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APPENDIX B /
SCSI IDs
All SCSI devices MUST have a unique SCSI ID otherwise there will be contention on the SCSI
buss which will almost certainly cause problems. The SCSI ID is normally set via switches on the
rear of the unit. Most drives allow you to set a SCSI ID from 0-7 though some devices only offer a
choice of two IDs. Some, however, have fixed SCSI IDs which cannot be changed. Again, please
consult the documentation that came with your device.
The S6000’s SCSI ID is set in UTILITIES - SYSTEM SETUP using the SYSTEM SCSI ID parameter
SCSI CABLE LENGTH
The SCSI specification states that the total length of the SCSI chain must not exceed 6 metres.
“Total length” means the length of the whole chain between the first and the last device and not the
length of the cable between each of the devices. SCSI chains that are longer than the specified
length may cause data errors and possibly corruption of data.