Description
Adaptec AHA-2940U Ultra Wide SCSI PCI Controller Card 50-Pin
The Adaptec AHA-2940U is a PCI-based Ultra Wide SCSI host adapter designed for high-performance SCSI storage connectivity in legacy computer systems. This controller card supports the Ultra Wide SCSI standard, enabling fast data transfer rates on SCSI storage devices, tape drives, and other peripherals. The AHA-2940U was widely deployed in workstations and servers throughout the 1990s and early 2000s for reliable SCSI subsystem control.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Adaptec
- Model: AHA-2940U
- Type: Ultra Wide SCSI Host Adapter
- Interface: PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
- SCSI Standard: Ultra Wide SCSI (UW-SCSI)
- Internal Connector: 50-pin (Centronics) for internal SCSI devices
- External Connector: 68-pin (High Density) for external SCSI devices
- Form Factor: Full-height PCI expansion card
- Compatible With: PCI-based systems (legacy workstations, servers, computers with PCI bus architecture)
- Included: Controller card only; no cables, manual, or mounting hardware
Applications
The AHA-2940U is a standard-issue SCSI host adapter used in enterprise and professional systems from the mid-1990s through the 2000s. It was commonly deployed in workstations running UNIX and Linux, as well as in servers and high-performance computing systems that required multi-drive SCSI storage subsystems. The Ultra Wide SCSI standard supported by this card enables simultaneous control of up to 15 SCSI devices per channel, making it suitable for large-scale storage arrays, tape backup systems, and data center environments. Many legacy systems still in operation today continue to rely on compatible SCSI controllers like this for storage access. This card is particularly useful for system restoration, archival data recovery, and maintaining vintage computing platforms that depend on SCSI technology.
This Adaptec AHA-2940U Ultra Wide SCSI PCI controller card has been inspected and is in good used condition. The card was pulled from a working environment and shows typical cosmetic wear from service. It has been tested and is in good working order. Please contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Adaptec |
Model: |
AHA-2940U |
Type: |
Ultra Wide SCSI PCI Controller Card |
Interface Type: |
PCI |
SCSI Type: |
Ultra Wide SCSI |
Internal Connector: |
50-pin |
External Connector: |
68-pin |
Form Factor: |
PCI Card |
SKU: |
13675 |
Seller Notes: |
Controller card only — no cables, manual, or mounting hardware included |
Compatible With: |
Legacy SCSI systems with PCI bus |
Condition Notes: |
Adaptec AHA-2940U SCSI controller tested and in good working condition. Used, pulled from working environment. Cosmetic wear typical of service equipment. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
