Description
Adaptec AHA-2742W EISA SCSI Adapter Card 16-Bit
The Adaptec AHA-2742W is a 16-bit EISA SCSI host adapter designed for systems from the late 1980s and early 1990s. It provides a bridge between the EISA expansion bus and SCSI devices, allowing connection of hard drives, CD-ROM drives, tape backup units, and other SCSI peripherals to legacy computer systems. The AHA-2742W was a widely deployed adapter in this era and supports both internal and external SCSI devices via standard 50-pin connectors.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Adaptec AHA-2742W
- Bus Interface: 16-bit EISA
- SCSI Interface: 50-pin Centronics (standard SCSI)
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 10 MB/s
- Form Factor: Half-length EISA expansion card
- Supports both internal and external SCSI devices
- Compatible with EISA-based systems from the 1990s era
Applications
This adapter was the standard SCSI controller for EISA-based computers throughout the 1990s, commonly found in Intel 486 and Pentium systems, workstations, and servers. It enabled connection to the growing library of SCSI peripherals that dominated enterprise and high-performance computing during that era—hard disk arrays, optical drives, and tape backup systems relied on adapters like this for reliable data storage and recovery. Today, it remains sought after for legacy system restoration, retro computing projects, and museum exhibits that require authentic 1990s-era hardware. The AHA-2742W is compatible with any EISA slot on systems such as Compaq ProLiant servers, Hewlett-Packard systems, and other enterprise and OEM platforms that featured EISA architecture.
This Adaptec AHA-2742W EISA SCSI host adapter has been inspected and is in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in service. Please review our photos and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Adaptec |
Model: |
AHA-2742W |
Type: |
EISA SCSI Host Adapter Card |
Interface Type: |
EISA, SCSI (50-pin) |
Bus Type: |
16-bit EISA |
Data Transfer Rate: |
Up to 10 MB/s |
Form Factor: |
Half-length EISA Card |
Compatible Systems: |
EISA-based computers (1990s era) |
SKU: |
18860 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
This Adaptec AHA-2742W EISA SCSI host adapter has been inspected and is in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in service. Please contact us with any questions before purchasing. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |