Adaptec® RAID adapters are the industry's most versatile, fully featured and secure full RAID-enabled server storage performance solutions. Our adapters are specifically designed for maximum security, performance and reliablity and are optimized for efficiency and scalability.
Adaptec SmartRAID 3100 PCIe® Gen 3 12G SAS/SATA RAID Adapters
As more mission-critical data finds its way to data centers, end customers insist on reduced downtime, improved response times to issues, and a more positive end-user experience overall. Deployed in over 30 million servers, our SmartRAID adapters are built upon the quality and reliability of our unified, hardened Smart Storage stack and provide the performance, power and security that you require.
Our high-performance adapters are driven by both the increased adoption of Flash-based SSDs and the increasing sizes of HDD arrays. These storage solutions deliver manageability and data availability without ever compromising on performance. With significant power savings over previous generations, our adapters provide a significant reduction of a data center’s operating expenses. Since security has become a high priority for data centers and cloud computing environments, our SmartRAID 3162-8i /e adapter with maxCrypto™ Controller-Based Encryption (CBE) delivers data protection with little to no impact on latency or I/O performance.
SmartRAID 3100 RAID Adapters
SmartRAID 3100 adapters provide maximum read/write bandwidth and up to 1.7 million Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) when coupled with 12 Gbps SSDs. In addition, the SmartRAID 3100 series delivers acceleration and latency optimization when using HDDs through caching.
The SmartRAID 3100 series also unlocks all the features and performance of the 12 Gbps HBA 1100 series of host bus adapters when the drives are configured as raw devices.
Key Features
- RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM
- maxCache 4.0 caching software
- Supports simultaneous use of RAID and raw devices (mixed mode)
- Fifth-generation Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP)
- Up to 24 native SAS/SATA ports in a LP/MD2 design
- 12 Gbps and 6 Gbps compatibility with HDD or SSD SAS/SATA devices
SmartRAID 3162 RAID Adapters Featuring maxCrypto Encryption
As part of the SmartRAID family, SmartRAID 3162-8i and SmartRAID 3162-8i /e adapters include those features, plus feature integrated cache backup circuitry, NAND Flash memory and an on-board, field-replaceable supercapacitor.
The SmartRAID 3162-8i /e also supports security-enabled server platforms and provides the industry’s only data-at-rest encryption solution.
Key Features
- Same features at the SmartRAID 3100 family
- Eight native SAS/SATA ports in an LP/MD2 design
- Only SmartRAID solution with fully integrated ZMCP including on-board supercapacitor to enable cache protection without requiring extra space in the server
- maxCrypto CBE with local key management
SmartRAID 3100E Entry-Level RAID Adapters
Entry-level Adaptec SmartRAID 3100E RAID adapters are cost-effective hardware RAID solutions. They have been added to our trusted Smart Storage platform to support deployments that use fewer drives and can benefit from caching capabilities but do not need the full cache backup or advanced RAID levels of our full-featured RAID adapters.
Key Features
- Accelerated storage with up to 2 GB of high-speed DRAM cache
- Significant power savings as compared to competing solutions
RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 1 ADM, 10 ADM - Consistent drivers, firmware and management tools for seamless integration
Ideal for computing and graphical applications, simple storage subsystems, testing servers, Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals/kiosks and monitoring all types of system and manufacturing operations
Adaptec® Smart Storage Platform
Microchip's unified Smart Storage stack powers the entire Smart family of Integrated Circuit (IC) and adapter products, leveraging core IP that has shipped in over 30 million servers and delivers one of the industry’s most reliable, highest-performing and lowest power storage controller software platforms.
Adaptec® Series 8 PCIe® Gen 3 12G SAS/SATA RAID Adapters
Series 8Q RAID Adapters
Advancing the performance capabilities of SSD caching to a broader set of application workloads, Series 8Q RAID Adapters with maxCache 3.0 support read and write back caching, leveraging the performance and latency capabilities of SSD technology for both read and write workloads
Key Features
- Series 8 family features + maxCache 3.0 caching software
Series 8 RAID Adapters
Series 8 and 8Q RAID adapters adapters can be combined with the AFM-700 Flash-based cache protection module (sold separately) to enable instant cache protection. The Adaptec 81605Z and 81605ZQ models have Flash backup embedded on the board, eliminating the need for a daughterboard and further enabling you to do more with less.
Key Features:
- Optional cache protection via third-generation ZMCP; AFM-700 (integrated on 81605Z and 81605ZQ)
- Up to 16 native SAS/SATA ports in a LP/MD2 design
- 12 Gbps and 6 Gbps compatibility with HDD or SSD SAS/SATA devices
- > 700K IOPS; 6.6 Gbps sequential reads, 6.2 Gbps sequential writes
Series 8E Entry-Level RAID Adapters
Series 8E RAID adapters deliver the robustness of hardware RAID in an entry-level solution. They offer significant performance acceleration over other 6 Gbps adapter card solutions through basic RAID 0, 1, 10, and built-in cache for cost-effective platforms that don’t require the full performance and capabilities of our standard Series 8 RAID adapters.
Key Features:
- 4- and 8-port low-profile MD2 with support for a maximum of 4 and 8 devices respectively
- Mixed-mode RAID adapter and caching HBA functionality
- 512 MB DDR3 (1600 MHz) cache
- Up to 500K IOPS
| Product | Product Name | SKU | Status | Port Count | Interface | RAID Level | Physical Dimensions | Form Factor | MTBF at 40 C | Controller | Connectors | Cache | SSD Cache Protection | Cache Protection | Packages |
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| A3100-4I | SmartRAID 3101-4i | 2291700-R | In Production | 4 internal | 8-Lane PCIe Gen 3 | Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM | 2.535" H x 5.2" L(64 mm x 132.08 mm) | Low-profile, MD2 | 12 Gbps SmartROC 3100 | 1 (x4) SFF-8643 | 1 GB DDR4/2100 MHz | Please call for package information | |||
| A3100-8I | SmartRAID 3102-8i | 2294800-R | In Production | 8 internal | 8-Lane PCIe Gen 3 | Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM | 2.535" H x 6.6" L(64 mm x 167 mm) | Low-profile, MD2 | 12 Gbps SmartROC 3100 | 2 (x4) SFF-8643 | 2 GB DDR4/2100 MHz | maxCache 4.0 | Please call for package information | ||
| A3150-16I | SmartRAID 3154-16i | 2295000-R | In Production | 16 internal | 8-Lane PCIe Gen 3 | Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM | 2.535" H x 6.6" L(64 mm x 167 mm) | Low-profile, MD2 | 12 Gbps SmartROC 3100 | 4 (x4) SFF-8643 | 4 GB DDR4/2100 MHz | maxCache 4.0 | Embedded Flash backup, Tethered ASCM-35 supercap | Please call for package information | |
| A3150-24I | SmartRAID 3154-24i | 2294700-R | In Production | 24 internal | 8-Lane PCIe Gen 3 | Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM | 2.535" H x 6.6" L(64 mm x 167 mm) | Low-profile, MD2 | 12 Gbps SmartROC 3100 | 6 (x4) SFF-8643 | 4 GB DDR4/2100 MHz | maxCache 4.0 | Embedded Flash backup, Tethered ASCM-35 supercap | Please call for package information | |
| A3150-8E | SmartRAID 3154-8e | 2290800-R | In Production | 8 external | 8-Lane PCIe Gen 3 | Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM | 2.535" H x 6.6" L(64 mm x 167 mm) | Low-profile, MD2 | 12 Gbps SmartROC 3100 | 2 (x4) SFF-8644 | 4 GB DDR4/2100 MHz | maxCache 4.0 | Embedded Flash backup, Tethered ASCM-35 supercap | Please call for package information | |
| A3150-8I | SmartRAID 3154-8i | 2291000-R | In Production | 8 internal | 8-Lane PCIe Gen 3 | Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM | 2.535" H x 6.6" L(64 mm x 167 mm) | Low-profile, MD2 | 12 Gbps SmartROC 3100 | 2 (x4) SFF-8643 | 4 GB DDR4/2100 MHz | maxCache 4.0 | Embedded Flash backup, Tethered ASCM-35 supercap | Please call for package information | |
| A3150-8I16E | SmartRAID 3154-8i16e | 2294600-R | In Production | 8 internal / 16 external | 8-Lane PCIe Gen 3 | Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM | 2.535" H x 6.6" L(64 mm x 167 mm) | Low-profile, MD2 | 12 Gbps SmartROC 3100 | 2 (x4) SFF-8643/ 4 (4x) SFF-8644 | 4 GB DDR4/2100 MHz | maxCache 4.0 | Embedded Flash backup, Tethered ASCM-35 supercap | Please call for package information | |
| A3150-8I8E | SmartRAID 3154-8i8e | 2295100-R | In Production | 8 internal / 8 external | 8-Lane PCIe Gen 3 | Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM | 2.535" H x 6.6" L(64 mm x 167 mm) | Low-profile, MD2 | 12 Gbps SmartROC 3100 | 2 (x4) SFF-8643/ 2 (4x) SFF-8644 | 4 GB DDR4/2100 MHz | maxCache 4.0 | Embedded Flash backup, Tethered ASCM-35 supercap | Please call for package information | |
| A3152-8i | SmartRAID 3152-8i | 2290200-R | In Production | 8 internal | 8-Lane PCIe Gen 3 | Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM | 2.535" H x 6.6" L(64 mm x 167 mm) | Low-profile, MD2 | 12 Gbps SmartROC 3100 | 2 (x4) SFF-8643 | 2 GB DDR4/2100 MHz | maxCache 4.0 | Embedded Flash backup, Tethered ASCM-35 supercap | Please call for package information | |
| SmartRAID-3100 | In Production | Up to 24 Ports | 8-Lane PCIe Gen 3 | Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM and 10 ADM | 2.535" H x 6.6" L(64 mm x 167 mm) | Low-profile, MD2 | 12 Gbps SmartROC 3100 | Please call for package information |
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| SmartRAID 3100E Sell Sheet | Download |
| Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection Technical Brief | Download |
| maxCrypto Technical Brief | Download |
| Universal Backplane Management (UBM) | Download |
| Optimizing SMR Drives in RAID Configurations Whitepaper | Download |
| Hardware RAID vs. Software RAID Whitepaper | Download |
| maxCache 4.0 SSD Read and Write Caching Solutions | Download |
| Choosing the Right RAID Configuration Whitepaper | Download |
| Adaptec SmartRAID 3162 | Download |
| Adaptec HD Cables | Download |
| Smart Storage Solutions Brochure | Download |
Adaptec® Smart Storage Platform
Microchip's unified Smart Storage stack powers the entire Smart family of Integrated Circuit (IC) and adapter products, leveraging core IP that has shipped in over 30 million servers and delivers one of the industry’s most reliable, highest-performing and lowest power storage controller software platforms.
Adaptec Smart Storage Platform
Adaptec® Smart Storage Platform
Microchip's unified Smart Storage stack powers the entire Smart family of Integrated Circuit (IC) and adapter products, leveraging core IP that has shipped in over 30 million servers and delivers one of the industry’s most reliable, highest-performing and lowest power storage controller software platforms.
New Adaptec SmartRAID 3100E RAID Adapters
Adaptec SmartRAID 3100E RAID Adapters
SmartRAID 3100E 12 Gbps PCIe Gen 3 SAS/SATA RAID adapters deliver an entry-level solution with the robustness and performance of hardware RAID and the industry leading power of the SmartRAID 3100 series. The 3100E RAID adapters provide significant performance acceleration over other entry-level adapter card solutions through built-in DRAM cache, thus delivering a performant hardware RAID solution for cost-sensitive platforms that don’t require the full capabilities of our full featured SmartRAID adapters.
Adaptec SmartRAID 3162-8i/e RAID Adapter with maxCrypto™ Controller-Based Encryption
Adaptec SmartRAID 3162-8i/e RAID Adapter with maxCrypto™ Controller-Based Encryption
Encryption is a must for vertical markets needing data protection. The SmartRAID 3162-8i/e RAID adapter equipped with maxCrypto controller-based encryption (CBE) provides encryption for data-at-rest in the data center with virtually no difference in read or write performance.
Data-at-Rest Encryption
Data-at-Rest Encryption
As data centers grow, performance, power, security and reliability are more important considerations than ever. Find out how the SmartROC 3100 and SmartIOC 2100 handle these advanced security features using maxCrypto controlled-based encryption (CBE) without affecting performance.
Introducing the Microchip ChipLink Advanced Tool Platform
Introducing the Microchip ChipLink Advanced Tool Platform
ChipLink is an intuitive, Java-based, cross-platform Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows developers to monitor, configure, and diagnose Microchip Data Center Solutions’ products with immediate visual feedback, deploys a consistent toolset and offers many other advanced features which accelerate overall time-to-market for your design.
Open-Source Tools Manage the Data Center
Open-Source Tools Manage the Data Center
Our Adaptec product line continues its storage leadership by launching industry-first open-source tools that configure, deploy, scale and manage our RAID adapters, Host Bus adapters and expanders for use with OpenStack’s Horizon dashboard in the data center.
