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Compaq A-3840 2-Ports SCSI PCI RAID Controller Card
- 2-Port SCSI Interface
- RAID Controller Card
- PCI Bus Interface
- Supports SCSI devices
- Provides RAID levels (e.g., RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 - specific levels depend on chipset)
- Enhances data protection and availability
- Improves storage performance through striping
- Designed for servers and workstations
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Product Overview
This is a Compaq 2-Port SCSI PCI RAID Controller Card. It allows for the connection of SCSI devices and provides RAID functionality for data redundancy and performance.
Technical Information
| Ports | 2-Port SCSI |
| Functionality | RAID Controller |
| Bus Interface | PCI |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | Compaq |
| Part Number | A-3840 |
| Device Type | RAID Controller Card |
Product Description
The Compaq A-3840 is a 2-port SCSI PCI RAID controller card designed to provide enhanced storage capabilities for compatible Compaq servers and workstations. This card allows users to connect multiple SCSI hard drives or other SCSI peripherals, while also offering RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) functionality. RAID configurations enable data to be spread across multiple drives for improved performance (striping) or for data redundancy and fault tolerance (mirroring or parity). With its PCI bus interface, the A-3840 is compatible with older server and workstation motherboards that feature PCI slots. The two SCSI ports provide the necessary connections for attaching storage devices. Depending on the specific chipset and firmware implemented on the card, it typically supports various RAID levels, such as RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), and potentially higher levels like RAID 5 or RAID 10, which offer a combination of performance and redundancy. This RAID controller is crucial for environments where data integrity and availability are paramount. By implementing RAID, users can protect their data against single drive failures and potentially improve the overall read/write performance of their storage subsystem. The Compaq A-3840 represents a solution for expanding storage connectivity and enhancing data protection on systems equipped with PCI slots.
