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Netfinity 5500 / Netfinity 5500 M10 - RAID optional SCSI cable for external device

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Source: H165424

Abstract:
NETFINITY 5500: RAID OPTIONAL SCSI CABLE FOR EXTERNAL DEVICE

SYMPTOM:
When installing external SCSI devices to the Netfinity 5500, no external SCSI port is available to attach the external device to the server.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
- The system is one of the following IBM servers:
Netfinity 5500 server Type 8660, any Model.
Netfinity 5500 M10 server, Type 8661, any Model.

- The system is NOT configured with an IBM Netfinity SCSI Controller Cable, Option 03K9313.

- The system has the symptom described.

FIX:
When installing external devices, order Option 03K9313, IBM Netfinity SCSI Controller Cable, to provide a 0.8mm external connector for external SCSI devices. Also order the appropriate cable to connect from the external device to the 0.8mm external connector.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8660, NETFINITY, UNCLASSIFIED, CABLE, D/T8661, SCSI, 100468F_1, EXTERNAL, 0.8MM, 03K9313

Search Keywords

PSY2, D/T8660, NETFINITY, UNCLASSIFIED, CABLE, D/T8661, SCSI, 100468F_1, EXTERNAL, 0.8MM, 03K9313

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Date Created

07-12-98

Last Updated

14-01-99

Revision Date

14-01-2000

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Netfinity 5500, Netfinity 5500 M10

Machine Type

8660, 8661

Model

ALL

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H165424

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Date last altered: A98/10/21