Scsi Pci

what does this part do? ADAPTEC PCI Ultra Wide SCSI Card (AHA-2940W / 2940UW )?

The AHA-2940 Ultra Wide host adapter is the ideal PCI-to-SCSI host adapter for entry-level servers and workstations. It moves data fast -- up to 40 MByte/sec. And it connects up to 15 SCSI devices for expanded storage capacity. In addition, the AHA-2940 Ultra Wide adapter delivers unrivaled system and peripheral compatibility. Combining UltraSCSI speed and 16-bit wide SCSI data transfers, the AHA-2940 Ultra Wide host adapter moves data on the SCSI bus at a maximum rate of 40 MByte/sec. By increasing the throughput rate between peripherals and the system CPU, the AHA-2940 Ultra Wide adapter accelerates system performance and user productivity. The AHA-2940 Ultra Wide host adapter delivers expanded connectivity to meet the storage capacity requirements of server environments. It supports up to 15 SCSI devices simultaneously. Both 8-bit and 16-bit devices can be configured in any combination for maximum configuration flexibility.
Brand - Adaptec
Model - AHA-2940UW
Bus - PCI
Interface Protocol - Bus Master DMA
Device Protocol - SCSI-1, SCSI-2, SCSI-3, UltraSCSI, UltraWideSCSI
Internal Connector - 50-pin high-density & 68-pin high-density
External Connector - 68-pin high-density
Supported Device Type - Scanner, CD drive, DVD drive, Hard drive, Tape drive, Romovable media drive
OS Supported: SCO Openserver, SCO Unix, SCO UnixWare, IBM OS/2, Novell NetWare, MS-DOS, Win9x, WinME, WinNT, Win2K, WinXP
Auto Detect & Install w/ XP: Yes

No drivers or cables included, go to Adaptec website to download the latest drivers for your operating system:
http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/drivers_by_product.jsp?sess=no&language=English+US&cat=%2FProduct%2FAHA-2940UW&prodkey=AHA-2940UW

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