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On the desktop, there are alternatives to SCSI, such as UltraDMA. What is the STA s position on that issue?

April 26, 2017Alternatives desktop ISSUE position SCSI sta ultradma

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On the desktop, there are alternatives to SCSI, such as UltraDMA. What is the STA s position on that issue?

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A. We believe that SCSI is well suited for high-performance desktops with multiple devices that need to be connected. As many power users continue to add peripherals to their systems, SCSI is a good choice because it allows for easy connectivity to multiple peripherals and extended cable lengths. In contrast, with UltraDMA, users begin to run out of addresses for their peripherals. SCSI may not be the best fit for lower-performance, low-cost desktops with a single or just a few peripherals. Q. What about Fibre Channel? Many industry analysts report that FC will overtake SCSI in the market. A. Fibre Channel certainly has a role in the enterprise and that role is long-distance connectivity (such as several kilometers) and connecting multiple systems. SCSI will continue to be the I/O choice for inside the box connectivity for some time to come.