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3.1 - SCSI Device Cables Flashcards

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2
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SCSI stands for?

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Small Computer Systems Interface

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3
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What can SCSI be used to connect?

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Storage devices, scanners, printers, and other devices

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How many devices can be connected in a single SCSI chain?

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Up to 16 devices

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What are the two types of connectivity SCSI can support?

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Parallel and serial

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What was SCSI used for before SATA and USB?

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Connecting scanners, CD-ROM drives, and tape backup systems

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What is the difference between a narrow and wide SCSI bus?

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Narrow supports up to 8 devices; wide supports up to 16 devices

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What is a SCSI ID?

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A unique identifier assigned to each device on a SCSI chain

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What does LUN stand for in SCSI?

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Logical Unit Number

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What is the purpose of a SCSI terminator?

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To allow communication across all devices on the SCSI chain

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What is the newest SCSI standard?

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Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

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How does SAS simplify SCSI connectivity compared to older standards?

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No need for setting SCSI IDs or using terminators

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13
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What is an example of a connector type for older SCSI standards?

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68-pin connector

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What does a SCSI cable typically include?

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Multiple connectors for devices and a terminator at the end

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What is the benefit of serial attached SCSI (SAS) over traditional SCSI?

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Increased throughput and simplified point-to-point connections

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How does a SCSI ID prevent conflicts?

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By assigning unique IDs to each device on the same SCSI chain

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What does an external SCSI storage device typically include?

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Power port, cooling fan, SCSI in and SCSI out interfaces

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What are the primary differences between SAS and SATA connectors?

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SAS connectors are different and usually larger, designed for high-density connections

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How does a SCSI controller and hard drive setup typically look inside a computer?

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SCSI controller set to ID 0, with devices daisy-chained and a terminator at the end

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