Control or adapter units
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Products classified under Tariff item 8471.80.10
Fibre Channel HBA
A Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is an expansion card that connects a server's data processing system to a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). It functions as a control or adapter unit by managing the protocol conversion and data flow between the server's internal bus and the high-speed SAN infrastructure, enabling efficient storage communication.
GPU Control Bridge Adapter
A GPU Control Bridge Adapter is a card that connects multiple graphics processing units (GPUs) in a workstation to enable parallel processing. It acts as a control or adapter unit by managing data flow and communication between GPUs, ensuring coordinated operation within an automatic data processing environment.
InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter
An InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter (HCA) is a high-performance network card used in high-performance computing (HPC) clusters to connect servers to an InfiniBand fabric. It serves as a control or adapter unit by translating data between the server's internal architecture and the InfiniBand protocol, enabling low-latency, high-bandwidth communication.
M.2 NVMe Adapter Card
An M.2 NVMe Adapter Card is a PCIe expansion card that allows an M.2 NVMe solid-state drive to be installed in a standard PCIe slot. It functions as a control or adapter unit by converting the M.2 interface to PCIe, enabling the ADP system to communicate with the storage device.
Parallel Port Controller Card
A Parallel Port Controller Card is an expansion card that adds legacy LPT (parallel) ports to a computer for printer or peripheral control. It acts as a control or adapter unit by managing data transfer between the ADP system and parallel devices, supporting older equipment in modern systems.
PCIe Network Interface Card
A PCIe Network Interface Card (NIC) connects a computer to an Ethernet network, enabling data communication. It qualifies as a control or adapter unit under this tariff item because it adapts the ADP system's data processing capabilities for network communication, managing protocol conversion and data packet flow.
PCI Sound Card Controller
A PCI Sound Card Controller is an audio expansion card that processes digital audio signals for output in ADP systems. It acts as a control or adapter unit by managing audio data conversion and routing between the computer and speakers or other audio devices.
RAID Controller Card
A RAID Controller Card is a PCIe expansion card that manages multiple hard drives in redundant array configurations. It functions as a control or adapter unit by handling data redundancy protocols and storage interface adaptation, ensuring reliable data storage in ADP systems.
SATA Controller Expansion Card
A SATA Controller Expansion Card adds additional SATA ports to a computer for connecting more storage drives. It acts as a control or adapter unit by managing AHCI protocols and data transfer between the ADP system and SATA devices, expanding storage capabilities.
Serial Port Adapter Card
A Serial Port Adapter Card is an expansion card that adds RS-232 serial ports to a computer for connecting legacy devices. It functions as a control or adapter unit by managing serial communication protocols and data transfer between the ADP system and external equipment.
Thunderbolt Expansion Adapter
A Thunderbolt Expansion Adapter is a PCIe card that adds Thunderbolt connectivity to a computer, enabling high-speed data transfer and peripheral chaining. It acts as a control or adapter unit by managing protocol conversion between PCIe and Thunderbolt interfaces, integrating external devices into the ADP system.
USB 3.0 Host Controller Card
A USB 3.0 Host Controller Card is an expansion card that provides additional USB 3.0 ports for connecting high-speed peripherals. It qualifies as a control or adapter unit by managing data transfer protocols between the motherboard and USB devices, enabling efficient peripheral communication in ADP systems.
USB-C Docking Station Controller
A USB-C Docking Station Controller is a controller board used in USB-C docks to provide multi-port expansion for laptops and computers. It acts as a control or adapter unit by managing data and video signal routing between the host ADP system and connected peripherals, enabling a single-cable docking solution.