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Adaptec AHA-2920 SCSI PCI Controller Card
- PCI Interface
- Supports SCSI-3 standards
- Provides Ultra SCSI connectivity
- Allows connection of multiple SCSI devices
- Includes drivers for various operating systems
- Suitable for internal and external SCSI devices
- Enhances system storage options
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Product Overview
The Adaptec AHA-2920 is a PCI SCSI controller card, designed to add SCSI connectivity to desktop computers and servers. It allows for the connection of various SCSI peripheral devices, such as hard drives, scanners, and tape drives, providing high-speed data transfer capabilities. This card is suitable for systems requiring legacy SCSI support.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI |
| SCSI Standard | SCSI-3 Ultra |
| Connector Type | Internal and External SCSI (e.g., 50-pin Centronics, 68-pin VHDCI) |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 40 MB/s (Ultra SCSI) |
| Bus Mastering | Yes |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows, Linux, Novell NetWare (driver dependent) |
Product Description
The Adaptec AHA-2920 is a PCI-based SCSI controller card that bridges the gap between modern computing systems and legacy SCSI peripherals. It enables users to integrate high-performance SCSI devices, such as hard drives, optical drives, scanners, and tape backup systems, into their existing infrastructure. The card utilizes the PCI bus for communication with the host system, offering a reliable interface for data transfer. This controller card supports SCSI-3 standards, specifically the Ultra SCSI protocol, which provides data transfer rates of up to 40 MB/s. This speed is significantly faster than earlier SCSI standards and offers competitive performance for storage-intensive tasks. The AHA-2920 typically features both internal and external connectors, allowing for the connection of a variety of SCSI devices, expanding storage capacity and peripheral options for workstations and servers. Compatibility is a key aspect of the AHA-2920, with Adaptec providing drivers for a range of operating systems, including various versions of Windows and Linux. This ensures that the card can be integrated into diverse computing environments. For systems that still rely on or require the robust capabilities of SCSI technology, the Adaptec AHA-2920 offers a practical and effective solution for adding essential peripheral connectivity.
