The SCSI Trade Association, or SCSITA (sometimes STA), is an

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which exists to promote the use of

SCSI Small Computer System Interface (SCSI, ) is a set of standards for physically connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices. The SCSI standards define commands, protocols, electrical, optical and logical interface ...

technology. It was formed in 1996. , sponsor members include HP,

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, and Seagate. Requirements for membership are (1) manufacturing or selling SCSI related products or services and (2) paying dues and fees, which start at $4500/year. The SCSITA does not define SCSI technical

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s; that is the job of the

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T10 Committee. Rather, SCSITA promotes the use of SCSI and establishes standard

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terminology and

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s. They also foster vendor inter-operability.

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SCSI Trade Association
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