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QuickSCSI-F 2.0 Release Notes
3-20-94
This Read Me file contains the latest information concerning your PLI
QuickSCSI-F. The PLI QuickSCSI-F is a SCSI-2 nubus adapter which is sold separately
and is also bundled with PLI external QuickArrays.
QuickSCSI-F 2.0 Features...
Compatibility with Apple's A/V Macintosh's and Power PC Power Macintosh's.
Compatibility with several new hard drives including several new drives from
IBM.Compatibility with PLI's new QuickArray series of disk arrays.
QuickSCSI-F 2.0 provides mirroring between the following storage devices:
(Mirroring allows files from a primary drive, to be written to or read from a
secondary drive, in real time, which is a transparent method of backing up data)
Primary Drive Backup Drive
Hard Drive.............................Hard Drive
PLI QuickArray......................Hard Drive
Hard Drive.............................PLI QuickArray
PLI QuickArray.....................PLI QuickArray
The QuickSCSI-F is compatible with all SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 hard drives.
Version 2.0 of the QuickSCSI-F software has been customized to obtain the
fastest performance from the hard drives listed below.
PLI Hard Drives Supported ..........Firmware Ver............Formatted Capacity
Quantum ELS85S...........................3.06............................79.7 MB
Quantum LPS 105MB.....................3.1 98.6 MB
Quantum GO80 ...............................5.46............................80.8 MB
Quantum GO120............................. 2.58............................118.7 MB
Quantum GRS160...........................2.73............................158.9 MB
Quantum LP105S 100 MB.............3.1..............................98.6 MB
Quantum LP120S 120 MB.............4.6...............................114.6 MB
Quantum ELS170S ........................4.07............................160.9 MB
Quantum LPS240 240MB.............4.6..............................231.9 MB
Quantum LPS240 240MB.............6.4..............................231.9 MB
Conner CP30080E 80MB.............5.13............................78 MB
Conner CP30170E 170MB............5.13............................160.2 MB
Conner CP30100 120MB..............4040...........................118 MB
Conner CP30200 212 MB.............4345...........................205 MB
Fujitsu M2622FA 330MB...............0404...........................320 MB
Fujitsu M2623FA 425MB...............0404...........................401.7 MB
Fujitsu M2624FA 520MB...............0404...........................510 MB
Fujitsu M2694ES 1GB...................811F...........................1.031 GB
Fujitsu M2263SA 670MB..............01A5...........................661 MB
Seagate ST4385N 320MB...........297.............................322.5 MB
Seagate ST3600N 500MB...........8514...........................498.4 MB
Seagate ST3610N 500MB...........8830...........................508.6 MB
Seagate ST4767N 635MB...........1309...........................625 MB
Seagate ST312000.......................9410...........................1.004 GB
Seagate ST41600N.1.3GB E......0030...........................1.304 GB
Seagate ST11950 1.6 GB............0004...........................1.6 GB
Seagate ST42400N.2.1GB..........0115...........................2.028 GB
Seagate ST42400N.2.1GB..........0119...........................2.028 GB
Seagate ST12550 2GB................0008...........................2.038 GB
Seagate ST12400 2GB................9072...........................2.038 GB
Seagate ST12550 2GB................0005...........................2.038 GB
DEC-DSP3105S-1.0GB...............T368...........................1. 023 GB
DEC-DSP3105S-1.0GB...............T384...........................1.023 GB
DEC-DSP3105S-1.0GB...............T370...........................1. 023 GB
DEC-DSP3107LS-1.0GB.............435J...........................1.018 GB
DEC-DSP3160-1.6GB..................426F...........................1.523 GB
DEC-DSP3210 2GB......................435E..........................1.918 GB
Micropolis 2112-1.0GB.................HQ48.........................999.5 MB
Maxtor-7245....................................1761..........................245 MB
Maxtor MXT-540SL 540MB..........I1.2............................519.1 MB
Maxtor MXT-540SL 540MB..........H1.2..........................519.1 MB
Maxtor 7345-SC.............................0960..........................327.6 MB
Maxtor MXT-1240S 1.2GB............H1.2..........................209 GB
IBM-0664MIH..................................5.50...........................1.918 GB
IBM-0662.........................................1011..........................1.001 GB
PLI QuickArrays Supported by QuickSCSI-F 2.0
QuickArray 1GB Fujitsu M2624FA
QuickArray 1GB Quantum LPS 540
QuickArray 1GB Maxtor MXT-540
QuickArray 2GB DEC DSP3105S
QuickArray 2GB DEC DSP3107L
QuickArray 2GB Quantum Empire 1080S
QuickArray 2GB Maxtor-MXT-1240
QuickArray 2GB IBM 0662
QuickArray 4GB Seagate ST12400
QuickArray 4GB IBM 0664
QuickArray 4GB DEC DSP3210
When using the QuickSCSI-F formatter to format a drive or QuickArray attached
to the QuickSCSI-F, you must startup from a drive other than the one you plan to
format. Since the QuickSCSI-F 2.0 diskette does not contain an Apple System,
you can not startup from this disk, therefore it is suggested that you copy the
contents of the QuickSCSI-F disk to a different hard drive, then start up your
computer from that drive, and then run the QuickSCSI-F utilities from that drive.
QuickSCSI-F 2.0 supports mirroring between drive partitions as well as support
for placing multiple QuickSCSI-F adapters in one computer. By placing another
QuickSCSI-F adapter in your computer, you can attach 7 more SCSI devices as
the QuickSCSI-F does not disable the Mac's native SCSI port.
Mirroring can only be performed between drives or drive partitions which share
the same QuickSCSI-F adapter. If your computer has two QuickSCSI-F
adapters, you can not mirror from one QuickSCSI-F adapter to another
QuickSCSI-F adapter.
When using a drive connected to the QuickSCSI-F as virtual memory, you must
starup from that drive. If that drive has multiple partitions, any partition of that
drive can be used as virtual memory.
It is recommended that when starting up from a partitioned drive or QuickArray
connected to the QuickSCSI-F, that the first partition have the Apple system
folder loaded.
Never unplug or power down a drive or QuickArray connected to the
QuickSCSI-F, while the computer is in use, as you may risk loosing data.
Always use the Mac's "Shutdown" command before powering down the Mac
and it's attached peripherals. Only then is it safe to unplug SCSI devices from
the QuickSCSI-F or the Mac's native SCSI port.
The QuickSCSI-F has been found to be compatible with the Centris 610 and the
Duo Dock, when used with Apple's Nubus Adapter Card.
The QuickSCSI-F does not support Apple SCSI Manager 4.3, but will not
present any problems since QuickSCSI-F software calls are made directly to the
Macintosh's processor instead of the Apple driver.
The QuickSCSI-F may not be compatible with some Daystar and Radius
products, including the Daystar FastCache 128K, the Radius Rocket 33/SCSI-2
Booster and Rocket Share 1.0.
QuickSCSI-F Software Information:
The QuickSCSI-F utility disk contains several files which are used to setup and
manage the QuickSCSI-F card. Here is a brief description of what the software
does.
QuickSCSI-F Formatter:
This application allows you to format drives connected to your QuickSCSI-F
card. It will not allow you to format any drives connected to the standard SCSI
port on the Macintosh. You also cannot format any drives connected to the
QuickSCSI-F card using a standard formatting program like the PLI Formatter.
Keep in mind that while the QuickSCSI-F Formatter is compatible with most
SCSI drive on the market, we cannot guarantee compatibility with all of them.
QuickSCSI-F Manager:
This application allows you to work with the drives connected to your
QuickSCSI -F card. You can setup two drives as a mirrored pair for backup
purposes. You can also mount any unmounted volumes that may be available.
The QuickSCSI-F manager also allows you to clone any two fixed hard drives
or QuickArrays connected to the QuickSCSI-F card. Hard drives or QuickArrays
that are cloned must be of the same capacities. Cloning allows you to make an
identical copy of the drive being cloned.
Booting from QuickSCSI-F
You can boot from a hard drive or from the PLI QuickArray by simply copying the
Macintosh system folder to the drive then selecting the drive that you want to
boot from in the Apple control panel.'startup disk'.
QuickSCSI-F Init:
This is a System Extension (or startup document) that must be copied into the
System Folder of the drive you are booting the computer from. If you are
running System 7, it must be copied into the Extensions Folder located inside
the System Folder. This document allows your computer to recognize the
QuickSCSI-F card and the drives connected to it.
For further information, please contact PLI Technical
Support at 800-288-8754 ext. 300., during Pacific time business hours.