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Adaptec AAR-2820SA Serial ATA PCI-X Raid Controller
- Supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives.
- PCI-X interface for high-speed data transfer.
- Hardware RAID controller for advanced data protection and performance.
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 for flexible configuration.
- Onboard processor for efficient RAID management without taxing the host CPU.
- Ideal for servers, workstations, and storage arrays requiring reliable data handling.
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Product Overview
The Adaptec AAR-2820SA is a Serial ATA PCI-X RAID controller designed to provide high-performance storage solutions for servers and workstations. It enables the creation of RAID arrays for data redundancy and improved read/write speeds, leveraging the bandwidth of the PCI-X interface.
Technical Information
| Part Number | AAR-2820SA |
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Storage Controller Type | RAID Controller |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Interface | SATA |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 |
Product Description
The Adaptec AAR-2820SA is a robust RAID controller engineered to deliver enhanced data storage capabilities for demanding computing environments. Featuring a PCI-X interface, it offers significantly higher bandwidth compared to older PCI interfaces, making it suitable for high-throughput applications and systems that require rapid data access. This controller is designed to manage multiple SATA drives, allowing users to configure them into various RAID arrays to achieve specific goals related to data redundancy, fault tolerance, or performance optimization. This hardware RAID solution offloads the complex calculations associated with RAID management from the host system's CPU, ensuring that system resources are available for other critical tasks. It supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0 for maximum performance, RAID 1 for mirroring and data protection, RAID 5 for a balance of performance and redundancy with single-disk fault tolerance, RAID 10 for high performance and redundancy, and RAID 50 for striping across multiple RAID 5 sets. This flexibility allows administrators to tailor storage configurations to meet the precise needs of their applications. Installation and configuration of the AAR-2820SA are typically managed through a BIOS-level utility or accompanying software tools, providing a straightforward way to set up and monitor RAID arrays. Its reliability and performance make it a valuable component for servers, high-end workstations, and dedicated storage systems where data integrity and speed are paramount. The controller's ability to handle multiple drives and complex RAID configurations ensures that data is protected against drive failures while maintaining optimal access speeds.
