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For A Better Understanding of SCSI – A New, Information-Packed Book by the Staff of Paralan Corporation

For those who want common-sense information on using SCSI to satisfy the data communication requirements of today and the future. It's a "Must Read" for anyone utilizing SCSI-connected devices. The new 136-page guide covers such subjects as: Maximizing thruput Distance limitations (and ways to beat them) SCSI options – when to use what Cables, connectors and terminations Mixing wide and narrow SCSI devices Ultra2 and beyond SCSI standards and where to find them   Making SCSI Work Table of Contents: Preface: For A Better Understanding of SCSI Chapter I: The Basics of SCSI What is the SCSI Bus? A History of Evolution: From SASI to SCSI-3 The SCSI Interfaces Initiators and Targets Disks, Tapes and Hosts... the SCSI Devices Extend the Bus Length with SCSI Expanders SCSI Commands Get the Job Done Chapter II: The Parallel SCSI Interface Parallel SCSI Interface Alternatives and Options The SCSI Domain and SCSI Bus Segments Single-ended SCSI Differential SCSI Low Voltage Differential SCSI Cable Cautions Stubs The Speed Options: Asynchronous, Synchronous, Fast and Ultra SCSI The Data Path Options: Narrow and Wide SCSI Interconnecting Single-Ended and Differential SCSI Extending the SCSI Bus Interconnecting Narrow and Wide SCSI Troubleshooting the Parallel SCSI Interface Chapter III: The Parallel SCSI Protocol SCSI Bus Phases Arbitration and Selection The Concept of SCSI Messages Command Transfer Parameter and Data Transfer How a SCSI Command is Completed Negotiating the Data Transfer Options Freeing the Bus: Disconnect/Reselect Multithreading: Tasks and Queues Error Handling: The Role of the Parity Bit SCAM - SCSI Configured AutoMatically Plug and Play SCSI Chapter IV: Future SCSI Directions Ultra-2 SCSI and Beyond The Serial Interface Alternatives of SCSI-3 Fibre Channel and FC-AL SSA (Serial Storage Architecture) P1394 (Fire Wire) Serial Expanders Appendix A: System Connectors Reference ANSI Specified SCSI-1 Connectors SCSI-2 Connectors SCSI-3 Connectors Emerging Standard Connectors Vendor Specific Connectors Appendix B: SCSI Terms and Abbreviations Appendix C: Other Sources of Information Internet BBSs Published ANSI Specifications Published and Unpublished Specifications   9 TO 5 COMPUTER: Global Value-Added Distribution of NEW, used and refurbished computer periphery by a family-owned and operated company since 1979- distributing internationally computer related peripherals on the new, used and refurbished levels. HP, Compaq, IBM, CISCO, 3COM, APPLE, SEAGATE, and other major branded products as well as a MAJOR focus on Mass Storage related drives, media, storage racks, tri-optic barcode labels, libraries, autoloaders, duplicators, jukeboxes, HBA's, JBOD, Raid, SAN, NAS and software solutions. As our stock of NEW, used and refurbished storage equipment changes daily, be sure to use our online chat service to get "real time" pricing from a knowledgeable sales technician. We also offer the lowest priced storage media on the net. Contact us now for drive rental, repair, duplication, software solutions or professional consultation. *Buying refurbished can be better than buying new because flaws have been found and fixed, once it is deemed to be complete and in good working order it is repackaged to be sold at a lower price as refurbished.