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SMC S1344-005 Vesa Local Bus Vlb Multi Io With Dual Ide Controllers
- VESA Local Bus (VLB) Multi I/O card.
- Dual IDE controllers for hard drives.
- Includes floppy disk controller.
- Provides enhanced storage connectivity.
- Designed for systems with VLB slots.
- Supports high-speed data transfer via VLB.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Multi I/O Card
- Bus Interface
- VESA Local Bus (VLB)
- Controllers
- Dual IDE, Floppy
- Manufacturer
- SMC
- Model
- S1344-005
- SKU
- S1344-005
Product details
The SMC S1344-005 is a VESA Local Bus (VLB) Multi I/O card featuring dual IDE controllers. It provides enhanced connectivity for hard drives and floppy drives on systems supporting the VLB interface.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Multi I/O Card |
| Bus Interface | VESA Local Bus (VLB) |
| Controllers | Dual IDE, Floppy |
Additional Specifications
| Manufacturer | SMC |
| Model | S1344-005 |
| SKU | S1344-005 |
Description
The SMC S1344-005 is a Multi I/O expansion card designed for the VESA Local Bus (VLB) interface, offering enhanced performance for storage devices compared to older bus standards. This card integrates essential input/output functions, prominently featuring dual IDE controllers. These controllers allow for the connection and management of two separate IDE hard disk drives, enabling configurations that could include increased storage capacity or performance enhancements like disk striping. Complementing the dual IDE channels, the S1344-005 also incorporates a floppy disk controller, ensuring backward compatibility with traditional floppy disk drives. This comprehensive I/O solution was targeted at users with VLB-equipped systems from the early to mid-1990s, who sought to maximize their storage connectivity and performance. The VLB interface enabled the card to operate at speeds closer to the system's CPU clock, providing a significant throughput advantage for connected devices. This card represents a high-performance I/O solution for its era, offering dual IDE support and the speed benefits of VLB. It was a popular choice for PC builders aiming for enhanced storage capabilities and faster data access. The '-005' suffix might indicate a specific revision or feature set within the S1344 product line.
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