The Adaptec maxCache 2405Q Storage Adapter with SSD caching is built on the same Unified Serial® (SATA/SAS) architecture as our industry-leading Series 5 and Series 5Z Performance raid adapters. Using SSD/HDD hybrid arrays, the Adaptec 2405Q delivers up to 8X faster performance and up to 70% savings in capital and operating costs compared to HDD-only arrays.
Adaptec maxCache SSD Caching – 8X IOPSAdaptec 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.
Adaptec 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% Adaptec 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 ManagementThe Adaptec 2405Q 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 Adaptec Storage Manager™ for centralized management of all Adaptec raid adapters on the network.
Adaptec maxCache SSD Caching supportIntelligent Power Management
• Supports Adaptec 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
• Adaptec maxCache 2405Q Adapter• Quick Installation Guide (English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Japanese)• Low profile vented bracket• Adaptec RAID Installation DVD (bootable, including Driver & management Software)
Management Utilities
Adaptec Storage Manager™ (ASM)• Adaptec 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• SMI-S support for VMware Adaptec BIOS Utility (ACU)• BIOS level configuration utility• Flashable BIOS support
Adaptec Storage Manager™ (ASM)• Adaptec 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• 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
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
0.43A @ 3.3 VDC0.83 A @ 12.0 VDC
Regulatory Certification
CE, FCC, UL, C-tick, VCCI
Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)
873,402 hours at 40 degree C.