LSI LSI21003 User manual

®
S14051
LSI21003
PCI to Dual Channel SCSI
Host Adapter
User’s
Guide
October 2000
Version 1.0

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Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cables for SCSI connection external to the cabinet are used in the compliance testing of this Product. LSI
Logic is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this equipment
or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by LSI Logic. The
correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will be the
responsibility of the user.
The LSI21003 is tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may
cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
LSI Logic Corporation
North American Headquarters
Milpitas, CA
408.433.8000

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This document contains proprietary information of LSI Logic Corporation. The
information contained herein is not to be used by or disclosed to third parties
without the express written permission of an officer of LSI Logic Corporation.
LSI Logic products are not intended for use in life-support appliances, devices,
or systems. Use of any LSI Logic product in such applications without written
consent of the appropriate LSI Logic officer is prohibited.
Document DB15-000165-00, First Edition (October 2000)
This document describes Version 1.0 of the LSI Logic Corporation LSI21003 PCI
to Dual Channel SCSI Host Adapter and will remain the official reference source
for all revisions/releases of this product until rescinded by an update.
To receive product literature, visit us at http://www.lsilogic.com.
LSI Logic Corporation reserves the right to make changes to any products herein
at any time without notice. LSI Logic does not assume any responsibility or
liability arising out of the application or use of any product described herein,
except as expressly agreed to in writing by LSI Logic; nor does the purchase or
use of a product from LSI Logic convey a license under any patent rights,
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TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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trademarks of LSI Logic Corporation. All other brand and product names may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
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Preface v
Preface
This book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the LSI Logic
LSI21003. It describes how to install and configure the LSI21003 in a PCI
computer system.
LSI Logic Technical Support
The entire LSI Logic host adapter solution has been designed for ease
of use. However, if you require additional assistance, please contact the
LSI Logic Technical Support Hot Line at [phone]. The hours of
operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (MST), Monday through Friday.
You may also send an e-mail to [e-mail].
Before calling or sending an e-mail, please have the following
information:
•Which LSI Logic host adapter are you installing?
•What system are you installing into?
•What SCSI devices are you connecting to the bus?
•How is your system configured?
It is also helpful if you are at your system when you call.
Organization
This document has the following chapters and appendix:
•Chapter 1, Using the LSI21003, defines the interfaces and
characteristics of the LSI21003.
•Chapter 2, Installing the LSI21003, provides quick and detailed
installation instructions.

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•Chapter 3, Technical Specifications, describes the physical and
operational environments of the LSI21003.
•Appendix A, Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations, provides
definitions of various terminology that is referenced throughout this
user’s guide.
Related Publications
LSI53C1010-33 PCI to Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Multifunction
Controller Technical Manual, Order Number S14025.A
PCI Storage Device Management System SDMS™ 4.0 User’s Guide,
Order Number S14007.A
Revision Record
Revision Date Remarks
0.1 7/00 Initial version for engineering review.
0.2 8/00 Signoff copy.
1.0 10/00 Final version.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Using the LSI21003
1.1 General Description 1-1
1.2 Features 1-2
1.2.1 PCI Interface 1-2
1.2.2 SCSI Interface 1-2
1.2.3 Board Characteristics 1-3
1.3 Interface Descriptions 1-3
1.3.1 The PCI Interface 1-3
1.3.2 The SCSI Interface 1-4
1.3.3 SCSI Activity LED Interface 1-5
1.3.4 Cabling 1-5
Chapter 2 Installing the LSI21003
2.1 Quick Installation Procedure 2-1
2.2 Detailed Installation Procedure 2-3
2.2.1 Before You Start 2-3
2.2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter 2-4
2.2.3 Connecting the SCSI Peripherals 2-6
2.2.4 SCSI Bus Termination 2-15
2.3 Setting SCSI IDs 2-22
2.4 Setting Interrupts (Exceptional Cases) 2-24
2.5 Completing the Installation 2-25
Chapter 3 Technical Specifications
3.1 Physical Environment 3-1
3.1.1 Physical Characteristics 3-2
3.1.2 Electrical Characteristics 3-3
3.1.3 Thermal, Atmospheric Characteristics 3-3
3.1.4 Electromagnetic Compliance 3-3

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3.1.5 Safety Characteristics 3-4
3.2 Operational Environment 3-4
3.2.1 The PCI Interface 3-4
3.2.2 The SCSI Interface 3-7
3.3 Subsystem and Subsystem Vendor ID 3-12
Appendix A Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Index
Customer Feedback
Figures 2.1 Hardware Connections for the LSI21003 2-5
2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter 2-6
2.3 SCSI Cables 2-7
2.4 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Host Adapter 2-8
2.5 Internal SCSI Ribbon Cable to Internal SCSI Device
Connection 2-9
2.6 Connecting Additional Internal SCSI Devices 2-10
2.7 Multiple Internal SCSI Devices Chained Together 2-11
2.8 SCSI LED Connector 2-12
2.9 External Cable to Host Adapter 2-13
2.10 External Cable to External SCSI Device 2-14
2.11 Multiple External SCSI Devices Chained Together 2-15
2.12 High Density Internal SCSI Device Termination 2-17
2.13 Internal and Internal SCSI Device Termination 2-18
2.14 External SCSI Device Termination 2-19
2.15 Internal and External SCSI Device Termination 2-21
3.1 LSI21003 Mechanical Drawing 3-2
Tables 1.1 Standard Cables 1-5
2.1 SCSI ID Record 2-23
2.2 Setting Interrupts 2-24
3.1 Maximum Power Requirements 3-3

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3.2 PCI Connector J1 Front Side Signals 3-5
3.3 PCI Connector J1 Back Side Signals 3-6
3.4 SCSI Connector J2, Channel A, Internal 3-8
3.5 SCSI Connector J3, Channel A, External 3-9
3.6 SCSI Connector J4, Channel A, Internal 3-10
3.7 SCSI Connector J5, Channel B, Internal 3-11
3.8 Connector J6 Signals 3-12
3.9 Subsystem and Subsystem Vendor ID 3-12

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