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Dell LSI21320-IS PCI-X U320 Lsi Controller
- PCI-X U320 SCSI controller
- Supports high-speed SCSI devices
- Provides reliable connectivity for storage peripherals
- Ideal for servers and workstations needing SCSI support
- Ensures efficient data transfer for attached devices
- Legacy support for SCSI-based storage solutions
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Product Overview
The Dell LSI21320-IS is a PCI-X U320 SCSI controller card. It provides high-speed connectivity for SCSI storage devices, commonly used in older server and workstation environments requiring robust peripheral management.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SCSI Controller Card |
| Interface | PCI-X U320 |
| Bus Type | PCI-X |
Additional Specifications
| Connector Type | Internal/External SCSI (U320) |
| Manufacturer | LSI |
| Part Number | LSI21320-IS |
Product Description
The Dell LSI21320-IS is a high-performance SCSI controller card based on the U320 standard, utilizing the PCI-X bus interface. This controller was designed to provide robust and fast connectivity for a wide range of SCSI-based storage devices, including hard drives, tape drives, and optical drives, in server and workstation environments. The U320 standard signifies a significant advancement in SCSI technology, offering greatly improved data transfer rates compared to earlier SCSI generations. The PCI-X interface provides a wider data path and higher clock speeds than standard PCI, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive peripherals like U320 SCSI devices. This controller card allows systems to connect multiple SCSI devices, both internally and externally, through its various connectors, facilitating complex storage configurations and data management tasks. It was a popular choice for servers requiring reliable and high-throughput storage connectivity before the widespread adoption of SAS and SATA. While SCSI technology is considered legacy in many modern computing contexts, controllers like the LSI21320-IS remain important for maintaining and upgrading existing systems that rely on SCSI peripherals. Its inclusion in Dell's product line indicates its integration into Dell server platforms, offering a reliable solution for businesses that continue to utilize SCSI storage infrastructure.
