IBM 11H8085 – SCSI-2 F/W PCI Bus Adpt.

Detailed Description:

The IBM 11H8085 represents a SCSI-2 Fast/Wide (F/W) PCI Bus Adapter designed to provide high-speed and reliable connections between a computer’s PCI bus and SCSI devices. This adapter is geared towards enabling the SCSI interface, which has been a standard for decades, facilitating the attachment of a variety of peripherals, such as hard disk drives, tape drives, CD-ROMs, and scanners to a single computer. The use of SCSI-2 F/W technology allows for greater speeds and longer cable lengths compared to earlier versions, thus offering improved performance and flexibility in system design. The adapter supports a wide range of SCSI devices, providing compatibility with both new and legacy hardware. It features a Fast/Wide SCSI-2 interface, capable of data transfer rates up to 20 MB/s, which is double that of standard Fast SCSI. Additionally, the adapter can support wide SCSI devices, allowing for a 16-bit data path that further enhances throughput and system efficiency. The 11H8085 adapter is ideal for enterprise environments requiring robust and reliable data storage solutions. Its PCI interface ensures compatibility with a wide array of systems, and its support for multiple SCSI devices enables flexible configurations for various storage needs. Whether upgrading an existing system or building a new one, the IBM SCSI-2 F/W PCI Bus Adapter is an essential component for high-performance and versatile storage networking.