93H8814 - IBM Fast Wide SCSI-2 Controller

SKU 93H8814

Brand IBM

SCSI-2 interface
Fast Wide SCSI support
Type 4-7 designation
Connects SCSI devices (hard drives, scanners, etc.)
PCI bus interface
Enables high-speed data transfer for SCSI peripherals
Designed for IBM systems

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$87.00

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Key specifications

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Interface: SCSI-2
Bus Type: PCI
SCSI Standard: Fast Wide SCSI-2
Controller Type: SCSI Controller Card
Product Type: Controller Card
Manufacturer: IBM

Product details

This IBM controller card is a Type 4-7 Fast Wide SCSI-2 controller designed for connecting SCSI peripherals to a computer system. It utilizes the SCSI-2 interface for high-speed data transfer.

Technical Information

Interface	SCSI-2
Bus Type	PCI
SCSI Standard	Fast Wide SCSI-2

Additional Specifications

Controller Type	SCSI Controller Card
Product Type	Controller Card
Manufacturer	IBM

Description

The IBM 93H8814 is a legacy SCSI controller card that provides connectivity for Fast Wide SCSI-2 devices. This type of controller was essential in older server and workstation environments for managing high-performance storage and peripheral devices that utilized the SCSI interface. It supports the Fast Wide SCSI-2 standard, which offered significantly higher data transfer rates compared to earlier SCSI versions. The 'Wide' aspect typically refers to a 16-bit data path, doubling the throughput of narrow SCSI, while 'Fast' indicates higher clock speeds. The 'Type 4-7' designation likely refers to specific command set or feature support within the SCSI protocol. This card would have been used to connect devices such as hard drives, tape drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners that relied on the SCSI bus. Its inclusion in a system allowed for the management of multiple devices on a single bus, offering flexibility and performance for its era.

Condition: Refurbished