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Promise ULTRA66 Technology PCI Storage Controller
- Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-6) Support
- PCI Interface
- Enhanced IDE Performance
- Connects standard IDE/ATA drives
- Suitable for older systems needing faster storage
- Promise Technology product
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Product Overview
The Promise ULTRA66 is a PCI storage controller card that supports Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-6) hard drives. It provides enhanced IDE performance and connectivity for systems requiring faster storage interfaces.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Storage Controller Card |
| Interface | PCI |
| IDE Standard | Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-6) |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Number of Devices per Channel | 2 |
| Form Factor | PCI Add-in Card |
Product Description
The Promise ULTRA66 is a PCI-based storage controller card designed to bring enhanced performance to systems utilizing IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) or ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) hard drives. It specifically supports the Ultra ATA/66 standard, also known as ATA-6, which allows for data transfer rates of up to 66 Megabytes per second. This was a significant upgrade over previous ATA standards, offering a noticeable improvement in storage performance for computers of its era. This controller card typically features two IDE channels, with each channel capable of supporting up to two ATA devices (master/slave configuration). This allows users to connect up to four ATA hard drives or other ATA-compatible devices, such as CD-ROM drives or DVD drives, to a system that might have limited onboard IDE ports or requires faster throughput. The card installs into a standard PCI slot, making it a convenient upgrade option for many desktop computers and workstations. By offloading storage operations from the motherboard's chipset and providing a dedicated, higher-speed interface, the Promise ULTRA66 aims to improve overall system responsiveness, particularly in tasks involving disk-intensive operations like file transfers, application loading, and system boot-ups. It serves as a bridge for users looking to maximize the potential of their existing IDE drives or to add more storage connectivity with improved speed.
