H68M SCSI III Terminator Active

Introduction

An HPDB68M SCSI Active Terminator is a device designed to terminate an external SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) bus that uses an HPDB68 (High-Density Pitch D-Subminiature 68) male connector. SCSI is a set of standards for connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices.

In an external SCSI setup, devices like hard drives, scanners, printers, and other peripherals are connected to the SCSI bus outside of the computer or server chassis. Termination is essential in these setups to prevent signal reflections that can lead to data corruption and communication errors.

The "HPDB68M" in the description refers to the connector type, which is an HPDB68 male connector. This type of connector is commonly found in external SCSI configurations.

An active terminator contains electronic components that actively manage the signals on the SCSI bus. This ensures signal integrity and prevents issues arising from signal reflections, which can be particularly important in external SCSI configurations due to longer cable lengths and the potential for external factors to introduce signal degradation.

In summary, an HPDB68M SCSI Active Terminator is a device used in external SCSI setups with an HPDB68 male connector. It actively manages the signals on the SCSI bus to prevent signal reflections, ensuring proper signal integrity and reliable data transfer between devices connected to the external SCSI bus.