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Adaptec AHA-1542CP Adaptec Aha-1542Cp 16-Bit Isa SCSI Controller Card ( Aha-1542Cp Adaptec )
- 16-bit ISA bus interface
- SCSI-2 controller
- Supports up to 7 SCSI devices
- Includes floppy disk support
- Designed for legacy PC systems
- Provides external and internal SCSI connectors
- Enables connection of hard drives, tape drives, and other SCSI peripherals
- Based on Adaptec's reliable SCSI technology
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- SCSI Controller Card
- Interface
- ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
- Bus Type
- 16-bit ISA
- SCSI Standard
- SCSI-2
- Number of Devices
- Up to 7
- Connectors
- Internal and External SCSI connectors (e.g., DB-50, DB-25)
Product details
The Adaptec AHA-1542CP is a 16-bit ISA SCSI Controller Card, providing connectivity for SCSI devices to older computer systems via the ISA bus.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SCSI Controller Card |
| Interface | ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) |
| Bus Type | 16-bit ISA |
| SCSI Standard | SCSI-2 |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Devices | Up to 7 |
| Connectors | Internal and External SCSI connectors (e.g., DB-50, DB-25) |
| Form Factor | Expansion Card |
| Chipset | Adaptec |
Description
The Adaptec AHA-1542CP is a 16-bit ISA SCSI controller card, a vital component for older computer systems that required enhanced peripheral connectivity beyond the standard IDE interfaces. This card allowed users to connect a variety of SCSI devices, including hard drives, optical drives, scanners, and tape drives, to their PCs. The ISA bus interface signifies its compatibility with motherboards from the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period when ISA was the dominant expansion bus architecture. As a SCSI-2 controller, the AHA-1542CP supports a robust set of features for managing multiple devices. It typically allows for the connection of up to seven SCSI devices on a single channel, offering a significant advantage in expandability and performance over contemporary interfaces. The card often includes support for floppy disk drives, further enhancing its utility in systems where integrated floppy controllers might have been limited or absent, providing a consolidated solution for essential storage interfaces. This controller card was instrumental in enabling higher performance and greater flexibility for storage and peripheral configurations in legacy systems. Its inclusion of both internal and external SCSI connectors provided versatility in connecting devices within the computer case or externally. The AHA-1542CP represents a key piece of hardware for users looking to maintain, upgrade, or build systems based on the ISA architecture, particularly when requiring the capabilities of SCSI technology.
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