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Adaptec RAID 2805

8 internal port, low profile Unified Serial PCI Express controller with Intelligent Power Management and hardware RAID for cost-effective reliability and performance for entry-level applications

Note: Only drivers that are not included or embedded within a supported operating system are listed below. To see a complete list of supported operating systems see the Product Specifications

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Debian 5.06

Debian 5.07

Debian 6.0

Supported Operating Systems
	Microsoft Windows Red Hat Linux SUSE Linux SCO OpenServer UnixWare Sun Solaris FreeBSD VMware ESX For a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 17030

Benefits
	Delivers a new price/performance level and enhanced reliability for entry-level applications

Key Differentiators
	Intelligent Power Management

Customer Needs
	The better reliability offered by hardware RAID, 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 8 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

Bus System Interface Type
	8-lane PCIe

Internal Connectors
	2 internal (SFF-8087) MiniSAS

Data Transfer Rate
	3 Gb/s per port

Package Contents
	• Adaptec RAID 2805 Controller • Quick Installation Guide (English/French/German/Japanese/Italian/Spanish) • Low profile vented bracket • Adaptec RAID Installation DVD (bootable, incl. documentation, drivers & software) • Cables: Two Mini SAS x4 to (4x) SATA fanout cable w/ sideband, 0.5 meter

Warranty
	3 years


Management Utilities Adaptec Storage Manager™ (ASM) • 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 • SMI-S support for VMware Adaptec 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). * Ambient temperature measured 1" away from the RAID processor Operating Voltage 0.5A @ 3.3VDC 0.95A @ 12.0 VDC Regulatory Certification CE, FCC, UL, C-tick, VCCI Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) 1,134,890 hours at 40 degree C.