Chapter 8. The SCSI Interface
Small Computer System Interface
SCSI (pronounced “scuzzy”) stands for Small Computer System Interface and is a general-purpose interface used for connecting many types of devices to a PC. This interface has its roots in SASI, the Shugart Associates System Interface. SCSI is a popular interface for attaching high-speed disk drives to higher-performance PCs, such as workstations or especially to high-end network servers. SCSI is also very flexible; it is not just a disk interface, but is a systems-level interface allowing many types of devices to be connected, including scanners and printers. SCSI is a bus that supports as many as 7 or 15 total devices. Multichannel adapters exist that can support up to 7 or 15 devices ...
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