Adaptec I/O Chip Solutions for the Motherboard Adaptec silicon products are a total solution, encompassing the full array of hardware, software, documentation and technical support. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overview Hardware Features Software Features Operating System Support --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adaptec IC solutions bundle the latest hardware and software For PC system designers and integrators, the mission is clear: reduce the time to integrate new technology and time to market. Reaching this goal requires the latest in I/O technology, and more importantly, complete I/O solutions with assured compatibility and reliability. In short, proven solutions. Adaptec is committed to creating innovative silicon I/O solutions. This commitment has been demonstrated for over a decade and is still strong today. Adaptec single- chip I/O solutions are a complete I/O solution. Thoroughly tested and proven, they have become the gold standard of the industry. When you buy Adaptec, you buy products that streamline the design-in process and optimize system performance. You also buy the assurance of compatibility with the widest range of peripherals, application software, and PC operating systems. SCSI -- The designer's choice for the highest performance and system flexibility As operating systems and hardware become more powerful and complex, SCSI is becoming the I/O technology of choice. SCSI delivers clear advantages such as: * Higher system performance through reduced CPU utilization -- By processing I/O independently, the CPU is free to perform other tasks. * Easy connection of multiple devices -- SCSI supports up to seven internal or external peripherals. Wide SCSI provides support for up to 15 peripherals. Portable devices can be connected as needed for complete flexibility in data exchange among PCs. * Expanded peripheral support -- SCSI allows easy connection, not just to the hard disk and CD-ROM but also to DAT, removable-media drives, and scanners. * Hardware and software compatibility -- Adaptec SCSI assures compatibility with current application software and all major operating systems which include embedded Adaptec SCSI drivers. * Multitasking capability -- SCSI enhances overall system performance by allowing simultaneous processing of multiple I/O requests. * Easy upgrades -- Additional peripherals can be added by simply plugging in, then installing the related software. SCSI -- The designer's choice for the highest performance and system flexibility of SCSI on the motherboard Adaptec silicon products are a total solution, encompassing the full array of hardware, software, documentation and technical support. Together they bring speed, simplicity and confidence to the design-in process. Adaptec's design-in kit helps reduce the product development time by providing all the tools necessary to easily integrate I/O solutions into your system. The kit contains the following: chip samples, an evaluation board for quick in-system testing, required cables and connectors, all necessary software, and an OEM binder which includes a design-in handbook, a databook, application notes and a compatibility test report. The BIOS Developer's Kit (BDK) and the Hardware Interface Module (HIM) Kit are software development tools designed to make installation easy. The BDK enables developers to easily customize their system code for various features. The HIM Developer's Kit allows developers to create custom software drivers to accommodate non-standard or proprietary operating systems. Adaptec also maintains close involvement with OEMs who are integrating new Adaptec hardware and software products into next-generation systems. Our application engineers collaborate with OEMs in the following areas: * Hardware design review * Layout/placement recommendations * Noise and signal analysis * Integration of SCSI BIOS into system BIOS In addition, our application engineers assist with new product designs that require development of custom BIOS, special driver upgrades and non-standard operating-system drivers. Adaptec I/O software...intelligent software that enhances your SCSI solution Adaptec software ensures easy installation and compatibility with a broad range of peripherals in diverse operating system environments. These software products include: Adaptec(reg) Software Family Manager Sets -- enable users to take advantage of SCSI features to optimize system performance and ensure data integrity. Advanced features include multithreaded drivers for multitasking/ multi-user environments and hot-swap capabilities. Adaptec(reg) EZ-SCSI(reg) software -- a user-friendly, Windows(reg)-based program that simplifies connection of SCSI peripherals in both DOS and Windows environments. EZ-SCSI software includes applications such as SCSI Backup(tm), SCSI Power Management, CD Player, Photo CD(tm) and more. Adaptec SCSISelect(reg) -- a BIOS-resident configuration utility that assists in optimizing the performance of attached peripherals. In addition, SCSISelect performs a diagnostic test and formats SCSI disks. Adaptec CI/O(tm) software -- a scaleable enterprise I/O solution that provides remote network monitoring and management of SCSI peripherals connected to any Adaptec single-chip EISA- or PCI-based host adapter. Adaptec means assured functionality, compatibility and reliability The high level of confidence placed in Adaptec host adapters stems from our customers' experiences with Adaptec products, coupled with what is most likely the industry's most thorough testing program. Adaptec's functional testing is designed to ensure that each product meets all design specifications and requirements. Specifically, testing includes: * User Requirements Testing -- Tests new BIOS features, I/O utilization, new feature functionality and real-world user environment testing * Specification Testing -- Signal analysis, fully loaded bus configuration and data integrity tests * Regression Testing -- Verifies accurate performance of hardware and software elements following host adapter installation * Error-handling Testing -- Various tests to ensure proper error detection and correction, such as parity checking and exception handling Adaptec maintains close working relationships with industry partners, committees and technology enablers. These relationships include alliances with peripheral manufacturers and cooperative programs with application software suppliers. The impact of these alliances continues to produce integrated SCSI I/O solutions that optimize performance and compatibility. To ensure compatibility, Adaptec tests all products using multiple combinations of hardware platforms, operating systems, application software, and peripherals. As a result, all Adaptec ICs and host adapters undergo thousands of hours of testing. Adaptec provides the latest SCSI products Adaptec's SCSI IC offerings include ISA-, EISA- and PCI-based products. The ISA-based AIC(tm)-6360 and AIC-6370 can be used to implement programmed I/O and Fast SCSI-2 onto the motherboard. Both ICs offer 16-bit data transfers on the ISA bus and provide advanced features such as synchronous and asynchronous transfers, multitasking, disconnect/reconnect and transfer rates up to 10 MB/sec. The AIC-6370 features complete Plug-and-Play functionality, including SCAM (SCSI Configured Automatically). As part of the SCSI Plug-and-Play specification, SCAM allows for automatic SCSI I/O assignment of peripherals added to the SCSI bus. In addition, each SCAM device is automatically terminated to avoid improper termination. For EISA-based system designs, there is the AIC-7770 single-chip SCSI IC. This device features Adaptec's SCSI PhaseEngine(reg) RISC processor, true 32-bit Bus Master and Wide SCSI. The AIC-7770 also has an innovative TwinChannel(reg) SCSI architecture, with two high-performance SCSI cores that can simultaneously support differential and single-ended system configurations. Adaptec's line of PCI products addresses the I/O needs of the growing high-performance, PCI-based systems market. The AIC-7850, AIC-7860, AIC-7870 and AIC-7880 are PCI-to-SCSI, single-chip host adapters for PCI-based PCs, workstations, and servers. These products incorporate PCI bus mastering to enable maximum data transfer rates. They also feature an embedded SCSI PhaseEngine that functions as an I/O coprocessor to off-load the host CPU for improved multitasking performance as well as a large data FIFO buffer for maximizing bus utilization. The AIC-7860 and AIC-7880 are UltraSCSI single-chip host adapters that provide up to 20 and 40 MB/sec data transfer rates, respectively. To ensure data integrity at high speeds in real-world cabling environments, all UltraSCSI products have a patented SCSI I/O cell that controls the slew rate on the output pins to compensate for variations in SCSI cable loading. In all PCI-based products, numerous value-added features are provided through Adaptec's 7800 Software Manager Set, which includes capabilities such as Tagged Command Queuing, Hot-plug support, SCAM, multi-initiator support, and CD-ROM boot support. Adaptec is the source for single-chip disk controllers too Through Adaptec's Mass Storage Electronics business unit, Adaptec offers single-chip disk controllers used by most major disk drive manufacturers for their SCSI and IDE interfaces. These products help increase disk drive capacity and speed while cutting power consumption and cost per megabyte. I/O solutions that exemplify the Adaptec IOware(reg) product philosophy From any perspective, from design-in time, to compatibility and reliability, Adaptec single-chip host adapters and disk controllers exemplify the commitment behind all Adaptec IOware products: combine hardware and software technology into I/O solutions that ensure the level of performance needed for today's data- and graphics-intensive applications. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HARDWARE FEATURES Product Transfer Transfer FIFO SCSI Name Bus Interface UltraSCSI Rate Mode Size Interface AIC-6360 ISA No 10MB/sec PIO 128 8-bit Byte AIC-6370 ISA No 10MB/sec PIO 128 8-bit Byte AIC-7770 EISA No 20MB/sec Bus Master 256 8-,16-bit Byte AIC-7850 PCI No 10MB/sec Bus Master 128 8-bit Byte AIC-7860 PCI Yes 20MB/sec Bus Master 128 8-bit Byte AIC-7870 PCI No 20MB/sec Bus Master 256 8-, 16-bit Byte AIC-7880 PCI Yes 40MB/sec Bus Master 256 8-, 16-bit Byte Product SCSI Plug- Single SCSI Name Interface and-Play SCAM Ended Differential Spec Package 68-pin PLCC, AIC-6360 8-bit No No Yes No SCSI-2 80-pin PQFP, 100-pin TQFP AIC-6370 8-bit Yes Yes Yes No SCSI-2 128-pin PQFP AIC-7770 8-,16-bit No No Yes Yes SCSI-2 160-pin PQFP AIC-7850 8-bit Yes Yes Yes No SCSI-2 100-pin PQFP AIC-7860 8-bit Yes Yes Yes No SCSI-2 128-pin PQFP AIC-7870 8-, 16-bit Yes Yes Yes Yes SCSI-2 160-pin PQFP AIC-7880 8-, 16-bit Yes Yes Yes Yes SCSI-3 160-pin PQFP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOFTWARE FEATURES Features Benefits User-configuration command line Optimizes performance based on system options for tuning parameters configuration. Tagged command queuing Allows devices to reorder commands for maximum efficiency. Increases performance in multitasking environments. Multithreaded drivers Optimizes performance for symmetric multiprocessing operating systems. Hot-swap Lets users pause bus activity and swap out failing drives while power is on. Recovery from third-party Recovers from unexpected bus resets resets without data loss. Multi-initiator Lets multiple host adapters in one or more systems access the same set of storage devices. Fault resilience Under error conditions, aborts commands, resets bus, and retries pending commands. No data is lost. Drivers designed for Passes status and performance data on SCSI manageability devices to management applications. Boot Manager Lets user specify the boot device by both Target ID and LUN in multi-device configurations. Multiple LUN support Supports peripherals that contain multiple SCSI devices, such as RAID subsystems, jukeboxes, and changers. Plug-and-Play SCAM Provides automatic configuration of devices under operating systems that support Plug-and-Play, such as Windows 95. No user intervention. Auto-termination Provides automatic configuration of SCSI bus termination. No user intervention. Step-by-step installation Speeds installation. No flipping between documentation all in one place hardware and operating system manuals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT * DOS * UnixWare * Windows 3.x * OS/2 * Windows(reg) 95 * SCO UNIX * Windows NT(tm) * SCO OpenServer * NetWare * Banyan Vines --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, California 95035 Adaptec Europe Belgium Tel: (32) 2-352-34-11 FAX: (32) 2-352-34-00 Adaptec Japan Tokyo Tel: (81-3)-5276-9882 FAX: (81-3)-5276-9884 Adaptec Singapore Tel: (65) 278-7300 FAX: (65) 273-0163 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Literature: 1-800-934-2766 (USA and Canada) (510) 732-3829 Ordering Software: 1-800-442-7274 (USA and Canada) (408) 957-7274 Interactive FAX : (408) 957-7150 Adaptec USA Bulletin Board: (408) 945-7727 (up to 28,800 baud, using 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity) CompuServe: GO ADAPTEC Microsoft Network: GO ADAPTEC Internet ftp server: ftp.adaptec.com World-Wide Web: http://www.adaptec.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 1996 Adaptec, Inc. 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