Slave in scsi?

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Jonny
"Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm> wrote in message
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> I just know what I have read. I'm fairly sure the drive
> needs to be set as a slave with a jumper, you'll need to
> check the label on the drive and see the maker's web site
> for the details. Windows XP disk management should allow
> you to format the drive once the disk shows. Yes, if the
> cable you have supports auto termination, you don't need to
> do it again.
>
>
> "Teilhard Knight" <teilhk@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:41cg5qF1d7suuU1@individual.net...
> | "Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm> wrote
> in message
> | news:%23L0OjyrCGHA.3920@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> | > SCSI cables need to be terminated so the connectors are
> | > capped. The drive should be seen if the SCSI adapter is
> | > working, check the BIOS and the device manager see what
> is
> | > enabled.
> | > You do need jumpers, check the drive maker's web site to
> see
> | > how to jumper the drive and check Iomega site for the
> | > adapter settings. They should show you the proper way
> to
> | > terminate the cable with a cap.
> | > http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/if/scsi/cables-c.html
> | >
> | >
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> |
> |
> | My host adapter supports automatic termination. I can see
> that in its BIOS.
> | So, I suppose I do not have to cap the SCSI cable
> separately. I however am
> | new to SCSI apart from driving an external Iomega
> removable HD, so, if I am
> | thinking wrong, please let me know. Thanks for your
> feedback.
> |
> | Teilhard.
> |
> |
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