the "automatic" is only the adapter end of the chain. The "device end"
still needs to be properly configured. Either put a terminated device on
the end of the cable OR install a terminator on the end of the cable.

Teilhard Knight wrote:

> "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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