| Further Understanding
SCSI
SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") stands for Small Computer System Interface. SCSI
is the technology that allows you to connect various internal and external
devices to your PC or PC server. This connection is made using a SCSI card
that fits inside your computer.
The Benefits of SCSI
Performance
•Supports up to 320 MByte/sec transfer rate with ultra4 SCSI
•Connects high-performance devices such as hard disk drives, CD-Recorders,
and other high-speed peripherals to your PC
Connectivity
•Connectivity for internal and external SCSI devices
•Single SCSI card can connect up to 7 or 15 devices per channel
•Backward compatible with earlier versions of SCSI
The Newest SCSI Features
•160 MByte/sec
•Cyclic Redundancy Checking (CRC) checks all transferred data, adding
significantly to data integrity
•Domain Validation intelligently verifies system configuration and
automatically sets reliable transfer speeds
SCSI types and applications
Single-User Technology
Comparison
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USB |
Embedded UDMA |
SCSI |
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Best suited
for |
Basic Desktop |
Basic Desktop |
Performance Desktop/Workstation |
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Advantages |
*No added cost * Easy, external
connectivity for simple devices
like joysticks, keyboards, mice, and
entry-level scanners |
*No added cost*
*Industry-standard interface · For
connecting internal devices such as hard disk drives and CD-ROMs
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· Highest performance
· Highest device reliability
· Connection to the largest variety of
peripherals
· Expandability |
* UDMA and USB
connections are standard on all new Windows® computer systems.
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What is SCSI?
Further Understanding SCSI
TEKRAM SCSI Overview
Ultra 320 White Paper
S/W Enhancement |
External RAID subsystem