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SCSI

SCSI

1 7.9
A common way to connect older computers to devices like hard drives and scanners
  • noun
  • /ˈɛsˌsiːˈɛsˌaɪ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : SCSI
  • The initiator sends the target an SCSI command message containing a 6-, 10-, or 12-byte CDB, as architected by SCSI-2.
  • parallel SCSI
  • SCSI command
  • SCSI card

Examples

  • The server is connected to a SCSI hard drive that significantly improves its performance.

  • Space for an internal hard disk and advanced SCSI support were some of the selling features of the SE.

    Blog text (16)

  • The interface has both standard USB and SCSI ports.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Finally, when the target has finished sending the data, it returns an SCSI status message to the initiator.

    Academic text (1996)

  • And even on non UASP USB devices, you can still get better transfer speeds because you can use the SCSI protocol, which is faster.

  • At first, I thought that the SCSI hard drive subsystem was the neatest thing since Swiss cheese.

    Blog text (34)

  • Many older computers use SCSI interfaces to connect printers and scanners.

  • To upgrade the storage on my vintage computer, I decided to install a new SCSI device.

Synonyms

small computer system interface
vsSCSI
  • Specialized
4.2

A common way to connect a computer to devices like printers or hard drives

refers to the same interface but often noted for older computer use

Surface Forms

SCSI singular
SCSIs plural

Etymology

SCSI is a short name made from the first letters of Small Computer System Interface, and it literally names a way for a computer to 'interface' or 'connect' with devices. Think of it like an older form of USB, which is why SCSI refers to the standard ports, cables, and rules used to connect hard drives and scanners to older computers.