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CARD PCI-E X8 SAS 8CH RAID 512MB MAXIQ ZQ Print
March 2011
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The maxCache Storage Controller with SSD caching offers both high I/O transaction and high bandwidth processing when configured with cost-effective, high-capacity SATA drives or high-performance SAS drives. Using SSD/HDD hybrid arrays, the 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. 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 I/O intensive data centers and cloud computing environments.

Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection – Save Thousands in Data Center Costs
Offers Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection to maximize performance and extend power savings by protecting controller cached data without battery backup units and their monitoring, maintenance, replacement and disposal costs. During a system power loss, the flash memory-based cache protection can preserve data for up to 10 years.

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
Features 1.2 GHz of processing power, 512MB 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 256 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
  • Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection
  • Intelligent Power Management
  • 8 internal ports
  • MD2 – Low profile form factor
  • 1.2GHz Dual Core RAID on Chip (ROC)
  • 8-Lane PCI-Express bus interface
  • 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
  • Support for Hybrid SSD/HDD RAID 1, 10
  • 512MB DDR2 cache
  • 4GB NAND flash for cache protection
  • 2 SFF-8087 (int.)
  • Up to 256 SATA or SAS devices using SAS expanders
  • Storage Manager, Copyback Hot Spare management features
  • RoHS compliant
  • 3 year warranty
  • Complete List of Supported Operating Systems
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Specifications
Data Transfer Rate
3 Gb/s per port
Bus System Interface Type
8-lane PCIe
Internal Connectors
2 internal (SFF-8087) Mini SAS
Package Contents
• maxCache Controller
• Additional low profile vented bracket
• Quick Installation Guide
• Adaptec RAID Installation DVD (bootable, including Driver &  Management Software)

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 Adaptec 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
0.39 A @ 3.3 VDC
1.21 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.
Performance Unified Serial RAID controller supports both SATA and SAS devices. Ideal for bandwidth intensive storage applications; NAS, OLTP servers, web servers, and digital surveillance.

Key Differentiators  
maxCache SSD Caching support
Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection
Intelligent Power Managemen
Customer Needs  
High I/O transaction and high bandwidth processing.

Form Factor  
MD2 Low-Profile

Cache Memory
512MB of DDR2 memory

RAID Levels
RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50 and 60
Key RAID Features

• Supports maxCache SSD Caching
  with any SSD
• Supports maxCache SSD cache size of 2TB
• Supports 8 SSD cache
• Supports 8 direct-attached or up to 256 SATA
  or SAS disk drives using SAS expanders
• RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50 and 60
• 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
• Up to 512TB array sizes
• Multiple arrays per disk drive
• Bad stripe table
• Dynamic sector repair
• Staggered drive spin-up
• Bootable array support
• Optimized Disk Utilization