KEY APPLICATIONS
•NT workstations
•Entry level servers
•Tape back-up
FEATURES
•Low cost, single channel solution
•Ultra2 SCSI with LVD
connectors
•Supports all major operating
systems with SDMS software
•Supports One-Button Disaster
Recovery for tape drives for
rapid data recovery
•5 year limited warranty
The LSI8953U Ultra2 SCSI host adapter is a low cost SCSI solution for any
application needing to add a SCSI adapter.
GET A RELIABLE SOLUTION FOR CONNECTING YOUR
WORKSTATION IN A NETWORKING ENVIRONMENT
The LSI Logic LSI8953U single channel Ultra2 SCSI host adapter is ideal
for connecting a workstation or entry-level server to a JBOD or RAID subsystem.
The adapter features Ultra2 SCSI performance both for internal and external
connections; and ensures a reliable SCSI solution at a low cost.
This adapter provides the advanced features necessary to ensure reliable
Ultra2 system operation with proven interoperability and data integrity. It
features LSI Logic LVDlink™technology for Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
signaling and reliable delivery of up to 80 MBps in a wide range of
cabling environments.
WARRANTY
For more than 15 years, LSI Logic host adapters have been providing high-
performance SCSI solutions to leading server, disk array and computer systems
worldwide. Each host adapter carries a powerful chip built in LSI Logic’s
ISO 9001-certified fabrication facilities. Using only the highest quality
components, LSI Logic host adapters are assembled and tested in world-class
facilities to assure superior product reliability and performance. Because of
stringent quality management programs, our host adapters carry a five-year
limited warranty.
LSI8953U
SCSI Host Adapter
Host Bus:
32-bit, 33 MHz PCI
SCSI Chip: LSI53C895A
SCSI Bus:
16-bit LVD or Single-Ended
SCSI Performance:
Ultra2 (80 MBps)
SCSI Connector Config:
Internal: 68-pin HD
External: 68-pin HD
Max SCSI Devices: 15
LSI8953U ORDERING INFORMATION
LSI8953U Full height, ISA/EISA bracket
For more information please visit
the LSI Logic web sites at:
http://storageio.lsilogic.com
http://adapters.lsilogic.com
LSI Logic Corporation
North American Headquarters
Milpitas, CA
Tel: 866 574 5741 (within U.S)
408 954 3108 (outside U.S.)
Host Adapter Group
Southborough, MA
Tel: 888 429 0425
FAX: 508 485 0303
LSI Logic Europe Ltd.
European Headquarters
United Kingdom
Tel: 44 1344 426544
Fax: 44 1344 481039
LSI Logic KK Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Tel: 81 3 5463 7165
Fax 81 3 5463 7820
ISO 9001 Certified
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are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Logic
Corporation. All other brand and product names
may be trademarks of their respective companies.
LSI Logic Corporation reserves the right to make
changes to any products and services herein at
any time without notice. LSI Logic does not assume
any responsibility or liability arising out of the
application or use of any product or service described
herein, except as expressly agreed to in writing
by LSI Logic; nor does the purchase, lease, or
use of a product or service from LSI Logic convey
a license under any patent rights, copyrights,
trademark rights, or any other of the intellectual
property rights of LSI Logic or of third parties.
Copyright ©2001 by LSI Logic Corporation.
All rights reserved.
Order No. S20014
7/02-1M – Printed in USA
LSI8953U SCSI Host Adapter
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Technical Specifications
PCI Bus 32-bit, 33 MHz max
PCl Modes Bus master DMA
PCI Data Burst 132 MB/second (PCI 32-bit bus @ 33 MHz)
Transfer Rate
PCI Card Type Universal add-in card (3.3V and 5.0V signaling)
PCI Voltage +5V ±5%
PCI Form Factor 3.5” x 6.0”
PCI Power 75 Watts, 1.5A @ +5VDC
Bracket ISA/EISA, full height
Certification Level PCI 2.1, PC99 compliant
SCSI Bus Wide Ultra2, LVD (Low Voltage Differential) and Ultra Wide
SE (Single-Ended)
SCSI Processor LSI53C895A
Connectors External Internal
68-pin HD 68-pin HD
Termination Universal (LVD/SE) termination
Automatic cable detection
Jumper disable option (not populated on standard board)
Termination Power Self resetting 1.5A fuse
LED Indicators 4-pin header for off-board LEDs
BIOS Flash Memory 128K x 8 flash EEPROM
Subsystem ID SVID – 1000h
SSID – 1020h
Environments Operating Storage
Temperature 0°C to 55°C -40°C to +105°C
Relative Humidity 5 to 90% non-condensing 5 to 90% non-condensing
MTBP >500,000 hours
Compliances CE, VCCI, Canada, C-Tick, FCC class B, UL 94VO
Software Support
OS Support Versions
Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4.0, SP4 and above, 2000, 2000 SP1 and XP
Linux 2.2 and 2.4 kernels
NetWare 4.11, 4.2 and 5.X
UnixWare 2.12 and 7.X
SCO Unix 5.X
OS/2 3.0 or greater
Solaris X86 versions 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8
Utilities Install, FIash, SCSI format, BIOS configuration, and NT configuration
Domain Validation Windows NT, 2000 and XP/leveIs 1, 2, and 3
Data Protection CRC and AIP
Device Support OBDR (Tape Booting) and Bootable CD-ROM
