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Adaptec Series 8 Family

Microsemi Adaptec Series 8 RAID Adapters

Unmatched connectivity, performance
and data protection

Data center, IT, and general consumer server environments have a broad range of requirements — from basic connectivity to extreme data storage capacities. The effectiveness at which their data is accessed and protected is crucial to their ultimate success.. The Adaptec Series 8 12Gb/s RAID Adapter product family directly addresses the connectivity, performance, and data protection needs, unmatched by anything in the industry.

The Adaptec Series 8 RAID adapter family features Microsemi’s 12Gb/s RAID-on-Chip (ROC), which combines a x8 PCIe Gen3 interface with 12Gb/s SAS ports to enable a new generation of high- performance RAID adapters for the 12Gb/s storage ecosystem. Adaptec Series 8 RAID adapters are available with 4, 8, or 16 native SAS/SATA ports in an LP/MD2 form factor. The mini SAS HD connectors combined with SAS HD cables allow for greater flexibility in configuration options by supporting up to 16 native SAS/SATA ports in a Low-Profile MD2 form factor.

New Levels of Performance
Series 8 adapters perform at up to 6.6 GB/s on sequential reads and up to 6.2 GB/s on sequential writes. With 16 direct-connected solid-state drives (SSDs), Series 8 adapters deliver more than 700K IOPS.

Advanced Data Protection
Adaptec RAID Code (ARC) delivers maximum reliability with RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. 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).

Additionally, the auto configuration capability allows users to operate in HBA mode (expose drives to the host directly) or Simple Volume mode (use fast DRAM cache to reduce latency and improve performance), without the need to use setup tools. In RAID mode, they can mix and match all devices and handle them at the same time.

Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP)
Series 8 adapters can be combined with our third-generation AFM-700 flash-based cache protection module to enable instant battery-free cache protection.

Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP), is a revolutionary advancement that solves BBU deficiencies by providing full protection to cached data with no monitoring, maintenance, disposal, or replacement costs. ZMCP features SLC based NAND flash memory with super capacitor technology. During a system power loss, the flash memory-based cache protection can preserve data for years.

Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP) is included with the 81605Z and sold separately for the 8885, 8805, and 8405.

Adaptec maxView Storage Manager
Adaptec maxView Storage Manager provides the powerful features of Adaptec Storage Manager™ in an HTML5 web interface that can be viewed in standard desktop or mobile browsers without the need for separate software installation.

 

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Highlights

Models
  • 81605Z:16 internal ports, with embedded flash backup and AFM-700 included
  • 8885: 16 ports (8 internal, 8 external)
  • 8805: 8 internal ports
  • 8405: 4 internal ports
All Series 8:
  • 12 Gb/s throughput at each port
  • Up to 16 native SAS/SATA ports in an LP/MD2 form factor
  • Microsemi 12Gb/s RAID-on-Chip (ROC)
  • SAS 3.0 interface and PCIe Gen 3 Host Connection
  • Maximum performance for up to 16 SSDs (No expander needed)
  • Adaptec Flash Module (AFM-700) for maintenance free cache protection
  • Auto configuration of Simple Volume and HBA modes — "set it and forget it"
  • Mini SAS HD connectors and SAS HD cables — for fit and function in dense server configurations
  • Support for up to 256 SAS and SATA devices
  • Support for SSD, HDD, Autoloader, RBOD, Tape

Benefits

    Ideal for 12Gb/s performance-hungry server and workstations platforms, without compromising proven Adaptec reliability

Key Differentiators

  • Third generation ZMCP; AFM-700
  • LP MD2 form factor for up to 16 native SAS/SATA ports

Customer Needs

    High I/O transaction and high bandwidth processing; solutions that reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs.

Key Software Features

  • Flexible Configuration: HBA Mode & Auto Volume Mode for automatic deployment
  • Optimized Disk Utilization (Multiple Arrays per disk)
  • Supports up to 256 SAS or SATA devices using SAS expanders
  • Support for native 4K sector SAS and SATA devices in addition to 512byte sector devices
  • Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
  • Hybrid RAID 1 & 10
  • Quick initialization
  • Online Capacity Expansion
  • Performance modes: Dynamic, OLTP & Big Block ByPass
  • 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.adaptec.com to boot maxView GUI from any USB device for enhanced GUI based setup and offline maintenance

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 configuration utility
  • Flashable BIOS support

Operating System

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Red Hat Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Fedora
  • Debian Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • Solaris
  • FreeBSD
  • VMware ESXi
For a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 17318.

Data Transfer Rate

    12 Gb/s per port

Bus System Interface

    x8 PCIe 3.0

Form Factor

    MD2-Low Profile

Cache Memory

  • 81605Z: 1024MB
  • 8885: 1024MB
  • 8805: 1024MB
  • 8405: 1024MB

Connector Configuration

  • 81605Z: Four internal mini SAS HD (SFF-8643)
  • 8885: Two internal mini SAS HD (SFF-8643), two external mini SAS HD (SFF-8644)
  • 8805: Two internal mini SAS HD (SFF-8643)
  • 8405: One internal mini SAS HD (SFF-8643)

Package Contents

    Model 81605Z
  • Adaptec RAID 81605Z adapter with embedded flash backup
  • Adaptec Flash Module 700 (AFM-700)
  • Additional low profile vented bracket
    Model 8885
  • Adaptec RAID 8885 adapter
  • Additional low profile vented bracket
    Model 8805
  • Adaptec RAID 8805 adapter
  • Additional low profile vented bracket
    Model 8405
  • Adaptec RAID 8405 adapter
  • Additional low profile vented bracket
    *Single does not include cables

Physical Size

    2.535"H x 6.6"L (64mm x 167mm)

Operating Temperature

    0°C to 55°C* (with 200 LFM airflow without AFM-700)
    0°C to 50°C* (with 200 LFM airflow with AFM-700)

    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

Operational Humidity

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

Operating Current

    0.1A @ 3.3 VDC
    1.2A @ 12 VDC

Regulatory Certification

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

Environmental Compliance

    RoHS

Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)

    2,000,000 hours at 40°C

Warranty

    3 years

Flash Modules

12Gb/s Cables: Compatible with Series 8 Products

6Gb/s Cables: Compatible with Series 8 Products

Model 81605Z
Single P/N: 2287101-R
(SRP) $875.00

Model 8885
Single P/N: 2277000-R
(SRP) $725.00

Model 8805
Single P/N: 2277500-R
(SRP) $600.00

Model 8405
Single P/N: 2277600-R
(SRP) $430.00

*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