Name: MCA SCSI 16-Bit Micro Channel-to-SCSI Host Adapter Host Adapter Controller
Brand: Adaptec
Price: 301.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Adaptec AHA-1640 MCA SCSI 16-Bit Micro Channel-to-SCSI Host Adapter Host Adapter Controller

Overview The Adaptec AHA-1640 MCA SCSI 16-bit Micro Channel-to-SCSI Host Adapter provides a reliable bridge between a Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus and SCSI devices. Designed for legacy IBM PS/2 systems, this controller enables fast data trans... Read More

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Manufacturer: Adaptec
Model or Part: AHA-1640
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 5.00lb

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Description

Overview
The Adaptec AHA-1640 MCA SCSI 16-bit Micro Channel-to-SCSI Host Adapter provides a reliable bridge between a Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus and SCSI devices. Designed for legacy IBM PS/2 systems, this controller enables fast data transfers to hard drives, tape drives, CD-ROMs and other SCSI peripherals. Its robust design and proven Adaptec firmware deliver stable performance in both workstation and server environments.

Key Features

16-bit MCA bus interface for seamless integration with IBM PS/2 platforms
Supports SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 standards with up to 8 devices on a single bus
DMA transfer rates up to 10 MB per second for efficient data movement
Plug and play compatibility with standard MCA BIOS settings
Configurable via BIOS setup utility for IRQ, DMA channel and SCSI ID
Low power consumption and compact card form factor

Technical Specifications

Bus interface: 16-bit MCA
SCSI bus type: Parallel SCSI (50 pin)
Maximum SCSI transfer speed: 10 MB per second (SCSI-2 Fast)
Supported SCSI devices: Up to 8 devices per bus
DMA channels: 0, 1, 3, 5, 6 or 7 selectable
IRQ options: 5, 9, 10, 11 selectable
Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
Power supply: 5 V DC from MCA slot

Applications
The AHA-1640 is ideal for upgrading legacy IBM PS/2 workstations and servers that require additional storage capacity or faster access to SCSI peripherals. It is commonly used in:

Data backup solutions with SCSI tape drives
High-capacity storage arrays using SCSI hard disks
Multimedia workstations that need CD-ROM or DVD drives
Industrial control systems where proven reliability is essential
Legacy software development environments that depend on SCSI hardware

With its proven Adaptec technology, the AHA-1640 delivers dependable performance, easy installation and flexible configuration for a wide range of SCSI-based applications.