HP 326164-001 Ultra320 SCSI PCI Express SCSI Controller

Product Description

The HP 326164-001 is a high-performance SCSI controller designed to harness the capabilities of the Ultra320 SCSI interface, delivering exceptional data transfer speeds of up to 320 MB/s. This controller distinguishes itself by utilizing the PCI Express (PCIe) bus, a more modern and significantly faster interface compared to the older PCI bus. This combination ensures that systems equipped with this card can achieve maximum performance from their connected Ultra320 SCSI storage devices, making it suitable for the most demanding enterprise applications. This controller card is engineered to support multiple SCSI devices, providing flexibility in configuring storage solutions. Its primary role is to bridge the gap between the server's PCIe slots and the SCSI storage infrastructure, enabling rapid data access for critical operations such as large-scale database management, high-throughput transaction processing, and intensive data analytics. The Ultra320 standard itself offers features like dual-channel support and improved error recovery, further enhancing data reliability and performance. As an HP-branded component, the 326164-001 is built with enterprise-grade reliability and performance in mind. It is intended for deployment in servers that require robust and fast storage connectivity, ensuring that data-intensive workloads can operate without storage bottlenecks. This controller represents a powerful solution for organizations looking to maximize the potential of their SCSI storage investments within a modern server architecture.