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Dell 5394C 2944 Wide Ultra SCSI PCI 32-Bit Controller Card
- Wide Ultra SCSI interface
- 32-bit PCI bus connector
- Supports 2944 Wide SCSI speeds
- Provides connectivity for SCSI hard drives, tape drives, and scanners
- Designed for older server and workstation systems
- Reliable SCSI connectivity
- Plug-and-play installation (driver dependent)
- Suitable for legacy systems requiring SCSI support
- Single-channel SCSI support
- Low profile bracket may be included (check specific model)
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Product Overview
The Dell 5394C is a 2944 Wide Ultra SCSI PCI 32-Bit Controller Card. It provides connectivity for older SCSI devices in systems with 32-bit PCI slots.
Technical Information
| Interface | 32-bit PCI |
| SCSI Standard | Wide Ultra SCSI |
| Number of Ports | 1 (typically Wide SCSI connector) |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 40MB/s (Ultra SCSI Wide) |
| Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Connector Type | Internal/External (check specific model) |
Product Description
The Dell 5394C is a 32-bit PCI controller card featuring a Wide Ultra SCSI interface, designed to connect legacy SCSI peripherals to older server and workstation systems. This card is essential for maintaining compatibility with a range of SCSI devices, including hard drives, tape backup units, and scanners, that were prevalent in computing environments prior to the widespread adoption of SATA and SAS interfaces. Operating on a 32-bit PCI bus, the 5394C provides a reliable pathway for data transfer at speeds compatible with Wide Ultra SCSI standards, typically up to 40MB/s. While not as fast as modern interfaces, this speed is sufficient for many legacy applications and devices that rely on SCSI technology. The card typically features a single channel with a Wide SCSI connector, allowing for the connection of multiple SCSI devices in a daisy-chain configuration, subject to SCSI ID limitations and termination requirements. This controller card is a valuable component for organizations that need to support existing hardware or migrate data from older systems that utilize SCSI storage. Its primary function is to bridge the gap between older SCSI technology and the PCI bus architecture found in many established computer systems. Proper driver installation is usually required for the operating system to recognize and utilize the controller and its connected devices.
