VL SCSI Master (tm) Accelerates VL-bus system performance with easy-to-use RISC-based SCSI I/O --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS * The AHA(r)-2842A VL-to-Fast SCSI host adapter with Adaptec(r) 7700 Family Manager Set software and Adaptec's PhaseEngine(r) RISC processor - now averages 35% faster performance * Provides ease of installation and use with Adaptec EZ-SCSI(tm) software and BIOS-resident SCSISelect(tm) configuration utility * Includes application software for SCSI Tape Backup, Photo CD Viewer and CD Player * Supports DOS/Windows, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, OS/2(r) , NetWare(r) and UNIX(r) operating systems --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW Adaptec has combined the power of the VESA(r) local bus (VL-Bus) with the AHA-2842A host adapter, using Adaptec-designed RISC-based SCSI I/O technology, to create the easy-to-use VL SCSI Master kit. The kit makes SCSI easy to use with the SCSISelect configuration utility and Adaptec EZ-SCSI software for DOS and Windows environments. The VL SCSI Master kit features I/O operating environment support for DOS/Windows, Windows NT, OS/2, NetWare, SCO(r) UNIX and UnixWare operating systems. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY BENEFITS SCSI made quick and easy Adaptec makes installing your SCSI host adapter easy. Simply plug the AHA-2842A into a VL slot and run Adaptec's user-friendly SCSISelect software utility to configure the host adapter. There is no need to physically set jumpers or terminators - both are automatically controlled by the SCSISelect configuration utility. The VL SCSI Master kit also includes Adaptec EZ-SCSI software to make your SCSI installation under DOS and Windows simple. The software determines what hardware is present in your system and automatically modifies the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files for you. Adaptec SCSI - the key to higher performance The VL SCSI Master kit now includes the Adaptec 7700 Family Manager Set software, which provides I/O operating environment support for all major operating system environments, including Windows NT, OS/2, NetWare, SCO UNIX and UnixWare. New second-generation technology boosts VL host adapter performance by an average of 35 percent over previous generations, to meet the demands of today's multitasking applications. To further accelerate VL system performance, the Adaptec 10 MIPS PhaseEngine RISC processor resident on the AHA-2842A host adapter automates SCSI I/O transfers and offloads SCSI command processing from the host CPU. Support for popular SCSI applications SCSI Tape Backup, Photo CD Viewer and CD Player applications are included in the VL SCSI Master kit. SCSI Tape Backup lets you select the volume, directory or file for backup with "point-and-click" simplicity using the Windows-based graphical directory tree. Multiple backup methods, including normal, incremental and differential, allow you to backup all files or only those that have been created or modified since the last backup. This application also includes flexible restore options and tape backup utilities. With the Photo CD Viewer application, you can view photographic images stored on CDs and edit them directly into your multimedia applications. The CD Player application lets you access and play CDs using Windows screen controls similar to those on your home stereo. Proven Adaptec compatibility, reliability and quality Adaptec has thoroughly tested the AHA-2842A host adapter with a broad array of SCSI-2 devices, as well as operating systems and application software, to ensure compatibility. Adaptec's manufacturing facility has earned ISO-9002 international certification which ensures compliance to a high level of product quality in production, testing and service. IOware(r) products by Adaptec Adaptec's IOware products combine hardware and software technology into solutions that are critical to ensuring the level of performance required for today's data- and graphics-intensive applications. Resident in both the computer and peripherals, Adaptec's IOware products speed the flow of data from one part of the system to another, significantly improving overall performance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A COMPLETE KIT The VL SCSI Master kit includes: * AHA-2842A VL-to-Fast SCSI host adapter with floppy controller * Adaptec EZ-SCSI software for DOS and Windows, including application software for Photo CDViewer (Magic Lantern(tm) ), CD Player and SCSI Tape Backup (Backup Basics) * Adaptec 7700 Family Manager Set software (Windows NT, OS/2,NetWare, SCO UNIX, UnixWare) * Device support for hard disk, removable, MO, CD-ROM, PhotoCD, tape, DAT, scanner and Floptical(r) drives * AHA-2840A User's Manual * Adaptec EZ-SCSI User's Manual * Adaptec 7700 Family Manager User's Manual * Internal SCSI ribbon cable (external cable not included) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Computer Bus: VESA VL-Bus Interface Protocol: Bus master DMA Host Bus Data Transfer Rate: Up to 40 Mbytes/sec SCSI Transfer Rate: 10 Mbytes/sec synchronous burst on the SCSI bus (Fast SCSI) 5 Mbytes/sec synchronous burst on the SCSI bus 3 Mbytes/sec asynchronous on the SCSI bus Device Protocol: SCSI-2 Advanced SCSI Features: Fast SCSI dynamic/command processing (supporting 255 simultaneous commands), scatter/gather, tagged queuing, multitasking, disconnect/reconnect, synchronous and asynchronous data transfer Electrical Drivers: Single-ended Bus Width: 32-bit Device Support: Up to 7 SCSI devices Two floppy drives (51/4" or 31/2") I/O Operating System Support: DOS/Windows, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroup, OS/2, NetWare, SCO UNIX, UnixWare Physical Dimensions: 9.8"x 3.75" (25 cm x 9.57 cm) I/O Hardware: Internal and external SCSI connectors, 50-pin, high 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% noncondensing --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 408-945-8600 Literature: 1-800-934-2766 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, 1994 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, IOware, PhaseEngine, SCSISelect, VL SCSI Master, EZ-SCSI and AHA are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. and may be registered in some jurisdictions. Magic Lantern is a trademark of In-Cat Systems srl. The Photo CD logo is a trademark of Kodak used under license. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Information supplied by Adaptec, Inc. is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of this printing, but Adaptec assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Part Number: W980145-031