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Compaq 006890-001 Smart 2Sl Model No. X079 1 Ch Wide-SCSI PCI Controller
- Compaq Smart 2SL SCSI Controller
- Model: X079
- 1 Channel Wide-SCSI
- PCI Interface
- Supports multiple SCSI devices
- Designed for Compaq servers
- RAID capabilities (likely, common for Smart series)
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- SCSI Controller
- Brand
- Compaq
- Model
- Smart 2SL (X079)
- Interface
- Wide-SCSI
- Channels
- 1
- Bus Type
- PCI
Product details
The Compaq 006890-001 is a Smart 2SL SCSI controller, specifically model X079, featuring 1 channel of Wide-SCSI connectivity via a PCI interface. It is designed for managing SCSI storage devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SCSI Controller |
| Brand | Compaq |
| Model | Smart 2SL (X079) |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Wide-SCSI |
| Channels | 1 |
| Bus Type | PCI |
Description
The Compaq 006890-001, identified as a Smart 2SL controller (model X079), is a PCI-based SCSI adapter designed to provide connectivity and management for SCSI storage devices. This particular model features a single channel supporting Wide-SCSI, which allows for a broader data path (typically 16-bit) compared to narrow SCSI, thus increasing data transfer rates. The 'Smart' designation often implies that these controllers offered some level of intelligence, potentially including basic RAID functionality or advanced management features beyond simple HBA capabilities. Installed in a PCI slot, this controller enables servers to connect to and control multiple SCSI devices, such as hard drives or tape drives, in a daisy-chain configuration. The Wide-SCSI interface is crucial for maximizing throughput when dealing with high-performance SCSI drives or multiple devices on the same channel. The controller handles the complex protocols involved in SCSI communication, ensuring reliable data transfer between the host system and the storage peripherals. This controller is a component typically found in older Compaq ProLiant servers or other enterprise systems that relied on SCSI for their primary or secondary storage. Its function is to provide a robust and relatively high-speed interface for storage, essential for applications demanding significant I/O performance and data integrity. The specific model X079 suggests it's part of a family of controllers with varying configurations, with this one focusing on single-channel Wide-SCSI via PCI.
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