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About the smart array 3200 controller – Compaq 3200 User Manual

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Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide

Writer: Rickard Project: Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide Comments: 340862-002

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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED

About the
Smart Array 3200 Controller

The Smart Array 3200 Controller interface to the server is a Peripheral
Component Interface (PCI) bus. The PCI bus is a high-performance, 32-bit bus
with multiplexed address and data lines, and includes a parity signal. It provides
a high-speed (up to 132 MB/sec) path between the system board and the
controller. The Smart Array 3200 Controller is a PCI Bus Master device and
conforms to Rev. 2.1 of the PCI Local Bus Specification.

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Figure 1-1. Smart Array 3200 Controller and daughterboards

Table 1-1

Smart Array 3200 Controller and Daughterboards

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Two external Very High Density Cable Interconnect (VHDCI) connectors

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Connectors to attach daughterboards

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Daughterboard equipped with two internal wide SCSI 68-pin connectors

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Daughterboard equipped with one internal wide SCSI 68-pin connector

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Array accelerator board