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A bus, or computer universal switch, is essential for data transfer within a computer or between more than one. We'll take a look at topics like PCI, SCSI, USB Ports and serial ports.
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Wilson, Tracy V., and Jeff Tyson. "How SCSI Works." 18 May 2001. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://computer.howstuffworks.com/scsi.htm> 13 May 2008.
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Sources
- IDE vs. SCSI
http://www.pcmech.com/show/harddrive/79/ - Adaptec: Let's Talk about SCSI
http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/product/markeditorial.html?cat=
%2FTechnology%2FSCSI&prodkey=talk_about_scsi&type=Technology - Ultra320 SCSI: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.scsita.org/aboutscsi/ultra320/faq.html - Serial Attached SCSI FAQ
http://www.seagate.com/products/interface/sas/faq.html - SCSI
http://www.javvin.com/protocolSCSI.html
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