Adaptec AHA-1540CP Pcb-Adapter SCSI Isa-to Fast SCSI

Adaptec AHA-1540CP Pcb-Adapter SCSI Isa-to Fast SCSI
Adaptec AHA-1540CP Pcb-Adapter SCSI Isa-to Fast SCSI
Overview The Adaptec AHA-1540CP is a high performance PCB adapter that converts a standard ISA slot into a Fast SCSI (SCSI-2) host adapter. Designed for legacy systems that still rely on the 16-bit ISA bus, this card delivers reliable, high speed dat... Read More
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$19.95
  • In Stock: 8
  • Manufacturer: Adaptec
  • Model or Part: AHA-1540CP
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 5.00lb
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Overview
The Adaptec AHA-1540CP is a high performance PCB adapter that converts a standard ISA slot into a Fast SCSI (SCSI-2) host adapter. Designed for legacy systems that still rely on the 16-bit ISA bus, this card delivers reliable, high speed data transfer to SCSI devices such as hard drives, tape drives, scanners and CD/DVD burners. It provides a cost effective upgrade path for older workstations, servers and industrial computers that need to maintain SCSI connectivity without replacing the entire platform.

Key Features

  • Fast SCSI (SCSI-2) support with up to 10 MB per second transfer rate
  • Compatible with 16-bit ISA slots in both desktop and rack-mount chassis
  • Integrated Adaptec AHA-1540 chipset for proven stability and compatibility
  • Supports up to 8 devices on a single SCSI bus with full termination options
  • Plug-and-play installation with standard BIOS detection
  • Broad operating system support including MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 9x, Windows NT, and many UNIX variants

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Adaptec
  • Model/Part Number: AHA-1540CP
  • Interface: 16-bit ISA (8.33 MHz)
  • SCSI Standard: SCSI-2 Fast (Ultra SCSI not supported)
  • Maximum Data Rate: 10 MB per second (80 Mbit per second)
  • Connector Type: 50-pin SCA (Standard Connectors for Attachments)
  • Supported Device Types: Hard disks, CD/DVD drives, tape drives, scanners, RAID controllers
  • Power Requirements: 5 V and 12 V from ISA slot
  • Operating Temperature: 0 deg to 55 deg C

Typical Applications

  • Upgrading legacy servers that require fast SCSI storage without moving to a newer bus architecture
  • Industrial control systems that depend on ISA platforms but need modern SCSI peripherals
  • Data acquisition rigs and scientific instruments that still use ISA slots for expansion
  • Retro computing enthusiasts restoring classic workstations with SCSI hard drives
  • Small office environments that maintain older networked storage solutions

By installing the Adaptec AHA-1540CP, users can extend the life of their existing hardware while gaining the speed and reliability of Fast SCSI. This adapter is an ideal bridge between vintage platforms and contemporary SCSI devices, delivering seamless performance and easy integration.

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