Could anyone tell me whether compaq smart array 3200 raid controller supports transfer rate up-to Ultra3 standard (160MB/s)? The sales claims that it supports Ultra3, but compaq web site states that it supports Ultra2 only. I could only find one controller, smart array 431, which really support Ultra3 in compaq web site, but it doesn't provide battery backup.<br><br>Regards,<br>Woo<br>
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Compaq Smart Array 3200
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The SmartArray 3200 supports Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 and has a total channel transfer rate of 160MB/s. The salesperson was correct.
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Um... maybe u are typing mistake, Wide Ultra 3 SCSI is different to Wide Ultra SCSI-3. Wide Ultra SCSI-3 is older that Wide Ultra 2 even, it is just running in transfer rate of 40Mbytes/sec.<br><br>You mean the bus is running in Ultra3 SCSI, not just the controller supports Ultra3 SCSI harddisk only?<br><br>SmartArray 3200 has two channels. The total transfer rate is 2 x 80 = 160 MBytes/sec for the case of running in Ultra2, as they stated in their website.<br><br>Why Compaq don't update their website for elmininate any confusion?<br><br>Anyway, really thanks for your information.<br><br>Regards,<br>Woo<br>
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