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AVA -2902E/I
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PCI SCSI Host Adapter with External or
Internal SCSI Connector
OVERVIEW
The Adaptec AVA -2902E/I host
adapters offer highly-compatible
PCI-to-SCSI connectivity for nonbooting peripherals such as scanners,
CD-recordable drives, removable
drives, and digital cameras. The
AVA-2902E/I adapters provide PCI
SCSI performance for use with IBMcompatible PCs. For peripheral
OEMs who are looking for a PCI
SCSI solution, Adaptec offers industry
standard host adapters, based on
proven designs.
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KEY BENEFITS
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
• Industry standard SCSI
architecture for unmatched
compatibility
• Plug-and-Play – no jumpers or
switches to configure, lowers
technical support costs
• 32-bit PCI bus master for low
CPU utilization
• SCSI data transfer to
10 MB/sec synchronous
• OS Support for DOS, Windows
3.1x, Windows 95, Windows NT
Simple to Install and Easy to Use
PCI is inherently easy to use.
Plug-and-Play technology makes
installations virtually automatic with
no jumpers or switches to configure.
The Adaptec AVA-2902E/I adapters
are based on industry-standard architecture to help OEMs reduce technical
support calls.
Compatibility
The AVA-2902E/I adapters are based
on Adaptec’s industry-standard PCI
SCSI host adapter architecture.
Support for the AVA-2902E/I adapters
are embedded in Windows® 95 and
Windows NT™ and support for MSDOS® and Windows® 3.1x is available
through drivers which assure compatibility with these desktop operating
systems.
Adaptec has developed strong relationships with ISHVs (Independent
Software Hardware Vendors) to
maximize product compatibility with
industry leading hardware and software products. These relationships
mean reduced technical support due
to increased compatibility, resulting
in lower total cost of ownership.
Proven Quality and Reliability
The AVA-2902E/I host adapters
have undergone thorough testing in
Adaptec’s Product Test Laboratory.
Each board design is subjected to
thousands of hours of functional,
compatibility, and environmental
tests to ensure the highest quality and
reliability. Our commitment to quality
has earned Adaptec’s manufacturing
facility ISO-9002 certification.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Computer Bus:
PCI
Interface Protocol:
Bus Master
Device Protocol:
SCSI-2
Peripheral Device Support:
Single device attachment
Termination:
Passive
Operating System Support:
MS-DOS, Windows 3.X, Windows 95, Windows NT
Driver Interface:
ASPI compliant
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length:
4.7 inches
Height:
2.6 inches
External Connector:
25-pin DB-25 (AVA-2902E only)
Internal Connector:
50-pin flat ribbon (AVA-2902I only)
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691 South Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035
Tel: (408) 945-8600
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Fax: (65) 273-0163
Literature:
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Pre-Sales Support:
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the Adaptec logo, the Adaptec tagline, and AVA are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some
jurisdictions. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, and
MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows NT is a
trademark of Microsoft Corporation, used under license. All
other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners.
Information supplied by Adaptec, Inc. is believed to be
accurate and reliable at the time of printing, but Adaptec, Inc.
assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this document. Adaptec, Inc. reserves the right without
notice, to make changes in product design or specifications.
Information is subject to change without notice.
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