General information

The IBM PCI ULTRA160 SCSI ADAPTER enables the attachment of today's highest-speed Ultra160 SCSI devices to network server computer systems, workstation systems, and commercial desktop computers. With data transfer speeds up to 160 MB/s(1) and the inclusion of features such as "Disconnect/Reconnect," the PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter accommodates the fastest storage devices with ease.

The overall system's throughput is further enhanced by the use of "Busmastering" Direct Memory Access (DMA). This feature lets the adapter control the transfer of data from the peripherals to the system memory, relieving the system processor of this time-consuming burden.

Capable of supporting up to 15 devices, connected by up to 12 meters total cable length, the IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter can handle a combination of 8-bit and 16-bit drives (refer to the TECHNICAL INFORMATION section). The adapter also supports the attachment of bootable storage devices to the faster SCSI bus and is compatible with SCSI, SCSI-2, or SCSI-3 protocols.

The PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter option kit provides a "ready-to-go" solution complete with:

• 5-drop, terminated, internal Ultra160 SCSI cable
• Cable for connecting the adapter to the system's Activity Indicator LED
• Card-end brackets for use in standard or low-profile PCI card slots
• Software to configure the system

This card works in low-profile or standard-height PCI card slots of 32 or 64-bit data path width(2).

The SCSISelect configuration utility resident in the adapter's BIOS allows simple, on-screen configuration of the adapter and eliminates the need to manipulate jumpers or terminators during installation.

The PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter is an excellent solution for today's high- speed, high-performance computer systems and will continue to be a valuable system asset for years to come. This offering is covered by a three-year limited warranty(3). When installed in IBM PCs, it is also covered by the system's warranty, which may include on-site service for 1 up to three years.

• 160 MBps instantaneous synchronous SCSI bus data transfer rate
• 133 MBps instantaneous host bus transfer rate using 32-bit PCI 2.1-compliant bus
• 532 MBps instantaneous host bus transfer rate using 64-bit PCI host interface in a 66 MHz slot
• Provides internal standard 68-pin SCSI connector for attachment of provided cable and external Very High Density Connection Interface (VHDCI) 68-pin connector for attachment of external devices
• Includes advanced SCSI features to increase your storage subsystem's performance
  • Multi-threaded I/O
  • Scatter/gather
  • Tagged command queueing
  • Disconnect/reconnect
  • Busmastering DMA
• Incorporates SCSISelect ROM-based, on-board configuration utility

Warranty
3 year Limited - carry in exchange

Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:

• PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter
• 16-bit, wide 5-drop terminated Ultra160 SCSI internal cable
• Cable from adapter to Activity Indicator LED
• Hardware Installation Guide
• Hardware User's Guide
• CD-ROM containing EZ-SCSI V5.0 Software and 7800 Family Manager Software
  

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)
Part numbers applicable to: worldwide

• Marketing part number: 19K4646
• Replacement part number: 06P2215

• Marketing part number: 37L5558
• Applicable location(s): worldwide
• Ultra160 SCSI Cable

• Marketing part number: 76H7344
• Applicable location(s): worldwide
• LED/HDD Cable

Product dates
Worldwide

• Announce date: 03 October 2000
• Planned availability date: 20 October 2000
• Withdrawal date: 28 October 2003

Technical specifications
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

• 64-bit PCI, 32-bit compatible host interface with up to 532 MB/s transfer rate in a 66 MHz slot
• DMA Bus Master technology reduces microprocessor overhead
• Supports system boot from attached devices Software-selectable active termination
• Supports simultaneous use of SCSI, SCSI-2, and SCSI-3 devices
• Up to 160 MB/s instantaneous data transfer rate with Ultra160 SCSI devices
• Supports DOS hard disk drives (HDDs) with up to 8 MB capacity
• Utilizes advanced RISC-based technology for command processing
  

Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement

Height:

• inches: 2.54
• mm: 64.5

Width:

• inches: 0.44
• mm: 11.18

Depth:

• inches: 6.87
• mm: 174.6

Operating temperature

Relative humidity

Agency approvals

• CE
• FCC Class B
• UL/cUL
• C-Tick
• VCCI
  

Hardware requirements for IBM systems
The IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter is supported on the following IBM systems:

Hardware requirements for non-IBM systems
The IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter is supported on all computer systems that comply with the PCI 2.1 specification.

Software requirements

• OS/2, V4.x
• Microsoft Windows 95
• Windows 98
• Windows 3.1
• Windows NT(R) V4.0
• Windows for Workgroups 3
• Windows 2000
• NetWare 3.1x, 4.1x, 4.2, and 5.1
• SCO Open Server 5.0.5
• UnixWare 7.0.1

Compatibility
The IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter is compatible with devices that comply with ANSI SCSI-2 Standard X3.131-1994 and meets Windows 98 requirements. The IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter also includes device support for HDDs, removable disk drives, magneto-optical drives,CD-ROM drives, tape and DAT drives, and scanners.

Limitations
he IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter supports HDD capacities up to 8 GB under DOS extended translation. HDD capacity is unlimited under all other operating systems. When pre-Ultra2 devices including most 8-bit (narrow) SCSI devices are attached to an Ultra160 bus the data transfer rate for all Ultra2 and Ultra160 devices is reduced to a maximum of 40MB/sec. In such configurations the overall bus length is reduced to the pre-Ultra2 limit of three meters.