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Adaptec 566506-00 Wide Ultra SCSI PCI RAID Controller Card
- Controller Type: RAID Controller
- Brand: Adaptec
- Model: 566506-00
- Interface: Wide Ultra SCSI
- Bus Type: PCI
- Features: RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
- Supports multiple SCSI hard drives
- Enhances data redundancy and performance.
- Designed for server and workstation storage.
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Product Overview
This is an Adaptec 566506-00 Wide Ultra SCSI PCI RAID Controller Card. It is designed to manage multiple SCSI hard drives, providing RAID functionality for data redundancy and performance enhancement in server environments.
Technical Information
| Controller Type | RAID Controller |
| Brand | Adaptec |
| Model | 566506-00 |
| Interface | Wide Ultra SCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Type | PCI |
| Supported RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Number of Channels | Typically 2 or more |
Product Description
The Adaptec 566506-00 is a Wide Ultra SCSI PCI RAID controller card, a component designed to manage and enhance the performance and reliability of storage subsystems in older server and workstation environments. It enables the configuration of multiple SCSI hard drives into various RAID arrays, including RAID 0 for striping (performance), RAID 1 for mirroring (redundancy), RAID 5 for striping with parity (balanced performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 for a combination of striping and mirroring. This controller leverages the Wide Ultra SCSI interface, which offers higher bandwidth and support for more devices compared to standard SCSI. The PCI bus interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of motherboards found in systems from the era it was designed for. By implementing RAID, users can protect their data against single drive failures and improve read/write speeds, crucial for applications demanding high I/O throughput. Installation of the Adaptec 566506-00 typically involves inserting the card into an available PCI slot and connecting the SCSI drives via appropriate cabling. The controller's onboard firmware or accompanying software allows for the configuration and management of the RAID arrays. This makes it a valuable component for maintaining or upgrading the storage infrastructure of legacy systems that rely on SCSI technology.
