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IBM 70G8498 Fast/Wide SCSI-2 Controller Card for PC Server 720
- IBM Fast/Wide SCSI-2 controller
- Designed for IBM PC Server 720
- Supports Fast/Wide SCSI-2 protocol
- Enables connection to multiple SCSI devices
- Provides enhanced data transfer rates
- Ideal for storage expansion and peripherals
- Ensures compatibility with IBM server architecture
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- Fast/Wide SCSI-2
- Compatibility
- IBM PC Server 720
- Type
- Controller Card
- Brand
- IBM
Product details
This IBM 70G8498 is a Fast/Wide SCSI-2 controller card specifically designed for the IBM PC Server 720. It enables connectivity to SCSI devices, offering higher performance and broader compatibility than standard SCSI.
Technical Information
| Interface | Fast/Wide SCSI-2 |
| Compatibility | IBM PC Server 720 |
Additional Specifications
| Type | Controller Card |
| Brand | IBM |
Description
The IBM 70G8498 is a specialized controller card engineered to provide robust storage connectivity for the IBM PC Server 720. It implements the Fast/Wide SCSI-2 standard, which offers significant improvements in data transfer speeds and device support compared to earlier SCSI versions. This allows for the connection of multiple high-performance SCSI devices, such as hard drives, tape drives, and CD-ROM drives. The Fast/Wide aspect of the SCSI-2 protocol means it supports both higher transfer rates (Fast) and a wider data bus (Wide), typically 16-bit, compared to the standard 8-bit bus. This dual enhancement dramatically increases the potential throughput of the SCSI chain, making it suitable for demanding server applications that require fast access to large amounts of data. As a dedicated component for the IBM PC Server 720, the 70G8498 ensures seamless integration and optimal performance within that specific server architecture. It is crucial for expanding the storage capacity or connecting high-speed peripherals to the server, thereby enhancing its functionality and data handling capabilities.
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