The AHA-2940 Ultra Wide host adapter is the ideal PCI-to-SCSI host adapter for entry-level servers and workstations. It moves data fast -- up to 40 MByte/sec. And it connects up to... more
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Depth: 17.4 cm, 17.1 cm, 17.8 cm, 17 cm, 17.5 cm, 9.5 cm
Packaged Quantity: 10 (specifications are for single item)
Storage controller
Controller Interface Type: Ultra Wide SCSI
Data Transfer Rate: 40 MBps
Supported Devices: Hard drive, tape drive, removable media drive, CD drive, DVD drive, scanner, Hard drive, tape drive, removable media drive, CD drive, scanner, Hard drive, CD drive, Hard drive, tape drive, removable media drive, CD drive, DVD drive
Max Storage Devices Qty: 15
BIOS Type / Vendor: Adaptec
Channel Qty: 1
Buffer Size: 0 MB (installed) / 0 MB (max)
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces:
1 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) ( external )
1 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) ( internal )
1 x storage - Ultra SCSI - 50 PIN IDC ( internal ), 1 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68)
1 x storage - Ultra SCSI - 50 PIN IDC, 2 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68)
1 x storage - Ultra SCSI - 50 PIN IDC, 1 x storage - Ultra SCSI - 50 PIN IDC
1 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68), 1 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) ( external ), 1 x storage - Ultra SCSI - 50 PIN IDC
2 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68), 1 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) ( external )
1 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) ( internal )
Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI, 1 x PCI - half-length
Provided Interfaces:
2 x storage - Ultra Wide SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68)
1 x storage - Ultra SCSI - 50 PIN IDC
Manufacturer's product description
The AHA-2940 Ultra Wide host adapter is the ideal PCI-to-SCSI host adapter for entry-level servers and workstations. It moves data fast -- up to 40 MByte/sec. And it connects up to 15 SCSI devices for expanded storage capacity. In addition, the AHA-2940 Ultra Wide adapter delivers unrivaled system and peripheral compatibility. Combining UltraSCSI speed and 16-bit wide SCSI data transfers, the AHA-2940 Ultra Wide host adapter moves data on the SCSI bus at a maximum rate of 40 MByte/sec. By increasing the throughput rate between peripherals and the system CPU, the AHA-2940 Ultra Wide adapter accelerates system performance and user productivity. The AHA-2940 Ultra Wide host adapter delivers expanded connectivity to meet the storage capacity requirements of server environments. It supports up to 15 SCSI devices simultaneously. Both 8-bit and 16-bit devices can be configured in any combination for maximum configuration flexibility.
OS Required: Microsoft DOS, UnixWare 2.x, Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later, IBM OS/2 2.x or later, SCO Unix 3.2.x, UnixWare 1.x, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, IBM OS/2 Warp 4.0, Microsoft Windows 95/98, Novell NetWare 4.x, UnixWare 2.1.x, SCO Unix 5.0x, Microsoft Windows 98, UnixWare, Microsoft Windows 95 OSR 2, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later, Novell NetWare 3.11 or later, IBM OS/2 Warp 3.0 or later, SCO Unix, Apple MacOS, Microsoft DOS, SCO OpenServer 5, UnixWare 2.x, Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later, Novell NetWare 3.11 or later, IBM OS/2 2.x or later, SCO Unix 3.2.x, Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, IBM OS/2 Warp 4.0, Microsoft Windows 95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or later, Novell NetWare 4.x, UnixWare 2.1.x, SCO Unix 5.0x, Microsoft Windows 95, IBM OS/2, UNIX, UnixWare, Novell NetWare 3.12 or later, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later, Microsoft Windows NT 3.1 or later, IBM OS/2, UnixWare, Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later, Novell NetWare, SCO Unix, Microsoft DOS, Novell NetWare 3.12, IBM OS/2, Novell NetWare 4.0, UnixWare 2.x, Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98, SCO Unix 3.2.x, UnixWare 1.x, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft DOS, UnixWare 2.x, Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 3.1 or later, IBM OS/2 2.x or later, SCO Unix 3.2.x, UnixWare 1.x
Min Processor Type: PowerPC, Intel 486 or higher
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 5 years warranty
Service & Support Details:
Limited warranty - replacement - 5 years - carry-in, Limited warranty - replacement - 5 years - carry-in
Technical support - phone consulting - 2 years, Limited warranty - 5 years - carry-in, Limited warranty - replacement - 5 years - carry-in
Technical support - phone consulting - 2 years - on-site, Limited warranty - parts and labour - 5 years - carry-in
Advantages: Works well out of box; captures video as MPEG-2 flawlessly Disadvantages: Stopped working after a Microsoft update - Adaptec will not offer free fix.
...Product served me well for transferring several piles of VHS tapes to my Media Center 2005 machine. Then - Microsoft came out with some software update and product only works for a limited time. Pause it while recording and the PC freezes. restart the PC and it no longer detects the device. Remove device - uninstall drivers and uninstalling WinDVR 3 all temporary fixes - problem reoccurs. Doing the C++ registry hack worked very limited, now does not. Adaptec - with this known problem - can not even be contacted outside of their "pay" support. Adaptec has not updated their searchable database with the "fix" - they apparently demand their customers to pay them before they assist. A sad state of affairs within a once-great company. Shame on you, Adaptec!...
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Advantages: Portable Device,Good for small time duration capturing Disadvantages: To convert 30 minutes of captured video it takes around two hours
...It Captures the Video in real time mode but drops number of frames.So you donot get the smooth motion of a scene. Same result is observed in the video cd. The manufacturer has set the time limit for capturing to only 600 seconds. After that audio & video goes out of sync
The software(sonic My DVD is supplied with the unit is also not user friendly.It is very slow. One major drawback is in preview mode, the source sound gets muted.It becomes difficult to recognise the scene.In video editing mode,after trimming unwanted footege,the audio video synchronisation goes totally out.The resulting vcd projet has very poor quality with lot of pauses and choppy movements.Very Furstrating.other capture devices has got far better quality than this Adaptec AVC-1100....
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Advantages: Plug n play, reliable, efficient Disadvantages: A bit pricy
...Finally, just when I was begining to give up on ever attaching my SCSI drive to my system, along came the answer to my prayers. A neat fitted in seconds, no need to open the case solution; the Adaptec USB to SCSI connector.
This piece of electronic genius allows you to connect virtually any SCSI device directly to your PC through its USB port. It works and is brilliant. It just plugs in and away it goes. Everything is supplied and with easy to follow directions.
It is not cheap though, expect to pay about $50 ($90) for it but compared with a SCSI card & cables it probably works out the same and is definately 100% less hastle than trying to configure an already stuffed full to the brim machine.
It's got my vote....
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