Q: Why would I buy an Adaptec 1220SA or 1430SA RAID adapter?
The Adaptec RAID 1220SA and 1430SA provide cost-effective, high-performance storage connectivity and data protection for desktops, workstations and entry servers with PCI Express slots. These two- and four-port controllers feature Adaptec HostRAID™ software RAID that maximizes system performance and uptime.
Q: What is Adaptec HostRAID™?
Adaptec HostRAID is the marketing name for the software RAID technology that maximizes system performance and uptime for Adaptec software RAID products.
Q: In what environment should I use the Adaptec 1220SA and 1430SA?
The Adaptec 1220SA and 1430SA are ideal for entry-level servers and workstations requiring basic RAID features with support for up to two (Adaptec 1220SA) or four (Adaptec 1430SA) Serial ATA drives.
Q: How many drives do the Adaptec 1220SA or 1430SA support?
The Adaptec 1220SA supports up to two 3Gb/s or 1.5Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) drives and the Adaptec 1430SA supports up to four.
Q: What RAID levels are supported?
The standard RAID levels for the Adaptec 1220SA are 0, 1, and JBOD. The standard RAID levels for the Adaptec 1430SA are 0, 1, 10, and JBOD.
Q: What Adaptec RAID tools are available, and what are the purposes of each?
The Adaptec RAID 1220SA and 1430SA products include the following management tools:
- Adaptec Storage Manager™ - the Adaptec one-view management utility which centralizes management of all Adaptec RAID products. Adaptec Storage Manager enables remote RAID management, monitoring, and configuration through secure, encrypted communication.
- Command Line Interface - CLI - text-based command line interface that provides the same functions as Adaptec Storage Manager in environments where a GUI is not available
- BIOS configuration utility - used for quick and easy local setup without booting the OS
Q: What does the Adaptec 1220SA and 1430SA kit include?
- Adaptec 1220SA or 1430SA adapter
- Quick Install Guide
- RAID Installation CD (bootable) including drivers and documentation
- Adaptec Storage Manager™ Installation CD including management software and documentation
- Two 1-meter SATA cables in the Adaptec 1220SA Kit or four 1-meter SATA cables in the Adaptec 1430SA Kit
- Low-profile bracket (in addition to the full-size bracket attached to the adapter)
Q: What operating systems are supported?
The Adaptec 1220SA and 1430SA support Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Red Hat Linux, and SUSE Linux. For specific OS versions, see www.adaptec.com.
Q: What is the warranty period on the Adaptec 1220SA and 1430SA?
Like all Adaptec products, the Adaptec 1220SA and 1430SA have been extensively tested with third-party systems to deliver the utmost in compatibility, now and in the future. They are backed by a 3-year warranty and industry-leading Adaptec technical support.
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