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Promise 6001581 Technology IDE Ultra ATA/100 PCI IDE Controller
- Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) interface support
- PCI bus interface
- Supports up to two IDE devices
- Provides enhanced data transfer rates for IDE storage
- Backward compatible with earlier ATA standards
- Ideal for integrating legacy IDE drives into PCI systems
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Product Overview
The Promise 6001581 is a PCI IDE controller card that provides Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) interface support. It allows older IDE hard drives and optical drives to connect to modern PCI-based systems, offering enhanced data transfer speeds over previous ATA standards.
Technical Information
| Interface | Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) |
| Bus Type | PCI |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Devices | 2 |
| Form Factor | PCI Add-in Card |
Product Description
The Promise 6001581 Technology IDE Ultra ATA/100 PCI IDE Controller is designed to bridge the gap between legacy IDE storage devices and modern computer systems equipped with PCI slots. This controller card implements the Ultra ATA/100 standard, also known as ATA-6, which significantly boosts the maximum theoretical transfer rate to 100MB/s. This makes it a valuable component for users looking to maximize the performance of their existing IDE hard drives or optical drives within a system that might otherwise lack native support for such interfaces. Installation of the 6001581 is straightforward, requiring a free PCI slot on the motherboard. Once installed, it typically presents itself as a standard IDE controller, allowing for easy integration with the operating system and existing storage devices. The card supports up to two IDE devices, usually configured in a master/slave arrangement on a single ribbon cable, providing flexibility for system builders and maintainers. Its backward compatibility ensures that it can also work with older ATA standards, offering a robust solution for data migration or system upgrades involving older hardware. This controller is particularly useful in scenarios where older servers or workstations need to retain or add IDE storage capabilities. It can be instrumental in data recovery efforts, system maintenance for legacy equipment, or in building specialized systems that require the specific characteristics of IDE drives. The Promise 6001581 represents a reliable and cost-effective way to extend the life and functionality of IDE storage in a PCI-based computing environment.
