Frequently Asked Questions
      

Controller
   arrowWhat is the difference between verbose and silent mode on my SCSI controller?
   arrowWhat does the error message "SCSI timeout" mean?
   arrowWhat is indicated by the SCSI error message: "Device not ready/Send Unit start command failed"?
   arrowWhat is the slot number for my SCSI disk controller when loading Novell NetWare?

Drives
   arrowWhat is the difference between 68-pin and 80-pin SCSI drives and what kind does my server support?

General
   arrowWhat are some general SCSI troubleshooting tips?
   arrowShould I attach my SCSI tape drive or CD-ROM drive to the same cable as my hard drive?
   arrowWhat is the largest size SCSI hard drive I can use in my server?
   arrowWhat steps can be taken if a SATA, SCSI or RAID adapter BIOS does not respond during startup?
   arrowSupport for Int13 extensions is enabled on my SCSI controller. What does this do?
   arrowWhat are the SCSI cable/bus length limitations?
   arrowWhat does the verify media option do in the SCSI BIOS utility?
   arrowWhat is the effect when disabling the BIOS on my SATA, SCSI or RAID hard drive controller?

Hard Drive
   arrowWhat are the advantages of faster RPMs in regard to hard drives?
   arrowNot all of my drive space is recognized. Where is the rest?
   arrowHow can I tell what firmware revision my hard disk is currently using?

TBU
   arrowWhen should I use term power on my SCSI devices?
   arrowWhat are the optimal SCSI settings for the tape backup unit?

Technical
   arrowWhat basic troubleshooting steps can be taken if the server's SCSI hard drive is not detected or recognized?

Terminology
   arrowWhat does the acronym or term SAF-TE mean?