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SK0-003 · Question #906

Which of the following types of interfaces requires a terminator?

The correct answer is D. SCSI. SCSI interfaces, particularly in older parallel implementations, require terminators at both ends of the bus to prevent signal reflections and ensure proper communication.

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Question

Which of the following types of interfaces requires a terminator?

Options

  • ASAS
  • BATA
  • CSATA
  • DSCSI

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • D
    93% (39)

Why each option

SCSI interfaces, particularly in older parallel implementations, require terminators at both ends of the bus to prevent signal reflections and ensure proper communication.

ASAS

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) uses point-to-point connections, not a shared bus, and therefore does not require terminators.

BATA

ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment), also known as IDE, uses a master/slave configuration on a parallel cable and does not use terminators in the same way SCSI does.

CSATA

SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) uses point-to-point connections, similar to SAS, and does not require terminators for its operation.

DSCSICorrect

SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) uses a shared bus architecture where devices communicate by sending electrical signals. To maintain signal integrity and prevent data corruption caused by signal reflections at the end of the cable, terminators are essential at both the physical ends of the SCSI bus.

Concept tested: SCSI termination requirements

Topics

#SCSI#terminator#storage interfaces

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