Re: SunBlade 100 and Multipak 12?

Michael Laajanen <michael_laajanen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
One more reply to myself... I was another post that mentioned needing to
use an X6541A card to connect to a "differential SCSI" device and also that
the Multipak might be "single-ended SCSI". Might that be an indication
that this card will not properly operate the Multipak? Again, sorry if my
limited SCSI knowledge is making this difficult...

In non-differential(single ended) mode "half" of the pins in the
connector is connected to ground which could destroy the drivers on the
controller board if that boards is differential so pay attention.

Definitely a good idea to avoid it, but I wouldn't get overly worried
about it. I've attached a number of HVD and non-HVD devices together
over the years (often incorrect terminators). It jams the bus royally,
but I've never noticed any permanent damage due to such incidents.

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