Compaq manual About Smart Array 3200 Controller, Smart Array 3200 Controller and Daughterboards

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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

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Smart Array 3200 Controller and Daughterboards

Two external Very High Density Cable Interconnect (VHDCI) connectors

Connectors to attach daughterboards

Daughterboard equipped with two internal wide SCSI 68-pin connectors

Daughterboard equipped with one internal wide SCSI 68-pin connector

Array accelerator board

Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide