Maxim Integrated VSC7173
the VSC7173 device, see “Ordering Information,” page 17. This function is used when dual hosts, such as I/O controllers, must access single-port disk drives in high availability storage subsystems where redundancy and load sharing are important. The outputs from the I/O controllers are multiplexed to a Serial ATA or Serial Attached SCSI drive.| Part No. | VSC7173 |
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| Datasheet | VSC7173 Download |
| Manufacturer |  Maxim Integrated |
| Description | Enhanced 2:1 Port Selector and 1:2 Port Multiplier |
| Buy | Stock & Price |
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 pre-emphasis Compatible with VSC7175 and VSC7177 designs 0.7 W power dissipation 3.3 V power supply 32-pin, 7 mm x 7 mm QFP-N package Active-passive redundant failover systems Dual-port Serial ATA and Serial Attached SCSI disk arrays (JBODs) NAS servers RAID subsystems Disk-based backup systems Serial ATA and Serial Attached SCSI routing applications Buffers for externally connected links Serial ATA port replicators Serial ATA Host Bus Adapters selecting between internal and external connectors
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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.
