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Term

Definition

double transition

Increases the data line frequency to equal that of the request signal, allowing sampling on

clocking

both the leading and trailing edges of the request signal. Clocking can be set to ensure

compatibility with legacy devices.

flow control

The target indicates to the initiator when the last packet of a data stream will be transferred so

that the initiator can flush FIFOs and terminate pre-fetch sooner than previously possible.

Basically, the target warns the initiator that the transfer is almost complete so that it can

prepare for the next transfer while the target completes the current transfer.

host

A processor, usually a CPU and memory, which communicates with devices over an interface

HVD

High voltage differential: uses two wires, transmitting a signal on one and its inverse on the

other. At the receiving end, the difference between the two signals is measured and

interpreted. Noise on the bus will affect both the signal and its inverse equally, so the

difference between the two lines will remain the same and the noise cannot be misread as a

signal.

initiator device

A component which originates a command

LED

Light-emitting diode: a type of diode that emits light when current passes through it. Visible

LEDs are used as indicator lights on all sorts of electronic devices.

LVD

Low voltage differential. SCSI signalling method that combines the benefits of HVD and

single-ended technologies, allowing longer cabling configurations while consuming less

power than HVD technology.

originator

An initiating device; a component which originates a command

packetization

Creates information units (IUs) from commands, data, status information, etc. which are

passed as synchronous transfers. Maximizes bus use, minimizes command overhead and

allows multiple commands to be transferred in a single connection

pre-compensation

Although SCSI transfer speeds have changed dramatically over the past several generations,

cable specifications have remained constant. Higher speed and frequency signals have a

greater potential for reflection and distortion over distance. Pre-compensation techniques

slightly modify the SCSI signal to reduce the chance of these types of problems.

Quick Arbitration

The process of devices negotiating for control of the bus with built-in "quiet times" so that fast

Select (QAS)

and legacy devices have an opportunity to take control of the bus. A fair, but somewhat

Arbitration

inefficient process, QAS speeds up the arbitration process by eliminating the bus free phase.

When combined with packetization, reduces command overhead and maximizes bus use.

read and write data

Minimizes data transfer overhead by allowing a target to send one data stream (LQ) packet

streaming

followed by multiple data packets. Minimizes overhead of data transfers because the target

can send one data stream packet followed by multiple data packets

receiver

The ultimate destination of data transmission; a terminal device

SCSI

Small Computer Systems Interface: a processor-independent standard for system-level

interface between a computer and intelligent devices including hard disks, floppy disks, CD-

ROM, printers, scanners, etc.

single-ended

An electrical signal protocol that transmits information through changes in voltage. Single-

ended SCSI uses standard TTL signal and ground pairs to transmit information over the SCSI

bus.

training pattern

SCSI is a parallel bus technology that is dependent on signals being transmitted on parallel

wires simultaneously. At higher speeds, minute differences in wire lengths and transmission

characteristics could cause problems. Training pattern testing measures these minute

differences and compensates for them.

Vpath™ Technology

The ATTO ExpressPCI UL4S with Vpath Technology offers data transfer rates of 320 MB/sec.

With one external connector and one internal connector, Vpath Technology allows both faster

and slower devices to run without impacting the speed of faster devices.

SCSI is a key technology for storage