Sun 375-3357-05 Dual Channel Ultra-320 LVD PCI-Express Adapter

Description

The Sun 375-3357-05 is a high-performance adapter card designed to provide dual-channel Ultra-320 Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI connectivity for Sun Microsystems servers. Ultra-320 SCSI represents one of the fastest iterations of the SCSI parallel interface standard, offering a maximum theoretical throughput of 320 Megabytes per second (MB/s) per channel. The LVD signaling technology enhances signal integrity and allows for longer cable lengths compared to earlier High Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI standards. This adapter features two independent SCSI channels, each capable of supporting multiple SCSI devices (such as hard drives, tape drives, or optical drives) through appropriate cabling and terminators. The PCI-Express interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, allowing the adapter to operate at its full potential without being limited by the bus speed. This makes it suitable for connecting high-performance SCSI storage subsystems in environments where Ultra-320 SCSI was still a relevant technology. By providing robust and high-speed connectivity for SCSI peripherals, the Sun 375-3357-05 adapter is crucial for systems that rely on SCSI storage for operating systems, applications, or data storage. It enables efficient data transfer rates necessary for demanding tasks, ensuring that storage performance does not become a bottleneck in the overall system operation. This card is a key component for maintaining and expanding the capabilities of Sun server infrastructure utilizing Ultra-320 LVD SCSI.

Condition: Refurbished