P3475-62000 - HP NetRAID-2m Dual-Channel Ultra-3 SCSI/LVD 128MB PCI Array RAID Controller

Description

The HP P3475-62000 is a RAID controller card that utilizes the Ultra3 SCSI interface, a standard for high-performance storage in servers of its era. This controller allows for the management of multiple SCSI hard drives, enabling the creation of RAID arrays to enhance data availability and performance. Ultra3 SCSI (also known as Ultra-320 SCSI) offers a significant speed improvement over previous SCSI generations, providing a robust connection for demanding storage applications. With 128MB of onboard cache memory, the controller can buffer data transfers, improving the efficiency of read and write operations. It supports common RAID levels such as RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 5 (striping with parity), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors), offering administrators options to balance performance needs with data redundancy requirements. This makes it suitable for applications where data protection is important, such as file servers or application servers. Installed in a standard PCI slot, this controller is designed for compatibility with older HP server platforms that use the PCI bus architecture. While newer technologies like SAS and SATA with PCIe interfaces have largely superseded Ultra3 SCSI, this card remains relevant for maintaining or upgrading legacy HP server systems that are still in operation and rely on SCSI storage.

Condition: Refurbished