AHA®-2920 Fast, simple SCSI connection for your Pentium PC --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS * Easy Plug-and-Play installation of up to seven SCSI drives, scanners, CD-ROMs, and other popular devices * Fast PCI data transfer for desktop applications * Extensive set of convenient SCSI applications and tools included with Adaptec EZ-SCSI® software --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW When it comes to personal computers, users demand primarily two things: broader system capabilities and faster performance. The Adaptec® AHA-2920 PCI-to-SCSI host adapter provides unbeatable value in both areas. The AHA-2920 host adapter is simply the easiest way to add very fast SCSI peripherals that make Pentium-based PCs more useful and versatile. Optimized for desktop PCs, the AHA-2920 host adapter provides the high performance and function that serious PC users want - without adding any extras that drive up price. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY BENEFITS Broader system capabilities With the AHA-2920 host adapter, users can extend the capabilities of their PC systems with a broad range of popular SCSI-2 devices. Choices include hard disk drives; CD-ROM drives; removable drives, such as Zip and Syquest; scanners; tape drives; magneto-optical (MO) drives; and more. Using a single PCI slot, the AHA-2920 host adapter lets users connect up to seven SCSI peripherals, internal or external, in any combination. Fast access to data The AHA-2920 host adapter makes use of high-performance I/O tech-nologies to speed the delivery of data to the desktop. Utilizing the Programmed I/O (PIO) data transfer method, the AHA-2920 host adapter harnesses the power of the Pentium processor for high sustained data transfer rates. It also exploits the high-speed PCI local bus, which is today’s fastest way to get data from peripherals. Most important, the AHA-2920 host adapter lets users take advan-tage of high-performance peripherals. SCSI devices, in general, outperform alternatives by providing larger cache size, faster access times, and higher average transfer rates. In addition, SCSI handles multiple concurrent data accesses by multi-threading data transfers. This com-bination of a fast bus and multi-threading makes SCSI ideal for high-performance multitasking environments such as Windows® 95 and OS/2 Warp, and it translates directly into higher productivity for users. Easy installation Installing the AHA-2920 host adapter and SCSI devices is quick and easy under all popular operating systems. Under Windows 95, users simply insert the host adapter in the PCI slot and turn on the PC. The AHA-2920 host adapter automatically configures itself under the PCI bus protocol and adjusts its termina-tion, eliminating the need to handle jumpers and termination resistors. Adding SCSI devices is as simple as plug and play. Installation in DOS and Windows® environments is also easy. Adaptec EZ-SCSI software determines what SCSI devices are present and auto-matically loads the necessary drivers and modifies system configuration files. A wealth of convenient SCSI applications Adaptec EZ-SCSI software provides a full suite of 32-bit applications and tools that increase the control and productivity of SCSI peripherals. Users can make quick and easy tape backups with Adaptec Backup and master CDs from the desktop with CD Writer. QuickScan lets users scan and print photos or images and save them in a choice of file formats. Users can also monitor their SCSI configuration, shut down drives not in use, and fine-tune peripheral performance. All these unctions and more are immediately accessible through Adaptec EZ-SCSI software’s simple desktop controls. And if users need help, Adaptec EZ-SCSI software provides an easy-to-understand SCSI tutorial. AHA-2920 kit - everything necessary to get started The AHA-2920 kit provides every-thing necessary to connect fast SCSI devices to a Pentium PC. It features the AHA-2920 PCI-to-SCSI host adapter, internal SCSI cable, and complete installation and user documentation. The kit also comes with Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, the easiest and fastest way to manage SCSI peripherals under DOS, Windows, and Windows 95 operating systems. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPLETE KIT CONTENTS * AHA-2920 PCI-to-SCSI host adapter, with one 50-pin internal and one 50-pin external connector * Software drivers for DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows NT® 3.1, OS/2 Warp, and NetWare 3.12 and 4.x. Software drivers for SCO Unix 3.2.x are available from Adaptec’s BBS. Support for Windows 95, Windows NT 3.5.x, and UnixWare 2.0 is embedded in the operating system software. * Adaptec EZ-SCSI software on CD-ROM for installation under DOS and Windows * Suite of 32-bit SCSI applications and tools, included with Adaptec EZ-SCSI software: o Adaptec Backup o Photo CD® Viewer (Magic Lantern®) o QuickScan o CD Player o CD Writer o CD Copier o Advanced Power Management o SCSI Interrogator® o SCSIBench o Drive Light o Read/Write Cache o SCSITutor® * Internal cable * Complete installation and user documentation --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Computer Bus: PCI local bus Data Transfer: Programmed I/O (PIO) SCSI Synchronous Data Rate: Up to 10 MByte/sec Device Protocol: SCSI-2 Electrical Connector: 50-pin high-density Hard Disk Capacity: Extended translation supports drive capacity up to eight (8) gigabytes per disk Device Support: Plug-and-Play support for up to 7 SCSI devices: hard disk, CD-ROM, removable disk, MO, tape and DAT drives, as well as scanners and other SCSI-2 devices Electrical Terminations: Single-ended, active, automatic Operating Environment: Microsoft® Windows 95 Microsoft Windows 3.1 Microsoft Windows NT 3.1 and 3.5.x Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3 DOS 5.0 and above OS/2 Warp NetWare 3.12 and 4.x UnixWare 2.x SCO Unix 3.2.x --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Length: 4.75" (12.065 cm) Height: 3.8" (9.652 cm) Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C Storage Temperature: -55°C to 85°C Humidity (operating): 10% to 90%, non condensing --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, California 95035 Adaptec Europe Belgium Tel: (32) 2-352-34-11 FAX: (32) 2-352-34-00 Adaptec Japan Tokyo Tel: (81-3)-5276-9882 FAX: (81-3)-5276-9884 Adaptec Singapore Tel: (65) 278-7300 FAX: (65) 273-0163 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Literature: 1-800-934-2766 (USA and Canada) (510) 732-3829 Ordering Software: 1-800-442-7274 (USA and Canada) (408) 957-7274 Interactive FAX : (408) 957-7150 Adaptec USA Bulletin Board: (408) 945-7727 (up to 28,800 baud, using 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity) CompuServe: GO ADAPTEC Microsoft Network: GO ADAPTEC Internet ftp server: ftp.adaptec.com World-Wide Web: http://www.adaptec.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright© 1995 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, IOware, the IOware logo, AHA, EZ-SCSI, SCSI Interrogator, and SCSITutor are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Photo CD is a registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company used under license. Magic Lantern is a trademark of Incat Systems an Adaptec company. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows 95 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation used under license. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. Information supplied by Adaptec, Inc. is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing, but Adaptec, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Adaptec, Inc. reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in product design or specifications. Information is subject to change without notice. Part Number: W980242-011 10/95