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Adaptec AHA-2944UW-B Wide Ultra SCSI PCI 68-Pin Controller Card
- Wide Ultra SCSI interface
- PCI bus interface
- 68-pin external connector
- Supports Ultra SCSI transfer rates (up to 40MB/s)
- Enables connection of multiple SCSI devices
- Ideal for servers and workstations
- Supports bootable SCSI devices
- Includes necessary drivers for various operating systems
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Product Overview
The Adaptec AHA-2944UW-B is a Wide Ultra SCSI PCI controller card, designed to provide high-speed connectivity for SCSI storage devices. It features a 68-pin connector and supports Ultra SCSI transfer rates, making it suitable for servers and workstations requiring reliable access to SCSI peripherals like hard drives and tape drives.
Technical Information
| Interface | Wide Ultra SCSI |
| Bus Type | PCI |
| Connector Type | 68-pin External |
| Max Transfer Rate | 40MB/s |
Additional Specifications
| Device Support | SCSI-1, SCSI-2, Wide SCSI |
| Form Factor | PCI Add-in Card |
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, NetWare (driver dependent) |
Product Description
The Adaptec AHA-2944UW-B is a robust PCI controller card that provides a reliable interface for connecting Wide Ultra SCSI storage devices to a computer system. This card is designed to leverage the performance capabilities of the Ultra SCSI standard, offering data transfer rates of up to 40MB/s, which was significant for its era and still suitable for many storage applications requiring high throughput and low latency. The card features a 68-pin external connector, which is standard for Wide SCSI devices, allowing for the connection of multiple drives or peripherals in a daisy-chain configuration. The PCI bus interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of motherboards found in servers and high-end workstations. Adaptec is renowned for its SCSI controller technology, and the AHA-2944UW-B is built with reliability and performance in mind, making it a popular choice for systems requiring dependable access to SCSI storage. This controller card supports various SCSI standards, including SCSI-1, SCSI-2, and Wide SCSI, offering flexibility in device compatibility. It is often used to connect high-capacity hard drives, optical drives, or tape backup devices. The ability to boot from a SCSI device connected to this card adds to its utility in server environments where operating system installation or recovery might be performed from SCSI media. Proper driver installation is crucial for optimal performance and compatibility with the host operating system.
