2228800-R - Adaptec 5445 8-Port SAS / SATA 512MB DDR2 PCI-Express x8 RAID Controller

SKU 2228800-R

Brand Adaptec

Supports SAS and SATA drives for versatile storage configurations.
PCIe x8 interface for high-speed data throughput.
512MB cache memory to accelerate I/O operations.
Hardware RAID capabilities for efficient data management.
Supports multiple RAID levels for data redundancy and performance.
Ideal for servers and workstations requiring reliable storage solutions.

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Key specifications

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Interface: PCIe x8
Cache Memory: 512MB
Drive Support: SAS, SATA
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Data Transfer Rate: SATA/300
Form Factor: Standard PCIe card

Product details

The Adaptec 2228800-R is a high-performance RAID controller featuring 512MB of cache memory, designed to enhance storage performance and data protection. It supports both SAS and SATA drives through a PCIe x8 interface.

Technical Information

Interface	PCIe x8
Cache Memory	512MB
Drive Support	SAS, SATA

Additional Specifications

RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Data Transfer Rate	SATA/300
Form Factor	Standard PCIe card

Description

The Adaptec 2228800-R RAID controller is a robust storage solution designed to boost the performance and reliability of server and workstation systems. Equipped with a PCIe x8 interface, it offers substantial bandwidth to handle demanding I/O workloads, ensuring that storage is not a bottleneck for critical applications. The inclusion of 512MB of cache memory significantly accelerates read and write operations by storing frequently accessed data, thereby improving application responsiveness and overall system efficiency. This controller supports a wide range of SAS and SATA drives, providing flexibility for users to configure storage arrays based on their specific needs for capacity, performance, and cost. It implements hardware RAID functionality, which means that the complex calculations required for RAID operations are handled by dedicated hardware on the controller itself, rather than burdening the host CPU. This offloading of processing power is crucial for maintaining system performance, especially in environments with heavy multitasking or high transaction volumes. The 2228800-R supports various RAID levels, including common configurations like RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5 and 6 for a balance of performance and redundancy, and RAID 10/50/60 for enhanced performance and data protection in larger arrays. This comprehensive support for RAID configurations ensures that data integrity and availability can be maintained even in the event of drive failures, making it a dependable choice for mission-critical data storage.

Condition: Refurbished