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Adaptec ICP5045BL/256MB 3Gb/s SAS 256MB PCI Express Raid Controller
- 3Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed storage connectivity.
- PCI Express interface for fast data transfer to the host system.
- 256MB onboard cache memory for improved RAID performance.
- Supports various RAID levels (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10) for data redundancy and speed.
- Designed for servers and high-performance workstations.
- Enhances data reliability and availability.
- Offloads RAID processing from the host CPU.
- Hot-swappable drive support (model dependent).
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Product Overview
The Adaptec ICP5045BL/256MB is a 3Gb/s SAS PCI Express RAID controller card featuring 256MB of cache memory. It is designed to provide robust storage management capabilities, including RAID support for data protection and performance enhancement. The card connects via PCI Express, offering high-speed data transfer for demanding server and workstation applications.
Technical Information
| Interface | SAS 3Gb/s |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
| Host Interface | PCI Express |
Additional Specifications
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 10 (typical for this class) |
| Controller Type | RAID Controller |
| Form Factor | PCIe card |
Product Description
The Adaptec ICP5045BL/256MB is a high-performance RAID controller card designed to enhance storage capabilities in server and workstation environments. It utilizes the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface operating at 3Gb/s, providing a fast and reliable connection to storage devices. Coupled with a PCI Express host interface, this card ensures efficient data transfer between the storage subsystem and the system's CPU, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing throughput for demanding applications. A key feature of this controller is its 256MB of onboard cache memory. This cache significantly accelerates RAID operations by storing frequently accessed data and buffering write operations. By supporting write-back caching, the controller can acknowledge data writes to the host system much faster than writing directly to disk, thereby improving application responsiveness and overall system performance. The cache also plays a crucial role in data protection, especially when combined with RAID configurations. This RAID controller supports a range of RAID levels, typically including RAID 0 (striping for performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 5 (striping with parity for a balance of performance and redundancy), and RAID 10 (striped mirrors for high performance and redundancy). These configurations allow administrators to tailor their storage solutions to meet specific requirements for data protection, fault tolerance, and performance. The Adaptec ICP5045BL/256MB is an ideal choice for environments that require reliable, high-speed storage management with advanced data protection features.
