Dell Ultra320 SCSI PCI-X Controller Card

The Dell 3X344 is an Ultra320 SCSI controller card designed to provide compatible server and workstation systems with dedicated SCSI storage connectivity. Using a PCI-X host interface, it is suited to legacy enterprise environments that continue to rely on Ultra320 SCSI hard drives, tape devices, storage arrays, and other established SCSI equipment.

Key Features

• Ultra320 SCSI controller card
• PCI-X host interface
• Designed for legacy server and workstation systems
• Supports compatible SCSI storage infrastructure
• Useful for repair, replacement, and infrastructure continuity

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 3X344
• Manufacturer: Dell
• Product Type: SCSI controller card
• SCSI Standard: Ultra320
• Host Interface: PCI-X
• Application: Server and workstation storage connectivity
• Technology Category: Legacy enterprise storage

Interface Specifications

• Host bus: PCI-X
• Storage interface: Ultra320 SCSI
• Connection role: Links a compatible computer to SCSI storage devices
• Adapter position: Internal expansion card
• Infrastructure role: Storage controller for established SCSI environments

Storage Connectivity Specifications

• Device category: SCSI hard drives, arrays, and compatible peripherals
• Traffic purpose: Storage data transfer between host and attached devices
• Deployment environment: Legacy servers, workstations, and storage systems
• Configuration requirement: Use compatible SCSI cabling, termination, and device addressing
• Service role: Replacement or expansion controller

System Integration Specifications

• Installation requirement: Available PCI-X slot
• Platform category: Compatible Dell server or workstation hardware
• Software requirement: Operating system and drivers supporting the controller
• Hardware requirement: Matching SCSI devices, cables, and power connections
• Maintenance consideration: Verify system compatibility before changing the storage controller

Use Cases

• Maintain a legacy Ultra320 SCSI server
• Connect compatible SCSI storage devices to a Dell system
• Replace a failed PCI-X storage controller
• Support older storage arrays, tape systems, or enterprise peripherals

Compatibility

• Systems with an available PCI-X expansion slot
• Ultra320 SCSI storage devices and peripherals
• Compatible SCSI cables, terminators, and storage enclosures
• Operating systems with supported controller drivers
• Confirm slot type, firmware, cabling, termination, device IDs, and power requirements before installation

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of controller is this?

The Dell 3X344 is an Ultra320 SCSI controller card.

What host bus does it use?

The controller uses a PCI-X host interface.

What equipment can it connect?

It can connect compatible Ultra320 SCSI storage devices and peripherals.

Is it intended for modern PCIe systems?

The card is designed for systems with PCI-X support, so the host platform should be checked carefully before purchase.

The Dell 3X344 helps organizations preserve older but still valuable SCSI-based infrastructure. Its Ultra320 standard and PCI-X interface provide a practical replacement path for compatible servers, workstations, storage arrays, and specialized enterprise equipment that cannot simply be migrated to a newer storage architecture.