Adaptec AHA-2940U2W Ultra2 Wide LVD SCSI PCI Controller Card 80MB/s 68/50-Pin For Sale
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Up for sale is a professional-grade Adaptec AHA-2940U2W PCI SCSI Host Adapter. This is the "Gold Standard" controller for legacy workstations, servers, and retro gaming builds. It features Ultra2 SCSI technology with LVD (Low Voltage Differential) support, providing fast 80MB/sec data transfer rates.
This card is highly sought after for its SpeedFlex™ technology, which allows you to mix legacy Single-Ended (SE) devices and newer Ultra2 devices on the same chain without slowing down the entire bus.
Technical Specifications:
Interface: 32-bit PCI
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 80 MB/sec
Internal Connectors:
1 x 68-pin Ultra2 Wide SCSI (LVD)
1 x 68-pin Wide Ultra SCSI (SE)
1 x 50-pin Ultra SCSI
External Connector: 1 x 68-pin High-Density (HD68)
Max Devices: Supports up to 15 SCSI peripherals
Chipset: Adaptec AIC-7890
Compatibility & Use Cases:
Retro PC Builds: Perfect for Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and 2000.
Apple Macintosh: Compatible with many legacy Power Mac systems.
Hardware: Ideal for high-speed SCSI hard drives, tape drives (DLT/LTO), and high-end flatbed scanners.
Bootable: Integrated BIOS (SCSISelect) allows for easy OS booting and drive configuration