
Section One
Introduction
1.1
WHAT
IS
ASPI?
ASPI stands for Advanced SCSI Programming Interface.
It
is a programming interface
which allows for multiple drivers to share the same SCSI host adapter. This allows for
mUltiple types
of
SCSI devices (Le., tape, disk, CD-ROM, etc.) to be placed on one
SCSI host adapter. This keeps cost down while freeing up your internal slots.
An ASPI manager is included in both the NetWare 386 v3.0 and NetWare 386 v3.1
drivers. Below is a sample ASPI diagram:
ASPI
ASPI Transport Layer (ASPITRAN.DSK)
Given the flexibility
of
ASPI, several companies are .currently providing server-based tape
backup solutions through ASP!. There are other ASPI modules already developed or
under development.
A programming specification is available from Adaptec
if
you are interested in writing
your own NetWare 386 ASPI module.
1.2
WHAT
YOU NEED
TO
GET
STARTED
• IBM PC AT-compatible system, Micro Channel-compatible system, or EISA system
• Adaptec's AHA-1540/1542, AHA-1640, or AHA-1740/1744 host adapter
• Adaptec's ASW-1440 ver 3.0
• Novell NetWare 286 v2.15, NetWare 386 v3.0, or NetWare 386 v3.1 (or later)
• One or more Local
Area
Network (LAN) cards
• This installation guide
ASW-1440
1-3
adoptee
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