VSC7173 Datasheet (Maxim Integrated Products) - Enhanced 2:1 Port Selector and 1:2 Port Multiplier

VSC7173, Enhanced 2:1 Port Selector and 1:2 Port Multiplier

The VSC7173 is a Serial ATA and Serial Attached SCSI multiplexer and buffer that implements a 2:1 port selector function for 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps links.

This function is used when dual hosts, such as I/O controllers, must access single-port disk drives in high availability storage subsystems where

VSC7173 Features

* APPLICATIONS

* 2:1 port selector and 1:2 port multiplier for both Serial ATA (SATA) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) links Serial ATA 1.0 compliant at 1.5 Gbps (3.0 Gbps capable) Passes Serial ATA patterns transparently Programmable receiver sensitivity High output swing mode with pr