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CARD PCI-E X8 SAS 4CH RAID 128MB MAXIQ Print
March 2011
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The Raid Storage Controller with SSD caching is built on the same Unified Serial® (SATA/SAS) architecture as our industry-leading Series 5 and Series 5Z Performance RAID controllers. Using SSD/HDD hybrid arrays, the raid card delivers up to 8X faster performance and up to 70% savings in capital and operating costs compared to HDD-only arrays.

maxCache SSD Caching – 8X IOPS
maxCache SSD Caching software features a patent-pending Learned-Path Algorithm that identifies frequently-read (“hot”) data and copies it directly into an SSD cache for superior read performance in an entry level solution. Adaptec maxCache SSD Caching lowers overall system latencies, greatly improving the system CPU-to-storage performance gap, and allows I/O intensive data centers and cloud computing environments to convert industry-standard servers into cost-effective, high-performance, scale-out application storage appliances.

maxCache SSD Caching does not require changes to storage architectures, application software or operating systems and is ideal for web, file, and database servers.

Reduce Capital and Operating Costs by up to 70%
maxCache SSD Caching reduces capital expenses by increasing IOPS with less hardware (fewer servers) - thereby significantly cutting energy and maintenance costs.

Broad Compatibility and Easy Management
This card features 800 MHz of processing power, 128MB of DDR2 write cache, maxCache Hybrid SSD read caching with support for multiple MLC and SLC SSD devices, and direct I/O connectivity for SATA/SAS SSDs, hard drives, and tape devices. Using SAS expanders, it supports up to 128 devices. It supports a broad range of operating systems, is compatible with more than 300 third-party devices, and comes with  Storage Manager for centralized management of all RAID controllers on the network.

Highlights

  • maxCache SSD Caching Support
  • Intelligent Power Management
  • 4 internal ports
  • MD2 – Low profile form factor
  • 800MHz processor
  • 8-Lane PCI-Express bus interface
  • 0, 1, 1E, and 10 RAID levels
  • Support for Hybrid SSD/HDD RAID 1, 10
  • 128MB DDR2 cache
  • Up to 128 SATA or SAS drives using SAS expanders
  • 1 SFF-8087 (int.) connectors
  • Adaptec Storage Manager, Copyback Hot Spare management features
  • RoHS compliant
  • 3 years warranty
  • Complete List of Supported Operating Systems

  3A2405Q

Specifications
Bus System Interface Type
  8-lane PCIe
Internal Connectors
1 internal (SFF-8087) MiniSAS

Data Transfer Rate
3 Gb/s per port
Package Contents
• Adaptec maxCache 2405Q Controller
• Low profile vented bracket
• Quick Installation Guide
• Software and documentation CDs
• Cable: one Mini SAS x4 to (4x) SATA fanout
   cable w/ sideband(2247000-R), 0.5 meter

Storage Manager™ (ASM)
• maxCache SSD Caching software
• Java-based GUI Management Utility
• Remote configuration, monitoring & notification
• ASM OS Support: Windows, Linux, SCO, Solaris, FreeBSD
• Microsoft VDS Support
• SNMP, SMTP
• Remote firmware updates

ARCCONF
• Command Line Interface
BIOS Utility (ACU)
• BIOS level configuration utility
• Flashable BIOS support
Physical Size
2.5" H x 6.6" L (64mm x 167mm)

Operating Temperature
0°C to 55°C* (with 200 LFM airflow)
 
Note: This card contains a powerful RAID processor which requires adequate airflow to operate reliably. Please install this card only into server or PC chassis with recommended airflow (200 LFM).
Operating Voltage
0.43A @ 3.3 VDC
0.83 A @ 12.0 VDC
Regulatory Certifications
CE, FCC, UL,  C-tick, VCCI
Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)
873,402 hours at 40 degree C.
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Linux
SUSE Linux
SCO OpenServer
UnixWare
Sun Solaris
FreeBSD
VMware ESX

Benefits 
Supports maxCache SSD Caching with many popular SSDs.
Unified Serial storage controller supports both SATA and SAS devices.
Delivers a new price/performance level and enhanced reliability for entry-level applications.

Key Differentiators  
maxCache SSD Caching support
Intelligent Power Management

Customer Needs  
The better reliability offered by hardware RAID, support for  maxCache SSD Caching, and a feature set designed for the latest applications, including Linux open source drivers and external connectivity, without needing to step up to the cost of a more sophisticated controller for their entry-level applications.

Form Factor  
MD2 Low-Profile

Cache Memory
128MB of DDR2 memory

RAID Levels
RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 10, JBOD

Key RAID Features
• Supports maxCache SSD Caching
  with any SSD
• Supports 4 direct-attached or up to 128 SATA
  or SAS disk drives using SAS expanders
• Quick initialization
• Online Capacity Expansion
• Copyback Hot Spare
• Dynamic caching algorithm
• Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
• Background initialization
• Hot-plug drive support
• RAID Level Migration
• Hot spares – global, dedicated, and pooled
• Automatic/manual rebuild of hot spares
• SAF-TE enclosure management
• Configurable stripe size
• S.M.A.R.T. support
• Multiple arrays per disk drive
• Bad stripe table
• Dynamic sector repair
• Staggered drive spin-up
• Bootable array support
• Optimized Disk Utilization