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Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S

Low-profile single-channel Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S is a 64-bit/66MHz Ultra320 RAID controller designed for entry-level and high-density servers. Advanced features include Adaptec's optimized disk utilization, Online Capacity Expansion, RAID Level Migration and full OS support. Adaptec Storage Manager provides password-protected, remotely managed software management. The card supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, JBOD and accommodates an optionally available battery backup module (ABM-300) for 72-hour cache memory protection.

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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Release Notes

Supported Operating Systems
	Microsoft Windows Novell NetWare Red Hat Linux SuSE Linux SCO Openserver SCO UnixWare Caldera Open Unix For a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 10932

Product Documentation: Adaptec Storage Manager v4.30 - User's Guide (PDF 3 MB); Command Line Utility v4.30 - User's Guide (PDF 327 KB); SATA-SCSI RAID Installation/User Guide v 7349 (PDF 2 MB); Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120 and 2200 Software Reference Guide (PDF 2 MB); CLI Installation and User Guide- SATA/SCSI (PDF 1 MB); Setup & Installation Guide Combined SATA/SCSI (PDF 1 MB); CLI User Reference Manual (PDF 1 MB); Setup & Installation Adaptec SCSI RAID 2200S & 2120S. (PDF 814 KB)

ReadMe: Controller Readme (b7349) - Dec. 2004 (PDF 33 KB); Controller Readme (b7244) - April 2004 ( 19 KB)

Release Notes

Benefits
	Low-profile MD2 design ideal high-density server solution, 64-bit/66 MHz PCI

Customer Needs
	Ideal for entry-level and high-density servers and workstations requiring up to 15 disk drives

System Environment
	Entry-level SCSI servers and workstations, pedestal and rackmount

Cache Memory
	64 MByte (onboard)

RAID Levels
	0, 1, 10, 5, 50, JBOD

Key RAID Features
	Optimized Disk Utilization RAID Level Migration Online capacity expansion Background initialization (for immediate RAID availability) S.M.A.R.T. and SAF-TE support Hot-swap disk drive support for easy replacement Hot-spare disk support with automatic rebuild Supports bootable arrays

Number of devices
	Up to 15 SCSI devices

Bus System Interface Type
	64-bit/66MHz PCI

External Connectors
	One 68-pin VHDCI

Internal Connectors
	One 68-pin high-density

Data Transfer Rate
	Up to 320 MB/sec

System Requirements
	Available 5 volt or 3.3 volt, PCI 2.2 compliant PCI slot

Package Contents
	Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S card Low-profile bracket (in addition to the full-size bracket attached to the controller) One 5-position, Ultra320 SCSI 68-pin high-density LVD Adaptec internal cable with active terminator (2138800-R) Installation Guide booklet Bootable CD-ROM w/ RAID Management software,device drivers and documentation

Warranty
	3 years

Other
	Optional Battery Backup Module (ABM-300)


Device Support Up to 15 SCSI devices Board Dimensions Low-profile card: 2.5 in. H x 6.6 in. L 6.4 cm H x 16.8 cm L Power Consumption 4 amps @ +5V Operating Temperature 0 C to 55 C Regulatory Certification FCC, UL, C-tick, CE, VCC Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) 815,067 hours at 40 degrees C