05N5178 - IBM SCSI Controller
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- Enables connection of SCSI devices
- Provides data transfer interface
- Compatible with various IBM systems
- Supports SCSI command set
- Facilitates storage expansion
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Key specifications
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- Storage Controller Card
- Interface
- SCSI
- Compatibility
- IBM Systems
Product details
The IBM 05N5178 is a SCSI Storage Controller Card. This card provides the necessary interface and functionality to connect SCSI storage devices to a computer system.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage Controller Card
- Interface
- SCSI
- Compatibility
- IBM Systems
Description
The IBM 05N5178 is a dedicated controller card designed to manage and interface with SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) storage devices. In systems that utilize SCSI for storage connectivity, such as older servers or specialized workstations, this card acts as the bridge between the host system's bus and the SCSI peripheral devices like hard drives or tape drives. It handles the complex protocols and data transfer commands inherent to the SCSI standard, allowing the operating system to recognize, access, and manage the connected storage. This ensures that data can be reliably read from and written to the attached SCSI devices. This controller card is essential for systems that rely on SCSI technology for their storage infrastructure, providing the necessary hardware interface to leverage the performance and capabilities of SCSI storage solutions. Its presence is key for expanding storage capacity or replacing a faulty controller in compatible IBM hardware.
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