Symbios Host Adapter Product Guide Adapter, repeater, expander and kit solutions for moving information. ISO9001-certified fab. Each board is assembled and tested in Total Solutions for Moving Information world-class ISO9001 facilities to ensure that it performs to Whether you’re an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), rigid specifications and conforms to our highest standards. value-added reseller (VAR) or systems integrator, you’ll find And behind every SCSI HAB is a powerful team of designers, ® that host adapter board (HAB) solutions from LSI Logic are engineers and technicians dedicated to providing you with the superior for linking desktops, workstations, servers and periph- performance, reliability and compatibility you require, at a erals. That’s because we practically invented SCSI. And the price you can afford. ® Symbios brand name is virtually synonymous with the SCSI interface. As worldwide SCSI leaders, we’ve been providing high-performance SCSI solutions directly to leading server, Introducing Ultra3 SCSI Portfolio: disk array and computer systems corporations for more than Next-Generation Desktop, Workstation 15 years. So you can be confident that the SCSI solution and Server Solutions you select from us will be leading edge, reliable and Every system has a growing appetite dependable. for speed, bandwidth Other companies talk about their leadership and interoperability. Our in SCSI technology, but they can’t say that design engineers have they’ve been first to market with PCI- responded by SCSI, Ultra SCSI, Ultra2 LVD creating a banquet SCSI or dual-chan- of Ultra3 SCSI nel SCSI. We can. products: controllers Other companies and host adapter boards claim that their that eliminate the bottle- SCSI products are necks of high-speed data transfer. reliable and high-quality, At the heart of every Ultra3 HAB is a but they don’t offer a five-year powerful LSI Logic controller, the limited warranty on their SCSI SYM53C1010. This integrated circuit fea- cards’ performance. We do. Other com- tures advanced performance enhancements and com- panies state that they have outstanding cus- plies with recent industry initiatives and certifications, tomer service, but they never say they’ll work with your design like Ultra160 or PC99. Take a closer look at our two new team to provide a customized solution. We can and we do. Ultra3 SCSI HABs (SYM22915 and SYM8955U) to discover Symbios host adapter boards are simply the best choice for how you can incorporate this faster, more reliable, less meeting today’s high-performance data transfer needs. At the restrictive technology into your products. heart of each HAB is an LSI Logic controller built in our own page 2 Host Adapter Product Guide SureLINK, LVDlink and TolerANT: SDMS Software: Maximum OS Support The Symbios Advantage Because you want a total solution, we also provide SCSI device management system (SDMS) software with a full complement During the introduction of our Ultra3 SCSI products, TM of operating system (OS) drivers and configurations utilities. SureLINK domain validation made its debut. Available That means your HAB will operate in virtually any system. exclusively from LSI Logic, this advanced technology maxi- Effortless to install and configure, SDMS drivers are based on mizes a system’s bus performance by varying the LVD drive industry standards. To incorporate new OS features and strength and testing for marginal Ultra3 SCSI systems. upgrades, SDMS software is continually updated, maximizing TM LVDlink technology is found in all our Ultra2 and Ultra3 your system’s performance and reliability. SCSI offerings. This unique LSI Logic technology frees you from the constraints of short cables and delivers high-signal Kits Available as Board or Custom integrity for greater compatibility among servers, systems, OEM Configuration subsystems and peripherals. To speed design and system expansion activities, you can TM TolerANT technology elevates your confidence level in data obtain most host adapters boxed with cables, software and integrity during power-up and power-down activities. That’s documentation or custom configured for original equipment because TolerANT technology eliminates opportunities for manufacturers. See page 15 for details. data corruption in unreliable cabling environments by ignoring signal noise and compensating for unbalanced duty cycles. Like SureLINK and LVDlink technologies, TolerANT technology is available exclusively with Symbios HABs produced by LSI Logic. Host Adapter Product Guide page 3 Choose the host adapter board that fits your application Host bus Dual channel Single channel SCSI bus SCSI bus width Connector SCSI See Page configuration performance Ultra3 SCSI TM PCI SYM22915 LVDlink (2) 16-bit (2) 68-pin Ultra3, (2) at Page 5 or single-ended internal 160 MBps new (2) 68-pin VHDCI external TM PCI SYM8955U LVDlink 16-bit 68-pin internal Ultra3, 160 MBps; Page 6 or single-ended 68-pin external Ultra2 80 MBps; new Ultra, 40 MBps Ultra2 SCSI TM PCI SYM22910 LVDlink (2) 16-bit (2) 68-pin Ultra2, (2) at 80 MBps Page 6 or single-ended internal new (2) 68-pin VHDCI external TM PCI SYM21002 LVDlink (1) 8/16-bit SE; 50-pin internal Ultra2, 80 MBps Page 7 or single-ended (1) 16-bit LVD/SE 50-pin external or Ultra SE, 40 MBps; new (2) 68-pin internal TM PCI SYM8953U LVDlink 16-bit 68-pin internal Ultra2, 80 MBps Page 7 new or single-ended 68-pin external or Ultra, 40 MBps TM PCI SYM8952U LVDlink 16-bit 68-pin internal Ultra2, 80 MBps Page 8 or single-ended 68-pin external or Ultra, 40 MBps TM PCI SYM8951U LVDlink 16-bit 68-pin internal Ultra2, 80 MBps Page 8 or single-ended 68-pin VHDCI or Ultra, 40 MBps external Ultra SCSI PCI SYM22802 Differential (2) 16-bit (2) 68-pin Ultra2 at 40 MBps Page 9 internal (2) 68-pin VHDCI VHDCI external PCI SYM22801 Single-ended (2) 8-bit (2) 68-pin VHDCI Ultra2 at 40 MBps Page 9 external (2) 68-pin internal (2) 50-pin internal PCI SYM8751SPE Single-ended 8/16-bit 68-pin external Ultra, 40 MBps Page 10 68-pin internal 50-pin internal PCI SYM8750SP Single-ended 8-bit 50-pin internal Ultra, 20 MBps Page 10 50-pin external PCI SYM20860 Single-ended 8-bit 50-pin internal Ultra, 20 MBps Page 11 50-pin external Fast SCSI PCI SYM20811 Single-ended 8-bit 50-pin external Fast, 10 MBps Page 11 PCI SYM20810 Single-ended 8-bit 50-pin internal Fast, 10 MBps Page 12 50-pin external Bus repeaters and converters SCSI Bus SYM20101 Single-ended 16-bit (2) 68-pin Ultra, 40 MBps; Page 12 Expander to/from internal Fast, 20 MBps single-ended SCSI Bus SYM20102 Single-ended 16-bit (2) 68-pin Ultra, 40 MBps; Page 13 Converter to/from HV internal Fast, 20 MBps Differential Fibre Channel Fibre SYM40909/G Fibre Channel HSSDC 1 Gbit/sec Page 14 Channel PCI GBIC new page 4 Host Adapter Product Guide new SYM22915 64-Bit PCI to Ultra3 SCSI Dual Channel Host Adapter Host Bus 64-bit 66 MHz PCI LSI Logic’s flagship product, the SCSI Bus TM SYM22915 Ultra3 SCSI Dual LVDlink (Low Voltage Differential) Channel Host Adapter is true high SCSI Performance performance bringing an aggregate 320 Ultra3 (320 MBps) MBps data transfer rate to server and Dual Channels @ 160 MBps workstation applications. Based on the SCSI I/O Processor SYM53C1010 SYM53C1010, the SYM22915 is 100 SCSI Connector percent compatible with the Ultra160 Configuration initiative with support for double transition clocking. Cyclical Redundancy Check (CRC) and Internal: (2) 68-pin HD External: (2) 68-pin SureLINK enhanced domain validation ensure link integrity at Ultra3 transfer speeds. VHDCI connectors • Supports Ultra160 with additional features to ensure robust Ultra3 system operation. Maximum Number of SCSI Devices • True multifunction PCI device increases connectivity with dual channels that require only 30 one PCI Load. Designed to Logo Level PC99 • Features 32-bit DAC, or 64-bit, 66 MHz, bus master with zero wait states. Target Applications • Incorporates exclusive SureLINK, LVDlink and TolerANT technologies. Servers Clustered Environments • Enables bootability, configuration, and field upgrades with Symbios’ on-board BIOS Flash ROM. • SCSI bus mode and activity LEDs indicate bus status with connectors for external indicators. • On-board NVRAM with built in configuration utility. Host Adapter Product Guide page 5 new SYM8955U 64-Bit PCI to Ultra3 SCSI Single Channel Host Adapter Host Bus 64-bit PCI (33 MHz PCI) When a Single Channel Ultra3 is SCSI Bus needed, the SYM8955U Ultra3 SCSI TM LVDlink Host Adapter is a perfect fit. As a (Low Voltage Differential) high performance, low cost alternative SCSI Performance Ultra3 (160 MBps) for workstations, high-end desktop and server applications, the SYM8955U SCSI I/O Processor SYM53C1010-33 / 66 Ultra3 SCSI Host Adapter supports SCSI Connector the Ultra160 initiative with double Configuration transition clocking. The Cyclical Internal: (1) 68-pin HD External: (1) 68-pin HD Redundancy Check (CRC) and enhanced domain validation ensure reliable SCSI operation. Number of SCSI Devices 15 • 68-pin high-density wide connectors internally and externally. Designed to Logo Level • Ideal for connecting up to 15 Ultra3 hard drives or Raid Enclosures. PC99 • SureLINK Domain validation to ensure link integrity at Ultra3 Transfer rates. Target Applications High-end workstations • Offers up to 160-MBps bandwidth plus transfer rates at the PCI system bus speed. • Based on the SYM53C1010 chip featuring LVDlink technology and SureLINK domain validation. • Supports Ultra2/Ultra SE/Fast SE SCSI. • TolerANT signaling technology provides greater signal integrity when in single ended mode. • On-board NVRAM with built in configuration utility. new SYM22910 64-Bit PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Host Adapter Host Bus 64-bit 33MHZ PCI 8.5" For today’s clustering servers, the SYM22910 External LED External LED SCSI Bus Connector Connector TM Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Host Adapter Internal 68-pin High-Density Internal 68-pin High-Density LVDlink SCSI Connector SCSI Connector (Low Voltage Differential) A Termination B Termination provides high performance with maximum Oscillator SCSI Performance SCSI connectivity. Based on the industry’s first NVRAM NVRAM 3.80" Ultra2 (160 MBps) and market leader SYM53C896 Dual Channel Dual Channels @ 80MBps Flash BIOS SYM53C896 SYM22910 Ultra2 SCSI I/O controller, the SYM22910 SCSI I/O Processor SYM53C896 provides servers and high-end workstations an 64-bit Universal PCI Bus Connector SCSI Connector idea solution. The universal board supports Configuration single-ended Fast/Ultra Devices, or Ultra2 LVD devices. Internal: (2) 68-pin HD External: (2) 68-pin • True multifunction PCI device allows up to 30 Ultra2 Devices to be connected to one 64-bit VHDCI connectors 33MHz PCI slot. Maximum Number of SCSI Devices • Dual external VHDCI connectors for maximum connectivity to RAID adapters or Ultra2 Devices. 30 • LVDlinktransceivers provide connectivity to legacy SCSI devices such as tape drives or Designed to Logo Level PC99 other legacy storage devices to protect your investment. Target Applications • Built in configuration utility simplifies installation, and allows for performance tuning devices. Servers Clustered applications • TolerANT signaling technology provides greater signal integrity when in single ended mode. • On-board NVRAM with built in configuration utility. page 6 Host Adapter Product Guide 68-pin VHDCI 68-pin VHDCI SCSI Connector SCSI Connector new SYM21002 32-Bit PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Host Adapter Host Bus 32-bit 33MHz PCI 7.5" The Ultra2 workstation SCSI host SCSI Bus Internal 68-pin High-Density Internal 68-pin High-Density adapter was engineered for applications LVDLink SCSI Connector SCSI Connector 50-pin SCSI Connector (Low Voltage Differential) External LED Connector where high performance disk access is Oscillator SCSI Performance NVRAM necessary but desktop and legacy SCSI 4.0" Ultra3 (320 MBps) NVRAM Dual Channel@160 MBps Flash connections are required. With two BIOS SYM53C896 SYM21002 SCSI I/O Processor complete and separate SCSI channels, SYM53C896 32-bit Universal PCI Bus Connector the SYM 21002 Ultra2 SCSI Dual SCSI Connector Channel Host Adapter can dedicate one channel to high-performance devices and the other to Configuration Internal: (2) 68-pin HD legacy SCSI devices without sacrificing performance. (1) 50-pin HD External: (1) 50-pin HD • 68-pin high-density internal connector and 50-pin high density (Desktop SCSI) Maximum Number of external connector for connecting scanners, tape drives removable storage, CD-ROMs, SCSI Devices 30 CD-Recorders, and CD-RW. Designed to Logo Level • Built in configuration utility simplifies installation, and allows for performance PC99 tuning devices. Target Applications High performance • LVDlink transceivers ensure the best noise immunity and signal integrity for Ultra2 Workstations transfer speeds on longer cable lengths. • TolerANT signaling technology provides greater signal integrity when in single ended mode. • On-board NVRAM with built in configuration utility. • 32-bit PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Host Adapter. new SYM8953U 32-Bit PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter Host Bus 32-bit 33MHz PCI The new standard for Ultra2 SCSI applica- SCSI Bus TM tions, the SYM8953U Ultra2 Fast SCSI Host LVDlink (Low Voltage Differential) Adapter is an ideal solution for NT worksta- SCSI Performance tions. This single channel adapter is the latest Ultra2 (80 MBps) in a family of host adapters based on the SCSI I/O Processor industry’s first Ultra2 SCSI I/O processor. SYM53C895A This enhanced host adapter supports Power SCSI Connector Configuration Management v2.1 and is PC99 compliant. Internal: (1) 68-pin HD External: (1) 68-pin HD • LVDlink transceivers ensure the best noise immunity and signal integrity for Ultra2 Maximum Number of transfer speeds on longer cable lengths. SCSI Devices 15 • 68-pin HD connectors internal and external for up to 15 Ultra2 SCSI Devices. Designed to Logo Level • TolerANT signaling technology provides greater signal integrity when in single PC99 ended mode. Target Applications NT Workstations • Four-pin SCSI activity LED connector. • On-board BIOS Flash ROM allows future field updating and bootability. Host Adapter Product Guide page 7 50-pin High-Density SCSI Connector SYM8952U 32-Bit PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter Host Bus 6.75" 32-bit 33MHz PCI External LED For workstation and server applications, Connector Internal 68-pin High-Density SCSI Bus SCSI Connector Fuse TM the SYM8952U Ultra2 SCSI Host Terminators LVDlink SCSI Voltage Activity (Low Voltage Differential) Adapter is an ideal solution. This single Only Regulator Serial SCSI Performance channel adapter is the latest in a family of EPROM 3.80" Oscillator Flash Ultra2 (80 MBps) BIOS host adapters based on the industry’s first SYM53C895 SCSI I/O Processor SYM8952U Ultra2 SCSI I/O processor, the SYM53C895 SYM53C895. 32-bit Universal PCI Bus Connector SCSI Connector Configuration • Same functionality as the SYM8951U, except offers additional configuration flexibility Internal: (1) 68-pin HD External: (1) 68-pin HD with the external 68-pin, high-density connector versus the SYM8951U’s VHDCI Maximum Number of external connector. SCSI Devices 15 • LVDlink and TolerANT technologies provide the best noise immunity and signal integrity Designed to Logo Level on longer cable link. PC98 • Four-pin SCSI activity LED connector. Target Applications Workstations • 68-pin HD connectors internal and external for up to 15 Ultra2 SCSI Devices. • On-board BIOS Flash ROM allows future field updating and bootability. SYM8951U 32-Bit PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter Host Bus 32-bit 33MHz PCI 6.75" The industry’s first PCI to Ultra2 SCSI External LED Connector Internal 68-pin High-Density SCSI Bus SCSI Connector adapter based on the SYM53C895 Ultra2 Fuse LVDLink (Low Voltage Terminators TERMPWR SCSI Activity Differential) Voltage HVD SCSI Host bus adapter. This adapter Regulator LVD SE Serial SCSI Performance offers the same functionality as the EPROM 3.80" Oscillator Ultra2 (80 MBps) Flash BIOS SYM8952U but is configured with a SYM53C895 SCSI I/O Processor VHDCI connector for high-end SYM8951U SYM53C895 applications found in enterprise 32-bit Universal PCI Bus Connector SCSI Connector Configuration environments and storage subsystems. Internal: (1) 68-pin HD External: (1) 68-pin • SCSI Activity LED connector. VHDCI Connectors • LVDlink transceivers ensure the best noise immunity and signal integrity for Ultra2 Maximum Number of SCSI Devices transfer speeds on longer cable lengths. 15 • 68-pin HD connectors internal and external for up to 15 Ultra2 SCSI Devices Designed to Logo Level PC98 • TolerANT signaling technology provides greater signal integrity when in single Target Applications ended mode. Servers • On-board BIOS Flash ROM allows future field updating and bootability. page 8 Host Adapter Product Guide 68-pin Very High-Density 68-pin Very High-Density SCSI Connector SCSI Connector SYM22802 32-Bit PCI to Ultra SCSI HVD Dual Channel Host Adapter Host Bus 7.00" 32-bit 33MHz PCI External LED External LED The SYM22802 Ultra SCSI HVD Dual Connector Connector SCSI Bus Internal 68-pin High-Density Internal 68-pin High-Density Channel Host Adapter offers dual chan- SCSI Connector SCSI Connector HV Differential A Termination B Termination nel, high voltage differential SCSI func- SCSI Performance NVRAM NVRAM Ultra (80 MBps) tionality without a bridge chip. This 3.80" Dual Channel @ 40 MBps Oscillator adapter is ideal for connecting to today’s Flash BIOS SYM53C876 SCSI I/O Processor SYM22802 HVD storage subsystems and clustering SYM53C876 environments. This adapter protects 32-bit Universal PCI Bus Connector SCSI Connector Configuration existing investments in expensive storage Internal: (2) 68-pin HD subsystems that rely on ultra differential signaling technology. For cable length and signal External: (2) 68-pin VHDCI connectors integrity, it also provides an expansion path for PCI slot limited servers. This adapter is popular in clustered environments where one channel is dedicated to the shared storage Number of SCSI Devices 30 resource, and the other channel for that node’s private storage. Designed to Logo Level PC98 • Two 68-pin HD connectors internally and two 68-pin VHDCI connectors externally. Target Applications • Built in configuration utility allows for easy LUN selection common in large storage Servers Clustered Environments subsystem configurations. • Two SCSI activity LEDs. • On-board NVRAM with built in configuration utility. SYM22801 32-Bit PCI to Ultra SCSI Dual Channel Host Adapter Host Bus 32-bit PCI 7.00" Based on the SYM53C876, the industry’s External LED External LED Connector Connector SCSI Bus Internal 68-pin High-Density Internal 68-pin High-Density first true multifunction PCI to Ultra SCSI Connector SCSI Connector Single Ended 50-pin SCSI Connector 50-pin SCSI Connector SCSI I/O controller, the SYM22801 Ultra SCSI Performance A Termination B Termination Ultra (80 MBps) NVRAM NVRAM SCSI Dual Channel Host Adapter unique- 3.80" Dual Channel @ 40 MBps ly provides the industry’s first dual Oscillator Flash BIOS SYM53C876 SCSI I/O Processor SYM22801 channel Ultra SCSI Host Adapters SYM53C876 maximizes Ultra SCSI Connectivity at 32-bit Universal PCI Bus Connector SCSI Connector Configuration the expense of only one PCI Slot. Internal: (2) 68-pin HD connectors • TolerANT signaling technology ensures greater data integrity. (2) 50-pin External: (2) 68-pin • Dual Ultra Channels with connectors internally and externally allow users to separate VHDCI connectors devices based on performance. Maximum Number of • Built-in configuration utility ensures easy installation and device configuration. SCSI Devices 30 • Two SCSI activity LEDs. Designed to Logo Level PC98 • On-board NVRAM with built in configuration utility. Target Applications Workstations Host Adapter Product Guide page 9 68-pin VHDCI 68-pin VHDCI 68-pin VHDCI 68-pin VHDCI SCSI Connector SCSI Connector SCSI Connector SCSI Connector SYM8751SPE 32-Bit PCI to Ultra SCSI Host Adapter Host Bus 5.00" External LED 32-bit 33Mhz PCI Connector The standard Ultra SCSI Host adapter, Internal 68-pin High-Density SCSI Bus SCSI Connector the SYM8751SPE Host Adapter is a very 50-pin SCSI Connector Fuse Single Ended Oscillator Flash high performance wide Ultra SCSI BIOS SCSI Performance 3.25" Ultra (40MBps) option. Primarily targeted for disk drives, Serial Transceivers EPROM SCSI I/O Processor SYM53C875 the added internal 8-bit connector also SYM8751SP SYM53C875 supports narrow devices such as 32-bit Universal PCI Bus Connector SCSI Connector CD-ROMs, tape storage devices as well as Configuration TM TM Internal: (1) 68-pin HD, the popular high capacity, removable media devices (Iomega and Syquest ), and MO devices. (1) 50-pin Flat Cable External: (1) 68-pin HD • On-board BIOS Flash ROM allows for bootability and future field updating. Number of SCSI Devices • SCSI activity LED connector. 15 • TolerANT signaling technology ensures greater data integrity. Designed to Logo Level PC98 • Also supports Fast SCSI data transfers. Target Applications Workstations SYM8750SP 32-Bit PCI to Ultra SCSI Host Adapter Host Bus 5.00" 32-bit 33 MHz PCI External LED This high performance desktop SYM8750SP Connector SCSI Bus Internal 50-pin SCSI Connector SYM8750SP Ultra SCSI Host adapter has the bandwidth Single Ended NVRAM to support all desktop SCSI devices and a SCSI Performance Terminator Ultra (20 MBps) 50-pin connector internally for FAST and Fuse Oscillator 3.25" SCSI I/O Processor Ultra devices such as internal hard disks and Flash SYM53C875 BIOS CD-ROMs. The SYM8750SP also has an SYM53C875 LED SCSI Connector external 50-pin HD connector (Desktop LED visible Configuration through bracket Internal: (1) 50-pin SCSI) for narrow devices such as CD-ROMs, 32-bit Universal PCI Bus Connector Flat Cable tape storage devices as well as the popular External: (1) 50-pin HD TM TM high capacity, removable media devices (Iomega and Syquest ), and MO devices. Number of SCSI Devices 8 • On-board BIOS Flash ROM allows for bootability and future field updating. Option ROM Bootable • SCSI activity LED connector. Target Applications • TolerANT signaling technology ensures greater data integrity. Desktop SCSI Legacy Peripheral • Also supports Ultra Fast SCSI data transfers. Connect, Tape, CD-ROM page 10 Host Adapter Product Guide 50-pin High-Density 68-pin High-Density SCSI Connector SCSI Connector SYM20860 32-Bit PCI to Ultra SCSI Host Adapter Host Bus 32-bit 33 MHz PCI 4.75" The SYM20860 Ultra SCSI Host SCSI Bus Adapter is ideal for legacy peripheral Single Ended Internal 50-pin desktop SCSI connectivity applications. SCSI Connector SCSI Performance Ultra (20 MBps) It has an 8-bit Ultra SCSI Host Terminator SCSI I/O Processor 2.50" Adapter with a 32-bit bus master SYM53C860 Fuse Oscillator SYM53C860 (DMA) PCI host interface. A low SYM20860 SCSI Connector cost, high-performance solution easily Configuration Internal: (1) 50-pin attaches desktop PCs to peripherals 32-bit PCI Bus Connector Flat Cable such as non-booting SCSI hard drives External: (1) 50-pin HD and other SCSI devices. Maximum Number of SCSI Devices 7 • Supports CD-ROMs, tape storage devices as well as the popular high capacity, removable TM TM media devices (Iomega and Syquest ), and MO devices. Option ROM None • SCAM (SCSI Configured AutoMatically) and auto-termination support for SCSI-1 and Target Applications SCSI-2 devices ensures easy installation. Desktop SCSI Peripheral Connect • On-board BIOS Flash ROM allows for bootability and future field updating. • SCSI activity LED connector. • TolerANT signaling technology ensures greater data integrity. • Allowing intermixing of Ultra and Fast devices on SCSI bus. SYM20811 32-Bit PCI to Fast SCSI Host Adapter Host Bus 32-bit 33 MHz PCI 4.75" Specifically designed for desktop SCSI SCSI Bus and peripheral connectivity applications, Single Ended the SYM20811 Fast SCSI Host Adapter SCSI Performance Fast (10MBps) is an ideal solution. The 8-bit Fast SCSI Terminator 2.50" SCSI I/O Processor Host Adapter with 32-bit bus master Fuse Oscillator SYM53C810A SYM53C811A (DMA) PCI host interface attaches SYM20811 SCSI Connector desktop PCs to peripherals such as Configuration External: (1) 50-pin HD non-booting SCSI hard drives and other 32-bit PCI Bus Connector SCSI devices. Maximum Number of SCSI Devices 7 TM • Supports CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, scanners, high-capacity removable media devices (Iomega Option ROM TM and Syquest ), MO devices and hard drives. None • Includes external 50-pin, high density, 8-bit SCSI connector. Target Applications Desktop SCSI • TolerANT technology on SCSI signal lines provides a high level of data integrity. Peripheral Connect Host Adapter Product Guide page 11 50-pin High-Density 50-pin High-Density SCSI Connector SCSI Connector 68-pin High-Density SCSI Connector SYM20810 32-Bit PCI to Fast SCSI Host Adapter Host Bus 32-bit 33 MHz PCI 4.75" For desktop SCSI connectivity system SCSI Bus requirements, the SYM20810 Fast SCSI Single Ended Internal 50-pin SCSI Connector Host Adapter is a low cost solution for SCSI Performance Fast (10 MBps) high-performance applications. Terminator 2.50" SCSI I/O Processor Fuse With a 50-pin connector internally for Oscillator SYM53C810A SYM53C810A SYM20810 FAST and devices, and a 50-pin HD SCSI Connector Configuration connector externally for scanners, the 32-bit PCI Bus Connector Internal: (1) 50-pin 8-bit Fast SCSI Host Adapter with 32-bit Flat Cable External: (1) 50-pin HD bus master (DMA) PCI host interface is Maximum Number of ideal for desktop SCSI peripheral connection. SCSI Devices 7 • Attaching desktop PCs to peripherals such as non-booting SCSI hard drives and other Option ROM SCSI devices. None TM • Supports CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, scanners, high-capacity removable media devices (Iomega Target Applications TM Desktop SCSI and Syquest ), MO devices and hard drives. Peripheral Connect • Supports SCSI-1 and SCSI –2 devices. • TolerANT technology on SCSI signal lines provides a high level of data integrity. SYM20101 Ultra SCSI Bus Expander Expander Single Ended to/from 3.00" For peripheral flexibility and greater system Single Ended B Term A Term performance, a wide (16-bit) single-ended to Pwr Fail Pwr Fail SCSI Performance LED LED Busy Switch Fuse LED Fuse Ultra (20 MBps) single-ended SCSI bus repeater allows for Oscillator SCSI Bus Width extended cable lengths and greater distance Wide (16-bit) between SCSI devices. 4.00" SCSI Connector Configuration SYM53C120 • Allows cascading up to two SYM20101 Internal: (2) 68-pin HD repeater boards together for three times SYM20101 Target Applications Servers the maximum SCSI cable length. SE-B SE-A High-end workstations Power Connector • Passes synchronous or asynchronous data and parity through the repeater with signal filtering and retiming at each bus interface to maintain proper signal skew limits. • Electrically isolates each SCSI bus from the other. • TolerANT technology provides improved signal reliability. • Supports SCSI hosts. • Does not require software drivers. page 12 Host Adapter Product Guide 50-pin High-Density SCSI Connector 68-pin High-Density SCSI Connector 68-pin High-Density SCSI Connector SYM20102 Single Ended to Differential SCSI Converter Host Bus 4.50" Single Ended to/from For peripheral flexibility and greater HV Differential Termpwr Fail LED Termpwr Fail LED Busy system performance, a wide (16-bit) Switch Fuse Fuse SCSI Performance LED DIFF SE Oscillator Ultra (Fast 20) single-ended to differential SYM20102 SCSI Bus Width SCSI Bus Converter allows for extended Wide (16-bit) 4.00" cable lengths and greater distance between SYM53C120 SCSI Connector SCSI devices. Ideal for cluster configura- Configuration Internal: (2) 68-pin HD tions for availability and scalability Target Applications applications. SYM20102 Power Connector Clustered Environments • 68-pin high density single ended to 68-pin high density differential • SCSI activity LEDs • Passes synchronous or asynchronous data and parity through the repeater with signal filtering and retiming at each bus interface to maintain proper signal skew limits. • Electrically isolates each SCSI bus from the other. • TolerANT technology provides improved signal reliability. • Supports SCSI hosts. • Does not require software drivers. Host Adapter Product Guide page 13 68-pin High-Density SCSI Connector new SYM40909 SYM40909 Fibre Channel Host Adapter Host Bus 64-bit PCI, 66 MHz For today's Fibre Channel solutions, the Performance SYM40909 Fibre Channel Host Adapter is a 200 MBps Full Duplex high-performance, cost-effective host adapter I/O BUS Interface supporting server, RAID and workstation GBIC environments with both optical and SW laser up to 500m LW laser up to 10 Km economical copper interfaces. HSSDC & DB-9 up to 30m The SYM40909 implements a HSSDC type Target Applications Servers connector for copper connections up to 30 High-end workstations meters while the SYM40909G supports the RAID SAN GBIC interface module providing maximum flexibility for both optical and copper interfaces. Both host adapters are based on the SAN architected SYMFC909 PCI-FC protocol controller. The SYMFC909 SAN architected controller provides optimal performance in Fibre Channel switched networked topologies and conventional arbitrated loop designs. • SAN architected single-chip FC protocol controller SYMFC909 • 1 MB synchronous SRAM external memory interface • SYM40909G- GBIC interface supports: • SW laser up to 500m • LW laser up to 10 Km • HSSDC & DB-9 up to 30 m • SYM40909- HSSDC copper I/F supports up to 30 m • PC99 compliant • “Link Check” integrated diagnostic link test PCI Features • 64-bit, 66 MHz host PCI bus • PCI 2.2 compliant • Dual Address Cycle (DAC) • Extended access cycles (MRL, MRM, MWI) • Half Card PCI form factor Software Features • Full target and initiator operations • LAN support with IP • RAID embedded applications page 14 Host Adapter Product Guide SDMS Software Ensures High-Performance Convenient Kits Provide Everything You Need Support for Virtually All Operating Systems Most host adapters are available as individual boards or in As part of its complete solution, LSI Logic includes powerful boxed kits containing everything you need to install a SCSI utilities and drivers with each host adapter. Developed board in your system. The Ultra boards include a true, in-house and certified by major OS vendors, SDMS software high-quality Ultra cable which meets the special requirements is based on industry standards and makes host adapter of the SCSI-3/SPI-2 specification. Ultra2 boards include a configuration tasks fast and easy. SDMS drivers, approved special Ultra2 cable with SE/LVD auto termination. through the Microsoft WHQL, Consumer kits include a host adapter Novell Labs, SCO, Sun and Solaris board shipped in anti-static bag, SDMS certification processes, are compati- software on compact disk, host adapter ble with all major users guide, SDMS users guide and OS platforms: appropriate internal ribbon cable for the ® • NetWare NWPA board. To find a listing of available ® • Windows NT kits, refer to the table on ® • Linux the inside front cover. ® • DOS ® • Windows Getting more ® • Windows for Workgroups information ® • Windows 95/98 ® • UnixWare You can obtain product briefs, ® • SCO Unix OpenServer data sheets and user's ® • OS/2 guides on many ® • Solaris of the host adapter Drivers and are supplied boards described here by with each host adapter on visiting our Web site at a compact disk. Because www.lsilogic. com. To have literature SDMS software is continually mailed to you, please contact your local LSI updated, you can download the Logic sales office or distributor. most recent versions from our web LSI Logic also has a broad range of storage system site at www.lsilogic.com. solutions. To find out more about our MetaStor Storage System Division call 1-888-METASTOR or visit Repeaters and Converters Eliminate Software Need www.metastor.com. The SYM20101 SCSI bus repeater and the SYM20102 SCSI bus expander boards do not require any software support due to innovative Symbios design and engineering. Just insert the boards and boot up your system – additional functionality is available to you immediately. Host Adapter Product Guide page 15 Symbios Host Adapter Boards From a World Leader in Innovative SCSI I/O Solutions for More than 15 Years • New Ultra3 SCSI solutions feature SureLink domain validation technology • Complete SCSI solutions for desktop, workstation and server applications • Effortless installation and configuration with robust drivers and utilities • Outstanding performance at an affordable price • Five-year limited warranty on all adapter board products Visit our Web site at www.lsilogic.com About LSI Logic LSI Logic Corporation North American Headquarters LSI Logic is dedicated to helping customers bring their trendsetting Milpitas, California, United States Tel: 408.433.8000 solutions to market in record time. 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