A5156-69201 - HP Dual Port Ultra 2 PCI SCSI Controller

SKU A5156-69201

Brand HP

2-Port Ultra2 SCSI Controller Card.
Utilizes PCI bus for server connectivity.
Supports Ultra2 SCSI standard for high performance.
Provides two independent SCSI channels/ports.
Enables connection of multiple SCSI devices.
Ideal for servers requiring advanced storage I/O.
Supports LVD/SE modes for compatibility.

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Key specifications

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Product Type: SCSI Controller Card
Interface: PCI
SCSI Standard: Ultra2 SCSI
Ports: 2 x Ultra2 SCSI (LVD/SE)
Form Factor: PCI Expansion Card
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 80 MB/s per channel

Product details

The HP A5156-69201 is a 2-Port Ultra2 SCSI PCI Controller Card. It provides high-speed connectivity for SCSI storage devices, offering enhanced performance and capacity for HP servers.

Technical Information

Product Type	SCSI Controller Card
Interface	PCI
SCSI Standard	Ultra2 SCSI
Ports	2 x Ultra2 SCSI (LVD/SE)

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	PCI Expansion Card
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 80 MB/s per channel
Connectors	Internal and External SCSI connectors (e.g., VHDCI)

Description

The HP A5156-69201 is a dual-port Ultra2 SCSI controller card designed to be installed in the PCI expansion slots of HP servers. This controller significantly enhances a server's storage capabilities by providing high-speed connectivity for a wide range of SCSI devices, including hard drives, RAID arrays, and tape backup units. The Ultra2 SCSI standard offers a substantial improvement in data transfer rates compared to earlier SCSI generations, reaching up to 80 MB/s per channel, which is critical for performance-sensitive applications. Featuring two independent Ultra2 SCSI channels, this card allows for the connection of a greater number of devices or the creation of more complex storage configurations. It supports both Low Voltage Differential (LVD) and Single-Ended (SE) modes, ensuring broad compatibility with various SCSI peripherals. The card typically includes both internal and external connectors, such as VHDCI (Very High Density Connector), providing flexibility for internal drive installations and external storage device connections. This controller is particularly well-suited for servers that require robust and high-performance storage I/O, such as those running databases, handling large multimedia files, or implementing complex backup strategies. By leveraging the power of Ultra2 SCSI and the flexibility of the PCI bus, the A5156-69201 enables efficient data management and ensures reliable access to critical storage resources within the HP server environment.

Condition: Refurbished