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Microsemi Adaptec Series 6E RAID Adapters

Series 6E family of entry-level SAS/ SATA 6Gb/s RAID adapters deliver affordable, true Hardware RAID that outperforms software-based HBAs and SATA adapters

Adaptec Series 6E SAS/SATA RAID adapters deliver the robustness of hardware RAID and the Adaptec RAID Code, enterprise class management features, and full OS support, including open source drivers – into the entry-level RAID space. The Series 6E are optimized for platforms where a Series 6 adapter would not fit in from a price, form factor or host connectivity standpoint.

Series 6E adapters support SAS and SATA devices, and have been qualified with the same systems, motherboards, backplanes and drives as Series 6 adapters. They include the same drivers, BIOS and storage management tools as Series 6 adapters and do not require additional training or qualification. Series 6E adapters have also been thoroughly tested with entry-level storage devices for desktop use and the entry-level server platforms, workstations and motherboards most typically used for basic servers, performance workstations or industrial PCs.

I/O Connectivity and Data Protection
With its attractive price point, Adaptec Series 6E can be used as a connectivity product, with support for up to 8 (6805E) or 4 (6405E) SATA & SAS devices, and 128MB of DDR2-800 MHz DRAM cache for device acceleration. At the same time, the Adaptec RAID Code (ARC) delivers maximum reliability with RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 10 and JBOD. ARC also offers RAID Level Migration (the ability to easily migrate RAID levels), Online Capacity Expansion (expand capacity without powering down the server), and Copyback Hot Spare (when a failed drive has been replaced, data is automatically copied from the hot spare back to the restored drive).

The Case for Cache
The fastest way for a RAID adapter to fulfill a read or write request is to serve data out of its cache. Savvy network administrators know that enabling the RAID adapter cache offers significant performance benefits, such as reduced latency in I/O requests, bandwidth and queue depths that surpass software application limits, and on-the-fly parity calculations on sequential writes.

Hybrid RAID
With Hybrid RAID 1 & 10 Series 6E adapters offer maximum performance and reliability by combining Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) in a single array. Performing read operations from the faster SSD and write operations on both the SSDs and HDD results in tremendous performance gains over standard HDD RAID arrays. Hybrid RAID offers the benefits of both technologies and allows a better cost-per-operation.

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Highlights


Models
  • 6805E: 8 internal ports
  • 6405E: 4 internal ports
All Series 6E:
  • 6 Gb/s throughput at each port
  • Microsemi 6Gb/s RoC
  • SAS 2.0 interfaces and PCIe Gen 2 Host Connection
  • Hybrid RAID 1 & 10: SSD + HDD for Maximum Performance and Reliability
  • Enclosure management support via LED header and SES2/SGPIO
  • Intelligent Power Management – Reduces power and cooling costs by as much as 70%

Benefits

    Ideal for entry-level server platforms, workstations, desktops or industrial PCs without compromising robust 6Gb/s performance and proven Adaptec reliability.

Key Differentiators

  • Hardware RAID functionality
  • Hybrid RAID

Customer Needs

    True hardware RAID capability and high bandwidth processing while reducing CPU processing cycles required to run a software RAID functionality

Key RAID Features

  • Supports up to 4 (6405E) or 8 (6805E) SATA or SAS devices
  • SES and SAF-TE enclosure management
  • RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 1E, and JBOD
  • Optimized Disk Utilization
  • 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
  • Configurable stripe size
  • S.M.A.R.T. support
  • Multiple arrays per disk drive
  • Dynamic sector repair
  • Staggered drive spin-up
  • Bootable array support

Management Utilities

Software
  • Adaptec 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
Adaptec BIOS Configuration Utility (CTRL+A)
  • BIOS level configuration utility
  • Flashable BIOS support
Adaptec uEFI BIOS Configuration Utility
  • HII based confi guration utility
  • Flashable BIOS support
For more information on Adaptec maxView Storage Manager, please see ASK Answer ID 17285.

Operating System

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Red Hat Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Fedora
  • Debian Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • Sun Solaris
  • FreeBSD
  • VMware ESX
For a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 17115.

Data Transfer Rate

    6 Gb/s per port

Bus System Interface

  • 6805E: 4-Lane PCIe Gen2
  • 6405E: 1-lane PCIe Gen2

Cache Memory

    128MB

Form Factor

  • 6805E: Low-profile form factor (2.535"H x 6.095"L) smaller than MD2 allows installation in condensed system designs
  • 6405E: Low-profile form factor (2.535"H x 5.115"L) smaller than MD2 allows installation in condensed system designs

Connector Configuration

  • 6805E: 2 internal (SFF-8087) Mini SAS
  • 6405E: 1 internal (SFF-8087) Mini SAS

Package Contents

    Model 6805E
  • Adaptec RAID 6805E adapter
  • Cables: two Mini SAS x4 to (4x) SATA fanout cables w/ sideband, 0.7 meter*
    Model 6405E
  • Adaptec RAID 6405E adapter
  • Cables: one Mini SAS x4 to (4x) SATA fanout cables w/ sideband, 0.7 meter*
    Also included with each adapter:
  • Additional low profile vented bracket
    *Single does not include cables

Physical Size

    6805E: 2.535"H x 6.095"L (64mm x 155mm)

    6405E: 2.535"H x 5.115" L (64mm x 130mm)

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 Humidity

    Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Operating Voltage

    0.125A @ 3.3VDC
    0.80A @ 12VDC measured on PCIe Gen 2 systems with 6G drives

Regulatory Certification

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

Environmental Compliance

    RoHS, REACH

Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)

    860,953 hours at 40 degree C.

Warranty

    3 years

6Gb Cables: Compatible with 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s Products

3Gb Cables: Compatible with 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s Products

Fan Kit

Model 6805E
Kit P/N: 2271800-R (SRP) $275.00
Single P/N: 2270900-R* (SRP) $250.00

Model 6405E
Kit P/N: 2271700-R (SRP) $215.00
Single P/N: 2270800-R* (SRP) $200.00

*Single does not include cables

Where to Buy?

Find an Adaptec Authorized reseller or distributor.

For product questions, email us at adaptecsales@pmc-sierra.com or call 1-800-442-7274 / 408-957-7274