375-3255 - Sun 1-Port Ultra320 SCSI PCI / PCI-X Host Bus Adapter

Description

The Sun 375-3255 is a high-performance 1-Port Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for Sun Microsystems servers and workstations. This adapter card leverages the Ultra320 SCSI standard, which offers a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 320 Megabytes per second (MB/s), making it one of the fastest SCSI interfaces available. It is equipped with a single SCSI port, typically an external 68-pin connector, for connecting storage devices like hard drives or tape libraries. This HBA supports both PCI and PCI-X bus types. PCI-X (Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended) is an enhanced version of the PCI bus that provides higher bandwidth and improved performance, particularly beneficial for I/O-intensive tasks. The backward compatibility with standard PCI slots ensures flexibility in deployment across different Sun system generations. The adapter's primary role is to manage the communication between the server's CPU and the connected SCSI devices, efficiently handling data transfers. Ultra320 SCSI is known for its speed, reliability, and ability to support multiple devices on a single bus (though this specific adapter has one port). It is backward compatible with earlier SCSI standards like Ultra160, Ultra3, and Ultra2, allowing for integration with a wider range of existing SCSI peripherals. The Sun 375-3255 is a critical component for servers requiring robust and high-speed external storage connectivity, especially in environments that rely on SCSI-based storage solutions.

Condition: Refurbished