8 port (4 internal/4 external), low profile PCI-Express (PCIe) Unified Serial RAID controller with Intelligent Power Management delivers exceptional advanced data protection, and maximum scalability for enterprise-class, high-density server applications
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Performance Unified Serial RAID controller supports both SATA and SAS devices. Ideal for bandwidth intensive storage applications; NAS, OLTP servers, web servers, and digital surveillance.
Key Differentiators
Intelligent Power Management
Customer Needs
High I/O transaction and high bandwidth processing.
Form Factor
MD2 Low-Profile
Cache Memory
512MB of DDR2 memory
RAID Levels
RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50 and 60
Key RAID Features
• Supports 8 direct-attached or up to 256 SATA or SAS disk drives using SAS expanders • RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50 and 60 • 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 • Up to 512TB array sizes • 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
External Connectors
1 external (SFF-8088) Mini SAS
Internal Connectors
1 internal (SFF-8087) Mini SAS
Data Transfer Rate
3 Gb/s per port
Package Contents
• Adaptec RAID 5445 Controller • additional low profile vented bracket • Quick Installation Guide
(English/French/German/Italian/Spanish) • Software and documentation CDs • Cable: one internal Mini SAS x4 to (4x) SATA fanout cable w/ sideband, 0.5 meter
0°C to 55°C* (with 200 LFM airflow; without battery) 0°C to 40°C* (with 200 LFM airflow; with battery)
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