives.
2. Verify termination.

NOTE: Due to increased load capacity, it is recommended that all 50-pin devices are connected to a separate cable when using UltraStar drives with Adaptec controllers. Otherwise, bus time-outs may occur.

KEYWORDS:
Adaptec 2940, 2940W, or 2940UW

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Hard Drives, Retain

Date Created

18-03-97

Last Updated

08-01-99

Revision Date

08-01-2000

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

PC Server 320

Machine Type

8640

Model

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