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IBM PS/2 - SCSI cable too short when used with CD ROM drive
Applicable to: World-Wide
Symptom:
A limited number of 8580 models 121, 131, A21 and A31 and 8565 models 061 and 121 systems, with an internal CD-ROM disk drive and a second SCSI adapter installed in slots 1 through 4, may find the SCSI cable provided with the system is too short to reach slots 1 through 4.
Fix:
1. Disconnect the standard SCSI cable provided with the system, from the CD-ROM and the standard SCSI adapter.
2. Connect the P1 connector on the standard SCSI cable to the SCSI adapter in the lowest I/O slot.
3. The terminator resistor block should be installed on the CD-ROM (it will be at least on the interface). Then connect one end of the cable, provided in the CD-ROM Kit 'A', to the CD-ROM. The other end (P1) goes to the standard SCSI adapter provided with the system (slot 7 for 8580's, or slot 8 for 8565's).
Note:
Cable in later production systems have been lengthened an additional 100mm to correct this situation.
A new longer cable is available under FRU P/N34F0035.
SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2ADPT 8580SYSADPT 8565SYSADPT PSY2FDSK 8565FDSK 8580FDSK CDROM D/T8580 D/T8565 PSY2CDROM
Search Keywords |
CD-ROM, SCSI | |
Hint Category |
CD-ROM Drives, Retain, SCSI | |
Date Created |
18-02-94 | |
Last Updated |
01-05-98 | |
Revision Date |
27-04-99 | |
Brand |
IBM PC | |
Product Family |
PS/2 | |
Machine Type |
8580, 8565 | |
Model |
Various | |
TypeModel |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H011329 | |
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