Adaptec USBXchange User Manual

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U se r’s Gu i de : US B X ch a ng e • 6Connecting to the USB Port1 After connecting to your SCSI devices, if your computer is notpowered up, then power it up now. Connect the USB connector intothe USB port located on your computer.2 Make sure the cable ends are firmly connected. Do not force yourconnections as this may damage your system or the USBXchange.Note: The USBXchange receives its +5V power from either theterminator power line of the attached SCSI device, or if notermination power is available, it switches automatically toreceive the power from the USB bus.Connecting to an External USB Hub1 Connect the external USB hub (purchased separately) to the USBport of your computer.Note: To ensure proper operation, Adaptec recommends using onlyself-powered hubs (only hubs that receive their power froman A/C connection). Otherwise, you will need to connect theUSBXchange to an optional power supply. See USBXchangePower Supply on page 13 for more information.Attach the USB connector fromthe USBXchange to the USBport on your computer