Which of the following are possible SCSI ID ranges on a wide SCSI adapter?

The correct answer is D. 0 - 15. This question asks for the valid device ID range for a Wide SCSI adapter. Wide SCSI adapters support 16 devices, including the host adapter itself.

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A1 - 7
B1 - 16
C0 - 7
D0 - 15

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(51 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
8% (4)
C
4% (2)
D
86% (44)

Why each option

This question asks for the valid device ID range for a Wide SCSI adapter. Wide SCSI adapters support 16 devices, including the host adapter itself.

A1 - 7

This range (1-7) is incorrect as SCSI IDs are typically 0-based and Wide SCSI supports more than 8 devices.

B1 - 16

While Wide SCSI supports 16 devices, IDs start from 0, not 1.

C0 - 7

This range (0-7) is for Narrow SCSI (8-bit) adapters, which support up to 8 devices.

D0 - 15Correct

Wide SCSI (SCSI-2 Wide, Ultra SCSI, etc.) uses a 16-bit data path, which allows for up to 16 devices on the bus. These devices are addressed using SCSI IDs ranging from 0 to 15, with the host adapter typically occupying one of these IDs (often 7).

Concept tested: Wide SCSI ID range

Source: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005708/memory-and-storage.html

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