Adaptec 29320A-R User Guide - Page 18

Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards User's Guide Note: Read the Installation Guide for your Adaptec SCSI Card if you need instructions on installing the SCSI card and connecting SCSI devices to it. Ultra320 SCSI on the Adaptec SCSI Card The Adaptec SCSI Card enables you to connect up to 30 SCSI devices-such as very large arrays of high-performance hard disk drives, external storage subsystems, Ultra320/Ultra160 hard disk drives, scanners, and CD-ROM drives-to any Intel-based or Intelcompatible computer with 64- or 32-bit PCI/PCI-X expansion slots. Ultra320 is an enhanced SCSI technology that transfers data at up to 320 MB/sec. Ultra320 SCSI allows cable length of up to 12 meters for optimal connectivity and flexibility. The Adaptec SCSI Card 39320A has two independent SCSI channels, each with a maximum throughput of 320 MB/sec per channel. s Adaptec SCSI Card 39320A s SCSI Channel A-(marked CH A on the card) has one internal connector and one external connector. s SCSI Channel B-(marked CH B on the card) has one internal connector and one external connector. The Adaptec SCSI Card 29320A and the low-profile 29320ALP are single channel SCSI cards. The Adaptec SCSI Card 29320A has a maximum throughput of 320 MB/sec and a SE channel that supports a maximum transfer rate of 40 MB/sec. The 29320ALP has an Ultra320 SCSI channel that supports a maximum transfer rate of 320 MB/sec. 1-2