The Seagate/Dot Hill/Ciprico RF3573 RimFire is a SCSI Host Bus Adapter engineered to interface SCSI peripheral devices with host systems via PCI Bus Master connectivity. This adapter facilitates high-performance data transfer across SCSI networks, supporting multiple devices on a single bus with proper termination and SCSI ID assignment. The RF3573 operates within SCSI standards including asynchronous modes at 2.0 Mbytes/second and synchronous modes at 5.0 Mbytes/second, making it suitable for environments demanding dependable SCSI interoperability.
Technical Specifications
• Manufacturer: Seagate / Dot Hill / Ciprico
• Product Family: RimFire
• Model: RF3573
• Interface Type: SCSI Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Host Interface: PCI Bus Master
• SCSI Standards: Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) with support for asynchronous and synchronous modes
• Data Transfer Rate (Asynchronous): 2.0 Mbytes/second
• Data Transfer Rate (Synchronous): 5.0 Mbytes/second
• Device Support: Multiple SCSI devices per bus
• SCSI Connectors: Standard SCSI connector configuration
– Key Features
• PCI Bus Master architecture for efficient data transfer and reduced latency
• Multi-device SCSI bus support with standard SCSI ID addressing
• Flexible SCSI termination options (active or passive) dependent on configuration and standard
• Asynchronous and synchronous operating modes for diverse peripheral compatibility
– Typical Applications
• High-bandwidth data acquisition systems
• Imaging applications requiring sustained SCSI connectivity
• Multi-device storage configurations integrating hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and tape backup units
– Compatibility & Integration
The RF3573 integrates with host systems via standard PCI slots and requires proper SCSI bus termination configuration. Device addressing employs standard SCSI ID assignment protocols. Operating system support requires manufacturer-supplied driver installation.
