Description
Adaptec AHA-2940UW PCI Ultra Wide SCSI Controller Card 50-Pin 68-Pin
The Adaptec AHA-2940UW (also labeled AHA-2940W/2940UW) is a PCI-bus Ultra Wide SCSI host adapter designed to connect SCSI storage devices — hard drives, tape drives, optical drives, and scanners — to desktop and server systems. It supports both Wide (68-pin) and Narrow (50-pin) SCSI devices simultaneously, making it compatible with a broad range of internal SCSI peripherals. An external HD68 high-density port on the bracket allows connection of external SCSI enclosures and devices.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Adaptec AHA-2940UW / AHA-2940W
- Assembly Number: ASSY 917306-00
- Board Revision: 945388-01 F (date code 9847)
- Bus Interface: PCI (standard full-height card)
- SCSI Standard: Ultra Wide SCSI (SCSI-3), up to 40 MB/s transfer rate
- Internal Connectors: one 68-pin Wide SCSI, one 50-pin Narrow SCSI
- External Connector: one HD68 (High-Density 68-pin) on bracket
- Form Factor: full-height PCI expansion card
- Card only — no cables or software included
Applications
The AHA-2940UW was one of Adaptec's most widely used Ultra Wide SCSI host adapters, introduced in the mid-to-late 1990s when Ultra Wide SCSI was the performance standard for workstations and servers before Serial ATA and SAS became prevalent. It was commonly used in Windows NT, Windows 2000, and early Windows XP systems, as well as Linux and Unix workstations, to drive high-speed SCSI hard disk arrays and tape backup units. Driver support exists across DOS, Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, Linux, and several Unix variants, making it a practical choice for anyone maintaining or restoring legacy SCSI-based systems, or building a period-correct workstation. External SCSI scanners and CD-ROM towers of the era also connected via the bracket's HD68 port.
This Adaptec AHA-2940UW/2940W PCI Ultra Wide SCSI Controller Card is in used condition. It has been visually inspected and shows normal wear consistent with previous installation in a desktop or server system. The PCB, connector pins, and PCI edge contacts all appear clean and intact in the photos, with no visible damage to the board or bracket. The original description claims the card was tested — please verify this internally before publishing that claim, as SCSI controller cards are not in our standard tested-by-default category. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Adaptec |
Model: |
AHA-2940UW |
Secondary Model: |
AHA-2940W |
MPN: |
917306-00 |
SKU: |
12150 |
Type: |
SCSI Host Adapter / Controller Card |
Bus Interface: |
PCI |
SCSI Type: |
Ultra Wide SCSI (SCSI-3) |
Internal Connectors: |
68-pin Wide SCSI, 50-pin Narrow SCSI |
External Connector: |
HD68 (High-Density 68-pin) |
Form Factor: |
Full-Height PCI Card |
Assembly Number: |
ASSY 917306-00 |
Revision: |
945388-01 F |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Compatible With: |
PCI-based desktop and server systems |
Condition Notes: |
This Adaptec AHA-2940UW PCI Ultra Wide SCSI Controller Card is in used condition. Visually inspected; PCB, connectors, and PCI edge contacts appear clean and intact. Please verify tested status internally. Contact us with any questions. |
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 |