Description
Sun Microsystems 270-1902-04 Differential SCSI Host Adapter Card SBus Module
The Sun 270-1902-04 is a Differential SCSI host adapter card designed for the SBus expansion slot found in Sun Microsystems SPARC-based workstations and servers. It provides a high-voltage differential (HVD) SCSI interface for connecting external SCSI storage devices and arrays, alongside a TP (twisted-pair) port on the bracket. The board revision is REV 50, as printed on the PCB silkscreen.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Part Number: 270-1902-04
- Hardware Revision: REV 50
- Bus Interface: SBus (Sun workstation expansion bus)
- SCSI Type: High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI
- Front Bracket Connectors: 68-pin Differential SCSI connector, RJ-45 TP port
- Form Factor: SBus plug-in module / card
- PCB: Green multi-layer board with AMD and secondary SCSI controller ICs visible
- Included: Card only — no cables or accessories
Applications
The SBus slot was Sun Microsystems' proprietary 32/64-bit expansion bus, used across a wide range of SPARC workstations and servers from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s — including the SparcStation 1, SparcStation 2, SparcStation 10, SparcStation 20, SPARCserver 600MP series, and related systems. Differential SCSI (HVD) was favored in workstation and server environments of this era for its ability to support longer cable runs and better noise immunity compared to single-ended SCSI, making it well suited to connecting external disk enclosures, tape libraries, and RAID arrays. This card is typically sought today by engineers and collectors maintaining legacy Sun SPARC hardware, or by organizations running vintage Sun workstation environments that still require original SBus peripheral cards.
This Sun Microsystems 270-1902-04 Differential SCSI SBus Host Adapter Card has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The PCB is clean with no visible damage, broken traces, or missing components. The bracket and connectors show normal wear consistent with prior installation in a Sun workstation. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sun Microsystems |
Model: |
270-1902-04 |
MPN: |
270-1902-04 |
Secondary Model: |
270-1902-04 REV 50 |
Type: |
Differential SCSI Host Adapter Card |
SKU: |
28217 |
Bus Interface: |
SBus |
SCSI Type: |
Differential SCSI (HVD) |
Connector Type: |
68-pin SCSI, RJ-45 (TP) |
Form Factor: |
SBus Module / Card |
Hardware Revision: |
Rev 50 |
Compatible With: |
Sun SparcStation, Sun SPARCserver, Sun workstations |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no cables or accessories included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
Sun 270-1902-04 Differential SCSI SBus card. Inspected and in good used condition. PCB clean, no visible damage. Connectors show normal wear from prior installation. |