A5150A - HP 2-Ports Ultra 2 SCSI PCI LVD HBA

HP A5150A 2-Ports Ultra 2 SCSI PCI LVD Host Bus Adapter

The HP A5150A is a dual-channel PCI Ultra2 SCSI Host Bus Adapter designed to provide high-performance SCSI connectivity for supported HP systems. It supports both Low Voltage Differential (LVD) and Single-Ended (SE) SCSI devices through two independent Ultra2 SCSI channels, enabling connection of multiple internal and external SCSI peripherals via a single PCI slot.

Applications & Use Cases:

Server Storage Expansion: Connects supported PCI-based systems to Ultra2 SCSI storage devices.

Internal Storage Integration: Supports attachment of internal SCSI drives and peripherals.

External Peripheral Connectivity: Enables connection of external SCSI devices through VHDCI ports.

Multi-Device SCSI Environments: Dual channels allow multiple SCSI device connections.

Legacy Infrastructure Support: Suitable for environments requiring Ultra2 SCSI technology.

System Upgrades: Adds Ultra2 SCSI capability to compatible PCI systems.

• Feature Bullets:
• Dual-channel Ultra2 SCSI host adapter
• Supports LVD and Single-Ended SCSI devices
• Universal 3.3V and 5V PCI compatibility
• Operates in 32-bit and 64-bit PCI slots
• Up to 80 MB/s Ultra2 LVD throughput
• Two external 68-pin VHDCI connectors
• Two internal 68-pin high-density connectors
• Bus-master DMA architecture
• Flash EEPROM and NVRAM support
• Designed for HP enterprise platforms
• Benefits:
• Supports multiple SCSI devices simultaneously.
• Delivers up to 80 MB/s Ultra2 performance.
• Compatible with both LVD and SE devices.
• Provides flexible internal and external connectivity.
• Fits both 3.3V and 5V PCI environments.
• Bus-master DMA improves data transfer efficiency.
• Key Specifications:
• Interface: PCI
• PCI Support: 32-bit / 64-bit, 33 MHz
• PCI Voltage: Universal 3.3V / 5V
• SCSI Channels: 2 Independent Channels
• SCSI Standard: Ultra2 Wide SCSI
• SCSI Signaling: LVD and Single-Ended
• Maximum LVD Transfer Rate: Up to 80 MB/s
• Maximum SE Transfer Rate: Up to 40 MB/s
• External Connectors: 2 × 68-pin VHDCI
• Internal Connectors: 2 × 68-pin High Density
• DMA Support: Bus Master DMA
• Flash Memory: Flash EEPROM
• NVRAM: Supported