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HP 142138-001 EISA SCSI Controller Card
- EISA interface for compatibility with older HP servers
- SCSI controller for connecting SCSI storage devices
- Enables integration of SCSI hard drives
- Designed for enhanced storage capacity and performance
- Legacy component for specific server models
- Provides reliable data transfer for connected storage
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Product Overview
The HP 142138-001 is an EISA SCSI controller card, designed to provide connectivity for SCSI storage devices in older HP server systems. This card facilitates the integration of high-capacity and high-performance SCSI hard drives, enhancing storage capabilities. It is a legacy component for systems requiring EISA bus architecture.
Technical Information
| Interface | EISA |
| Controller Type | SCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Device Compatibility | SCSI Hard Drives |
| Manufacturer | HP |
Product Description
The HP 142138-001 is a specialized SCSI controller card built for the Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus. This interface was prevalent in high-end workstations and servers during the late 1980s and early 1990s, offering greater bandwidth and capabilities than the ISA bus. The primary function of this card is to enable the connection and management of SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) storage devices, which were the standard for high-performance storage solutions of that era. By incorporating the 142138-001 into a compatible EISA-based HP system, users could expand their storage capacity and improve data access speeds through the use of SCSI hard drives. SCSI technology offered advantages such as higher transfer rates, support for multiple devices on a single bus (daisy-chaining), and improved reliability compared to earlier interfaces. This controller card was essential for servers that required robust storage for operating systems, applications, and data storage needs. As a legacy component, the HP 142138-001 is typically found in older server infrastructures or maintained for specific compatibility requirements. Its presence signifies a need for direct SCSI connectivity within an EISA environment, often for maintaining or upgrading existing systems that rely on this specific hardware configuration. It represents a critical piece of hardware for ensuring the continued operation of systems that have not yet transitioned to newer storage interfaces.
