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IBM 04N5036 PCI Ultra SCSI Magnetic Media Controller Card
- Interface: Ultra SCSI
- Bus Type: PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
- Function: Magnetic Media Controller Card
- Purpose: Connect and control magnetic storage devices (e.g., tape drives)
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 20MB/s (Ultra SCSI Single-ended)
- Connectors: Typically includes external SCSI connectors
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Product Overview
The IBM 04N5036 is a PCI Ultra SCSI magnetic media controller card. It is designed to provide an interface for connecting and controlling magnetic storage devices, such as tape drives, via the Ultra SCSI interface on a PCI bus.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SCSI Controller Card |
| Interface | Ultra SCSI |
| Bus | PCI |
Additional Specifications
| Function | Magnetic Media Controller |
| Connectors | External SCSI |
Product Description
The IBM 04N5036 is a PCI controller card that facilitates the connection and management of magnetic media storage devices, such as tape drives, within a computer system. It utilizes the Ultra SCSI interface, which was a prevalent standard for high-speed peripheral connections in servers and workstations during its era. The 'Ultra' designation signifies an enhanced signaling method that doubles the transfer rate compared to earlier SCSI standards, typically achieving up to 20MB/s for single-ended configurations. This controller card connects to the server or workstation via a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slot on the motherboard. The PCI bus provides the necessary bandwidth for the SCSI interface to communicate effectively with the system's CPU and memory. The primary purpose of this card is to enable the server to recognize, control, and utilize magnetic storage devices, most commonly tape backup drives, for data archiving and disaster recovery purposes. The IBM 04N5036 card typically features external SCSI connectors, allowing for the attachment of one or more tape drives or other SCSI peripherals. Its role is crucial for systems that rely on tape backups for data protection. While newer interfaces like SAS and USB have largely replaced SCSI for new deployments, this card remains relevant for maintaining or upgrading legacy systems that utilize Ultra SCSI tape drives.
