158364-001 - HP Ultra160 PCI SCSI Controller Card

Description

The HP 158364-001 is a Single Channel PCI Ultra160 SCSI Controller Card, engineered to provide a robust and high-speed interface for connecting SCSI storage devices to servers and workstations. This card leverages the Ultra160 SCSI standard, enabling data transfer rates of up to 160 MB/s, which was considered very high performance for its era. It is designed to be installed in a standard PCI slot, making it compatible with a wide range of older server and workstation models, particularly those from HP. This controller features a single SCSI channel, capable of supporting up to 15 SCSI devices, including hard drives, tape drives, and optical drives. It typically includes both internal and external connectors (such as HD68 or VHDCI) to accommodate various storage configurations. The primary purpose of this card is to allow users to add or expand their SCSI storage capacity, or to connect legacy SCSI peripherals to systems that may not have integrated SCSI controllers. Ideal for maintaining or upgrading older server infrastructure, the HP 158364-001 ensures continued support for SCSI-based storage solutions. It is a critical component for environments that rely on existing SCSI hardware or require the specific reliability and performance characteristics offered by the Ultra160 standard. Compatibility with specific operating systems and server models should be verified.

Condition: Refurbished