Ever heard of SCSI? Pronounced "scuzzy," it stands for Small Computer System Interface. In simpler terms, it's a standard for connecting peripherals – like hard drives, tape drives, and scanners – to your computer. Think of it as a highway for data, allowing for faster communication than some older interfaces.
While less common in modern home PCs (USB and SATA have largely taken over), SCSI was once a powerhouse, especially in servers and high-performance workstations. Its key advantage? Multiple devices could be connected to a single SCSI controller, daisy-chained together. This made it efficient for managing numerous peripherals.
Different SCSI flavors exist, each offering varying speeds and capabilities. From the original SCSI to Wide SCSI and Ultra SCSI, the technology evolved to meet increasing bandwidth demands. Though largely replaced, understanding SCSI provides valuable insight into the history of computer interfaces and its impact on data storage and peripheral connectivity.
