A7143-69001 - HP 4-Port Ultra-3 SCSI PCI Controller

Description

The HP A7143-69001 is a multi-port Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that utilizes the PCI bus interface to connect servers to storage devices employing the Ultra160 SCSI standard. With four distinct SCSI channels, this adapter significantly expands a server's ability to interface with a multitude of SCSI peripherals, such as hard drives, tape drives, and optical storage devices, simultaneously. The Ultra160 standard signifies a peak transfer rate of 160MB/s per channel, offering robust performance for its era. This HBA is designed to offload the burden of I/O management from the server's main processor. By handling the complexities of SCSI command processing and data transfer, it allows the CPU to focus on running applications, thereby improving overall system efficiency and performance. The PCI interface ensures broad compatibility with many server architectures that utilize this expansion slot standard. Ideal for environments requiring extensive SCSI connectivity, such as older server configurations, direct-attached storage arrays, or specialized peripheral setups, the A7143-69001 provides a reliable and high-performance solution. Its four ports offer flexibility in configuring storage solutions, enabling the connection of multiple drives or tape libraries for backup, archiving, or direct data access purposes.

Condition: Refurbished