HP AH627AR StorageWorks U320E Dual Channel SCSI Ultra320 PCI-E LVD HBA

Description

The HP AH627AR StorageWorks U320E HBA is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter that provides dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI connectivity for servers equipped with PCI Express slots. This adapter is designed to interface with a wide range of SCSI storage devices, including hard drives, tape drives, and storage arrays, offering a robust solution for environments that still rely on SCSI technology or require its specific capabilities. With Ultra320 SCSI, the adapter supports data transfer rates of up to 320MB/s per channel, and the dual-channel design allows for simultaneous operations, significantly boosting overall throughput. The use of LVD (Low Voltage Differential) signaling ensures signal integrity over longer cable lengths and provides better resistance to electromagnetic interference, leading to more reliable data transfers compared to older SCSI standards. The PCI Express interface ensures high bandwidth communication between the HBA and the server's motherboard. This HBA is capable of supporting up to 15 SCSI devices on each of its two channels, allowing for extensive storage configurations. It is an ideal component for servers that need to connect to high-capacity SCSI storage systems, tape libraries for backup and archiving, or other SCSI-based peripherals. The AH627AR represents a powerful and reliable way to integrate legacy or high-performance SCSI storage into modern PCI Express-based server architectures, ensuring data availability and efficient storage management.

Condition: Refurbished