Adaptec RAID 8405E

Operating System

Microsoft Windows

Red Hat Linux

SUSE Linux

Fedora

Debian Linux

Ubuntu Linux

Sun Solaris

FreeBSD

VMware ESXi

For a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 17440.

Benefits

Ideal for entry-level 12 Gbps servers and workstations for redundant boot support and I/O intensive applications such as databases or video editing

Key Differentiators

• True hardware Hybrid RAID
• Performance acceleration through 512 MB DDR3 (1600 MHz) cache

Key RAID Features

• Flexible Configuration: HBA Mode & Auto Volume Mode for automatic deployment
• Optimized Disk Utilization (Multiple Arrays per disk)
• Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, and 10
• Support for native 4K sector SAS and SATA devices in addition to 512byte sector devices
• Hybrid RAID 1 & 10
• 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
• SES and SAF-TE enclosure management
• Configurable stripe size
• Dual Firmware
• S.M.A.R.T. support
• Multiple arrays per disk drive
• Dynamic sector repair
• Staggered drive spin-up
• Bootable array support
• Support for Tape Devices, Autoloaders
• MSI-X support for all device driver for all supported Operating Systems
• Secure boot support for the uEFI host bios
• USB image available, after shipping, on start.microsemi.com to boot maxView GUI from any USB device for enhanced GUI based setup and offline maintenance

Management Utilities

Software maxView Storage Manager

• Web based GUI Management Utility
• OS Support: Windows, Linux, Solaris VMware
• Remote configuration, monitoring & notification
• Remote firmware updates
• SMI-S Support
• SMTP

ARCCONF

• Command Line Interface
• SMI-S support for VMware

BIOS Configuration Utility (CTRL+A)

• BIOS level configuration utility
• Flashable BIOS support

uEFI BIOS Configuration Utility

• HII based configuration utility
• Flashable BIOS support

Event Monitor

• Lightweight event monitoring and logging tool
• Distributes adapter events and notifies user
• VMWare vSphere plugin

Data Transfer Rate 12 Gbps per port

Bus System Interface x8 PCIe 3.0

Form Factor

MD2 – Low Profile

Cache Memory 512 MB DDR3 (1600 MHz)

Connector Configuration

One internal mini SAS HD (SFF-8643)

Package Contents

• Microsemi Adaptec RAID 8405E adapter
• Additional low profile vented bracket

Physical Size 2.535"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). * Ambient temperature measured 1" away from the RAID processor

Regulatory Certification

CE, FCC, UL, C-tick, VCCI, KCC, CNS

Environmental Compliance

RoHS

Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) >700,000 hours at 40°C

Warranty 3 years