topic Re: Difference between Personality Modules in Disk Enclosures

Difference between Personality Modules

Kevin Lauder — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 02:19:05 GMT

Does anyone know what is the difference between the DS-BA35X-DA and DS-BA35X-FA Personality modules (or any of the others out there, for that matter), and is there any compatibility issues with an XP work station.

Re: Difference between Personality Modules

Uwe Zessin — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:29:58 GMT

If I remember correctly, the -DA is HVD while the -FA is SE.

Re: Difference between Personality Modules

Kevin Lauder — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 23:49:45 GMT

That would explain why it isn't working. Thanks! Do you know anything about the DA-35X-FB? Can 2 shelfs be daisy chained with that module? It seems to be called a 2 channel.

Re: Difference between Personality Modules

Uwe Zessin — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 03:33:33 GMT

Correct, the DS-BA35X-FB is a dual-channel I/O module. Works together with the BA35X-MF self termination module, which sticks into the back of the box and replaces the "jumper module".

I know it's possible to chain two single-bus boxes via some 'address magic' and turning off termination on the I/O module. You need external 'tri-link' connectors (H8861-AA).

Can't tell for the dual-bus one, sorry.

Re: Difference between Personality Modules

Kevin Lauder — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 09:49:02 GMT

Thanks alot. This really helps.