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IBM 09L4518 2-Ports SCSI Controller Card for 3590 Tape Drive
- Interface: SCSI
- Ports: 2
- Compatibility: IBM 3590 Tape Drive
- Functionality: Tape drive controller
- Form Factor: PCI (assumed based on era and function)
- Brand: IBM
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Product Overview
This is an IBM 2-Port SCSI Controller Card, specifically designed to interface with the IBM 3590 Tape Drive. It provides the necessary connectivity and control for managing tape backup and retrieval operations.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SCSI Controller Card |
| Ports | 2 |
| Interface | SCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Intended Use | IBM 3590 Tape Drive |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 09L4518 |
Product Description
The IBM 09L4518 is a specialized SCSI controller card engineered to facilitate communication between a host system and the IBM 3590 Tape Drive family. This controller is essential for enabling reliable data transfer and management operations for tape backups and restores, a critical function in many enterprise data protection strategies. The card features two SCSI ports, likely providing options for connecting multiple devices or for specific configurations required by the 3590 tape system. Designed with the specific requirements of the IBM 3590 tape drive in mind, this controller card ensures optimal performance and compatibility. SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) technology was a prevalent standard for high-speed data transfer in servers and storage devices during the era of the 3590 tape drive. The 09L4518 card leverages this interface to provide the necessary bandwidth and command set for efficient tape operations. This component plays a vital role in the data storage infrastructure for systems utilizing IBM's 3590 tape technology. Its primary function is to translate commands from the server into signals understood by the tape drive and to manage the flow of data during read and write operations. The presence of two ports may offer redundancy or the ability to connect to different segments of a SCSI bus, depending on the server's configuration and the tape library setup.
