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In an "In-Depth
Exploration of SCSI" students gain a thorough understanding
of the operation of the SCSI interface. Geared to all levels of
user experience, the seminar begins with the most basic concepts
of SCSI operation and theory, and ends with the most advanced
aspects of the interface. You will learn how to interpret timing
charts and gain an appreciation of the immense breadth of the
SCSI standards. Every student who attends the seminar will receive
a specially designed Reference Manual that will prove invaluable
for years to come.
Course Outline (click for details)
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Introduction
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History and current status of SCSI |
| What is SCSI? |
| Why SCSI? |
| SCSI Bus Model |
| Configurations |
| SCSI-2 Objectives |
| SCSI-1/2/3 changes |
| SCSI System Architecture
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Physical
Characteristics
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Host Bus Adapters |
| Peripheral Controllers |
| Bus Configurations |
| Single ended SCSI |
| Differential (LVD) SCSI |
| Cable Alternatives |
| Connector Types |
| Bus Termination |
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Logical Characteristics
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Bus Phases |
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Connect, Disconnect, Reconnect |
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Arbitration, Selection, Reselection |
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Bus Phase Sequencing |
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Timeout Procedures |
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Timing Diagrams |
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Information Transfer Phases |
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REQ/ACK Handshaking |
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Synchronous transfer |
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Asynchronous transfer |
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Narrow/Wide data transfers |
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SCSI
Message System
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Short and extended message formats |
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Message codes |
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Message descriptions and rules |
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CDB formats |
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Status
format and codes |
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Commands
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Command Formats for All Devices |
| Direct Access command set |
| Sequential Access command set
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| Command sets for other devices |
| Examples of How to Issue and Interpret Commands |
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BUS/Device
States and Other SCSI Topics
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SCSI Pointers |
| Error Recovery Procedures |
| Multi-threading Operations |
| Command Control Block |
| Attention, Reset, and Unit Attention |
| Contingent Allegiance Condition |
| Extended CAC |
| Linked Commands |
| Queued Commands |
| Asynchronous Event Notification |
| SCSI Testing Objectives |
| How to Use SCSI Standards |
| Upcoming SCSI Concepts |
| Ultra 3 SCSI and beyond |
| SCSI Architectual Model (SAM) |
Who
Should Attend
This course is designed for hardware, firmware, software,
test and any other engineer requiring an in-depth understanding
of SCSI. It is also valuable for those that are responsible
for qualifying and supporting any SCSI peripheral or computer
that has an SCSI interface. |
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Prerequisites: Know the basics of computer theory. |
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Course Length: 3 days |
Download course description (printable
version) |
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