( 2 reviews )
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Posted: Apr 24 2009
Needed to attach my Wiebetech mobile u320 RAID server to a newer motherboard and it works like a charm. Don't forget to get the latest updates from Adaptec
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Posted: Feb 6 2009
As with all adaptec cards, you can expect quality LVD scsi interfaces at a reasonable cost. This card has 2 connectors, a micro parallel scsi externally and a normal sized 68 pin scsi inside the case. It also includes a low profile bracket to use with servers. There are two versions of this card - in this version you save $50 but don't get any scsi cables. If you already have scsi cables around it's the cheapest way to add scsi to a modern motherboard and use one of those tiny X1 slots. A cautionary note - windows server 2003 (32 or 64 bit) is the last version that supports byte sequential backup devices - e.g. tape. Once you go to vista backups will be disc to disc, and given the high price of quantum drives for terrabyte storage its cheaper to buy more drives than to write to tape. Even the fastest drives move about 1/2 TB per hour to tape so you may be better off in vista backing up to a removable drive system instead of tape. Also you must download the 64 bit drivers from adaptec at the time you install the card. I had no problems putting a DLT drive on a quad core windows server 2003 system with this card using my exiting cable.
