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Hello All

I hope that an XP64 SCSI question is in order. I'm not that happy with
this dual/dual Opteron rig yet and I am now wondering if the problem
lies with the four SCSI drives. I'm running the very fastest Seagate's
and the computer builder has used a cable with many more connectors than
required. I have always understood that to run like this is risking
getting an "echo" from the unused connectors, is this likely to be a
factor?

Cheers

Richard
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Richard K

It shouldn't affect performance, assuming quality cables and termination.
But if you're in any doubt at all, replace the cables with ones from Granite
Digital. (www.granitedigital.com) They are simply the best. Include a good
active terminator as well. I've used their stuff since the 80's, when SCSI
was _hard_. They're extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and they've dug me
out of a hole more than once.
--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64

Richard wrote:
> Hello All
>
> I hope that an XP64 SCSI question is in order. I'm not that happy with
> this dual/dual Opteron rig yet and I am now wondering if the problem
> lies with the four SCSI drives. I'm running the very fastest Seagate's
> and the computer builder has used a cable with many more connectors than
> required. I have always understood that to run like this is risking
> getting an "echo" from the unused connectors, is this likely to be a
> factor?
>
> Cheers
>
> Richard

In his posting of Wed, 15 Feb 2006, Charlie Russel - MVP writes
>It shouldn't affect performance, assuming quality cables and termination.
>But if you're in any doubt at all, replace the cables with ones from Granite
>Digital. (www.granitedigital.com) They are simply the best. Include a good
>active terminator as well. I've used their stuff since the 80's, when SCSI
>was _hard_. They're extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and they've dug me
>out of a hole more than once.

Dear Charlie

Thanks for the reminder, I will give them a go.

Cheers
--
Richard K

Ah, I see you know them.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64

Richard wrote:
> In his posting of Wed, 15 Feb 2006, Charlie Russel - MVP writes
>> It shouldn't affect performance, assuming quality cables and termination.
>> But if you're in any doubt at all, replace the cables with ones from
>> Granite Digital. (www.granitedigital.com) They are simply the best.
>> Include a good active terminator as well. I've used their stuff since
>> the 80's, when SCSI was _hard_. They're extremely knowledgeable and
>> helpful, and they've dug me out of a hole more than once.
>
> Dear Charlie
>
> Thanks for the reminder, I will give them a go.
>
> Cheers