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84F8012 - IBM MicroChannel SCSI Controller
- Interface: SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)
- Bus Type: MicroChannel Architecture (MCA)
- Brand: IBM
- Model: 84F8012
- Functionality: SCSI Controller Card
- Compatibility: IBM PS/2 systems with MicroChannel slots
- Purpose: Connect SCSI devices (hard drives, tape drives)
- Data Transfer: Supports SCSI data transfer rates
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- SCSI
- Bus Type
- MicroChannel
- Brand
- IBM
- Product Type
- Controller Card
Product details
The IBM 84F8012 is a MicroChannel SCSI Controller Card, designed to provide SCSI connectivity for compatible IBM PS/2 systems. It allows for the integration of high-speed SCSI peripherals, such as hard drives and tape drives, enhancing storage capabilities.
Technical Information
| Interface | SCSI |
| Bus Type | MicroChannel |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
| Product Type | Controller Card |
Description
The IBM 84F8012 is a specialized adapter card that brings the robust and high-performance capabilities of the SCSI interface to IBM's MicroChannel Architecture (MCA) platform. This controller card is essential for users of compatible IBM PS/2 computers who wish to connect a variety of SCSI-based peripherals. SCSI technology was known for its superior speed, ability to daisy-chain multiple devices, and support for high-capacity storage solutions compared to earlier interfaces. This card enables the connection of devices such as high-performance hard disk drives, optical drives, and tape backup units. By providing a SCSI interface, it significantly expands the storage options and data throughput potential of the IBM PS/2 system. The MicroChannel bus, proprietary to IBM, required specific adapter cards like the 84F8012, ensuring compatibility within that ecosystem. Installation of the IBM 84F8012 allows for the integration of advanced storage peripherals, making it a valuable component for upgrading older systems or building specialized configurations. It is a key piece of hardware for maintaining and enhancing the functionality of IBM systems that rely on the MicroChannel architecture and require the performance benefits of SCSI connectivity.
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