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Adaptec eSATA II RAID 1225SA

The Adaptec eSATA II RAID 1225SA card is an eSATA, two-port, PCI Express x1 controller featuring Adaptec HostRAID™ - an integrated RAID technology that maximizes system performance and uptime. The Adaptec 1225SA supports up to two direct-attached 3Gb/s eSATA devices (or one direct-attached device plus one Port Mulitplier Sil3726), Native Command Queuing, and offers RAID levels 0, 1, and JBOD (individual drive). The 48-bit logical block addressing (LBA) support enables use of disk drives exceeding 137 GB in capacity.

Note: Only drivers that are not included or embedded within a supported operating system are listed below. To see a complete list of supported operating systems see the Product Specifications

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ReadMe

Release Notes: Release Notes: BIOS 6.0-0 Build 2328, Driver 1.6.12082 (PDF 30 KB); Release Notes: BIOS 6.0-0 Build 2322, Driver 1.5.12073 (PDF 28 KB)

Supported Operating Systems
	Microsoft Windows Red Hat Linux SUSE Linux Novell Netware For a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 15210

Product Documentation: SATA II and SAS HostRAID - Installation and User's Guide (Dec. 2007) (PDF 1 MB); SATA II and SAS HostRAID - Installation and User's Guide (Aug. 2007) (PDF 1 MB); Adaptec Storage Manager v5.10 - User's Guide (PDF 3 MB); Command Line Interface v5.10 - User's Guide (PDF 337 KB)

ReadMe

Release Notes: Release Notes: BIOS 6.0-0 Build 2328, Driver 1.6.12082 (PDF 30 KB); Release Notes: BIOS 6.0-0 Build 2322, Driver 1.5.12073 (PDF 28 KB)

Benefits

Low-cost eSATA card for data protection and increased performance.
External Serial ATA (eSATA) provides the same performance and features for disk and tape drives outside the PC, that 3 Gb/s SATA provides for storage inside the PC – all with 5X faster performance than USB 2.0 or 1394 connectivity.

eSATA benefits include:

5X faster than USB 2.0 or 1394
more secure connections
better durability
increased EMI protection for cables up to 2 meters

Key Differentiators
	RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Port Multiplier Sil3726 Support (see latest BIOS update for details) Native Command Queuing (NCQ) eSATA Tape Support PCI Express x1 48-bit LBA supports large capacity drives Low-profile form factor RoHS compliant

Customer Needs
	Ideal for PCs and workstations requiring RAID mirroring or striping

System Environment
	Small office and home office as a device for print, file, and storage servers. Enhanced performance for video editing, video/audio streaming, and gaming applications.

RAID Levels
	RAID 0, 1, and JBOD (individual drive)

Number of devices
	Up to 2 eSATA disk and tape drives

Bus System Interface Type
	PCI Express x1

External Connectors
	2 eSATA connectors

Data Transfer Rate
	Up to 3 Gb/s

System Requirements
	Intel or AMD architecture with available PCI Express x1 slot

Package Contents

• Adaptec 1225SA controller with full-size bracket
• Two 1m eSATA cables
• Low-profile replacement bracket
• Quick Install Guide
• Bootable Installation CD containing:
                      - Operating system drivers
                      - Complete user documentation (pdf)
• Adaptec Storage Manager CD containing:
                      - Adaptec Storage Manager™ GUI software
                      - Complete user documentation (pdf)

Warranty
	3 years


Board Dimensions 2.5 inch H x 3.5 inch L 6.4 cm H x 8.5 cm L Operating Temperature 0° to 55° C Power consumption 0.9 amps@ 3.3V Regulatory Certification FCC, UL, C-tick, CE, VCC