HP 30-40383-01 EISA SCSI floppy Controller Card
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- Includes Floppy Controller
- Supports SCSI devices
- Designed for EISA bus systems
- Provides integrated connectivity
- Suitable for legacy HP systems
- Combines SCSI and floppy control
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Key specifications
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- Controller Card
- Interface
- SCSI
- Bus Type
- EISA
- Features
- Floppy Controller
Product details
The HP 30-40383-01 is an EISA SCSI Floppy Controller Card. This specialized card provides connectivity for SCSI devices and also includes floppy drive control capabilities. It is designed for older HP systems that utilize the EISA bus architecture.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Controller Card
- Interface
- SCSI
- Bus Type
- EISA
- Features
- Floppy Controller
Description
The HP 30-40383-01 is a unique controller card designed for older HP computer systems that feature the Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus. This card serves a dual purpose: it provides a SCSI interface for connecting SCSI storage devices such as hard drives or tape drives, and it also incorporates functionality to control floppy disk drives. This integration was common in systems where resources were limited and consolidating functions onto a single card was beneficial. The EISA bus itself was an advancement over the original ISA bus, offering greater bandwidth and 32-bit data paths, which allowed for better performance from peripherals like SCSI controllers. The SCSI interface on this card enables the connection of multiple SCSI devices, expanding the storage capabilities of the host system. The inclusion of a floppy controller means it can manage the system's floppy disk drive(s), ensuring compatibility with legacy media formats. This controller card is primarily intended for maintaining or upgrading older HP servers and workstations that rely on the EISA architecture. Its specialized nature makes it a critical component for systems that cannot be easily migrated to newer bus technologies. Proper installation and driver configuration are necessary for both the SCSI and floppy drive functionalities to operate correctly within the operating system.
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