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Quantum QD8500 Eide Controller PCI
- Type: EIDE / ATA Controller Card
- Bus Interface: PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
- Brand: Quantum
- Model: QD8500
- Function: Manages EIDE/ATA storage devices
- Compatibility: Systems with PCI slots
- Application: Connecting EIDE hard drives, CD-ROM drives
- Data Transfer: Supports ATA/ATAPI standards
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Controller Type
- EIDE / ATA Controller
- Bus Interface
- PCI
- Model
- QD8500
Product details
The Quantum QD8500 is a PCI controller card designed to manage EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics) or ATA storage devices. It allows older systems with PCI slots to connect and control EIDE hard drives and other compatible peripherals.
Technical Information
| Controller Type | EIDE / ATA Controller |
| Bus Interface | PCI |
Additional Specifications
| Model | QD8500 |
Description
The Quantum QD8500 is a PCI controller card that provides Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics (EIDE) or ATA interface support for computer systems. EIDE, also known as ATA or PATA (Parallel ATA), was a standard interface for connecting storage devices like hard disk drives (HDDs), CD-ROM drives, and DVD-ROM drives to personal computers for many years. This controller card is designed to be installed in a PCI slot, offering a way to add or expand EIDE connectivity on motherboards that may have limited or no native EIDE ports. This card allows users to connect one or more EIDE devices, enabling them to utilize older storage media or add additional drives to their system. It supports the standard ATA/ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) protocols, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of EIDE-compliant devices. The PCI interface provides a faster data pathway compared to older ISA bus controllers, offering improved performance for connected storage devices. The Quantum QD8500 is particularly useful for users who are maintaining older computer systems or upgrading systems that primarily use EIDE devices. It serves as a crucial component for ensuring that these storage devices can communicate effectively with the rest of the computer's hardware, facilitating data storage and retrieval in legacy computing environments.
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