“SCSI is an interface that has been around for quite some time
now. In the past, SCSI was thought of as a server-only solution.
Now, though, this interface is being seen in high-end workstations
as well as the server market. What makes SCSI so attractive
over the other choice, IDE, is its higher bandwith (multiple
reads/writes at the same time on the same bus) and higher transfer
rates (Wide Ultra2 SCSI is capable of 80 MB/sec maximum
transfer). Higher costs as well as a steeper learning curve
have made SCSI prohibitive until only recently. SCSI encompasses a
wide range of devices, and to a novice, these choices would be too
much of a hassle. What users who want to get into SCSI need is a
SCSI adapter that can break down some of these barriers and make
life a bit easier, while not sacrificing performance. The Tekram
DC-390U2W does just that by offering the latest in SCSI technology
at an affordable price.”
“When evaluating a piece of hardware such as a controller card,
it is important to cover two different types of installations.
First is the installation into a new system without an OS, and
second is installation into a system that is already up and
running. This card passed both tests without any hassles or
aggravations.”