Ciprico Rimfire 3880 Network Card User Manual


 
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Appendix B Cables and Connectors
Page B - 2 Introduction
Introduction
The SCSI specification allows devices to operate with either a single-ended or
a differential SCSI interface. The difference between interfaces is the manner
in which SCSI signals are driven on the cable.
The differential interface uses two lines for each signal (+SIGNAL and -
SIGNAL). A signal is true when +SIGNAL is more positive than -SIGNAL.
This interface provides better noise immunity than the single-ended interface
and so allows a longer cable length to be used.
The single-ended interface uses one line for each SCSI signal. All devices on
a single SCSI bus must operate with the same interface.
The RF3880 is available with a 16-bit differential interface, using a 68-pin high
density shielded “P” connector.
Summary
This appendix provides the following information:
Pin-outs of the SCSI connector used for the RF3880 adapter.
Cable Length allowed for the differential SCSI interface.
Pinouts of the P1 and P2 VMEbus backplane connectors.
This appendix is most useful for those integrating devices into a system.