The SCSI Direction(r) Delivers easy-to-use SCSI I/O connectivity --------------------------------------------------------------------------- KIT HIGHLIGHTS * AHA(r)-1522A ISA-to-Fast SCSI host adapter with floppy controller * Includes Adaptec(r) EZ-SCSI software for quick and easy installation for DOS/Windows * Complete support for hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM and magneto-optical devices * Supports DOS/Windows, Windows NT, NetWare(r), OS/2(r) and UNIX(r) operating systems --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW The SCSI Direction kit features Adaptec's AHA-1522A host adapter providing SCSI connectivity. The SCSI Direction kit includes Adaptec's I/O operating environment support for DOS/Windows, OS/2, NetWare, and UNIX operating systems. The AHA-1522A host adapter uses the CPU's untapped power to improve I/O performance of the overall system, making it ideal for DOS-based PC environments. The SCSI Direction kit includes Adaptec EZ-SCSI software making SCSI installation for DOS/Windows quick and easy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY BENEFITS Adaptec EZ-SCSI software for easy installation The SCSI Direction kit includes Adaptec EZ-SCSI software to make SCSI installation for DOS/Windows quick and easy. Simply insert the diskette, type install and follow the instructions. The software determines what hardware is present, and automatically configures the system by modifying the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT system files. Support for Photo CD applications Adaptec EZ-SCSI software provides support for Photo CD-compatible drives. With Photo CD technology, photographic images stored on CDs can be viewed and edited directly into multimedia applications. Using the Photo CD Viewer application included with Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, photographic images can be viewed one-at-a-time, as a slide show, or edited and exported as a data file. Adaptec EZ-SCSI software utilities and applications: * Photo CD Viewer * Adaptec CDplayer * Adaptec Mini CDplayer * ShowSCSI * Adaptec SCSI Interrogator SCSI by Adaptec ensures compatibility Adaptec tests the AHA-1522A host adapter with a broad range of SCSI-2 devices under all major operating system environments. This extensive testing ensures that the AHA-1522A host adapter will be compatible with applications. Further compatibility is ensured by the support embedded in major operating systems. This support is the basis for the Adaptec I/O operating environment and ensures compatibility with tomorrow's application software. The software in the SCSI Direction kit conforms to the Advanced SCSI Programming Interface (ASPI) software, an industry standard developed by Adaptec. This compatibility extends the life of your system because ASPI-compliant software will allow the addition of a wide variety of peripherals now and in the future. The SCSI Direction kit is completely SCSI-2 and ISA compatible. In addition, the floppy controller supports standard AT(r) floppy drives. Connectivity The SCSI Direction kit offers you all the connectivity advantages of SCSI technology. The AHA-1522A board supports up to seven SCSI-2 devices with one slot including both synchronous and asynchronous devices such as audio, data and photo CD-ROM, removable media, magneto-optical and hard drives. With additional software drivers, it also supports DAT, streaming tape, Floptical(r), rewritable, WORM and optical jukebox peripherals. For all your application needs, the SCSI Direction kit offers you connections to more peripherals. Price/performance for DOS environments Adaptec's SCSI Direction kit gives you SCSI connectivity and performance at competitive pricing. Frequently, in a DOS/Windows environment, the PC's CPU is not fully utilized. By leveraging this untapped processing power through Programmed I/O (PIO), the AHA-1522A host adapter improves I/O performance of the overall system. By employing this data-transfer methodology, the AHA-1522A board provides an excellent price/performance value. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A COMPLETE KIT The SCSI Direction kit includes: * AHA-1522A ISA-to-Fast SCSI host adapter with floppy controller * Adaptec EZ-SCSI software (DOS/Windows) featuring Photo CD Viewer (Magic Lantern(tm)) application * ASW-1240 I/O operating environment support for NetWare 3.11 (support is embedded for Windows NT, NetWare 3.12 and 4.0, OS/2, UNIX from SCO, SunSoft and Novell) * AHA-1522 User's Manual * Adaptec EZ-SCSI User's Manual * Alternate mounting bracket * Internal SCSI ribbon cable (external cable not included) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Computer Bus: ISA Interface Protocol: Programmed I/O (PIO) Host Transfer Rate: Up to 3 Mbytes/sec sustained rate on ISA bus 10 Mbytes/sec synchronous burst on the SCSI bus (Fast SCSI) 2 Mbytes/sec asynchronous burst on the SCSI bus Device Protocol: SCSI-2 Advanced SCSI Features: Multitasking, disconnect/reconnect, synchronous and asynchronous data transfer Electrical Drivers: Single-ended Device Support: Up to 7 SCSI-2 devices Two floppy drives (5 1/4" or 3 1/2") I/O Operating System Support: DOS/Windows Windows NT OS/2 NetWare UNIX (SCO, Interactive) Form Factor: 6.5" x 4.5" (16.5cm x 11.5cm) I/O Hardware: Internal and external SCSI connectors 50-pin, low density Operating Temperature: 0° C (-32° F) to 55° C (131° F) Storage Temperature: -40° C (-40° F) to 75° C (167° F) Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, California 95035 Adaptec Singapore Block 1002 Jalan Merah Central #07-18/20 Singapore 0315 Telephone: (65) 278-5213 FAX: (65) 273-0163 Adaptec Brussels Dreve Richelle 161 Bldg. A, 2nd Floor B1410 Waterloo Belgium Telephone: (32) 2-352-34-11 FAX: (32) 2-352-34-00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Literature: 1-800-934-2766 (USA and Canada) or 510-732-3829 Ordering Software: 1-800-442-7274 (USA and Canada) or 408-957-7274 Interactive FAX: (408) 957-7150 Internet ftp server: ftp.adaptec.com World-Wide Web: http://www.adaptec.com CompuServe: GO ADAPTEC Adaptec USA Bulletin Board: 408-945-7727 (up to 28,800 baud, using 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright (C) 1993 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, AHA and The SCSI Direction are registered trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. The Photo CD logo is a trademark of Kodak used under license. Magic Lantern is a trademark of In-Cat Systems srl. All others trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. Information supplied by Adaptec, Inc. is believed to be accurate and reliable, but Adaptec, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Adaptec, Inc. reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in product design or specifications. Part Number: W980105-031