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540-3083 - Sun A3500 SCSI Controller with Memory
- Product Type: SCSI Controller Card
- Interface: SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)
- Bus Type: Typically PCI or PCI-X
- Data Transfer Rate: Varies by SCSI standard (e.g., Ultra320)
- Connectors: External and/or internal SCSI connectors (e.g., HD68, VHDCI)
- Compatibility: Designed for Sun Microsystems servers and workstations
- Functionality: Enables connection and management of SCSI devices
- Purpose: High-speed, reliable storage connectivity
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- SCSI Controller Card
- Interface
- SCSI
- Brand
- Sun Microsystems
- Part Number
- 540-3083
- Bus Type
- Likely PCI/PCI-X
- Connectors
- SCSI (Internal/External)
Product details
The Sun 540-3083 is a SCSI Controller card, designed to provide connectivity and data transfer capabilities for SCSI peripheral devices. This component is essential for systems requiring high-speed, reliable connections to storage devices like hard drives and tape drives.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SCSI Controller Card |
| Interface | SCSI |
| Brand | Sun Microsystems |
| Part Number | 540-3083 |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Type | Likely PCI/PCI-X |
| Connectors | SCSI (Internal/External) |
| Purpose | Storage Device Connectivity |
Description
The Sun 540-3083 is a dedicated SCSI controller card, a crucial piece of hardware for systems that rely on the Small Computer System Interface standard for connecting storage peripherals. SCSI was historically favored in enterprise environments for its performance, reliability, and ability to support multiple devices on a single bus, making it ideal for servers and high-end workstations that needed to connect to multiple hard drives, tape drives, or optical drives. This controller card would typically interface with the system's motherboard via a PCI or PCI-X slot, depending on the era of its design. It provides the necessary logic and physical connectors to establish communication with SCSI devices. The specific SCSI standard supported (e.g., Ultra320 SCSI) would dictate the maximum data transfer rates achievable, which were significantly higher than earlier parallel interfaces. The card would feature external connectors for devices outside the chassis and potentially internal connectors for drives within the system. As a component from Sun Microsystems, the 540-3083 is optimized for use within Sun's server and workstation ecosystems. Its primary function is to manage the data flow between the host system and the connected SCSI storage devices, ensuring efficient and error-free data transfer. This controller is essential for maintaining the performance and expandability of systems that utilize SCSI-based storage solutions.
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