upported Operating Systems
  	

Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Linux
SUSE Linux
Novell NetWare
SCO OpenServer
UnixWare
Sun Solaris
FreeBSD
VMware ESX Server

For a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 15059
Key Differentiators
  	Affordable Unified Serial RAID controllers support both SATA and SAS devices. Ideal for workstations, and entry to mid-range servers.
Customer Needs
  	Affordability and performance with an advanced feature set for customers needing storage flexibility and capacity growth.
System Environment
  	Intel IA32, EM64T, and AMD64
Form Factor
  	MD2 Low-profile
Cache Memory
	128MB of DDR2 memory
RAID Levels
	RAID 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Key RAID Features
	• Supports up to 128 SAS or SATA devices (depending on server design)
• RAID Levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, JBOD
• Advanced Data Protection Suite
• RAID Levels 1E (Striped Mirror), 5EE (Hot Space), 6
and 60 (Dual Drive Failure Protection)
• Copyback Hot Spare
• Snapshot Backup (optional)
• Dynamic caching algorithm
• Online Capacity Expansion
• RAID Level Migration
• Optimized Disk Utilization
• Quick Initialization
• Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
• Hot spares – global, dedicated, and pooled
• Background initialization
• Automatic/manual rebuild of hot spares
• SAF-TE enclosure management support
• Configurable stripe size
• S.M.A.R.T. support
• Up to 512TB array sizes
• Multiple arrays and types per disk drive
• Bad stripe table
• Dynamic sector repair
• Staggered drive spin-up
• Bootable array support
• Hot-plug drive support
• Redundant path failover

Bus System Interface Type
	4-lane PCIe
Internal Connectors
	2 internal connectors (SFF-8087)
Data Transfer Rate
	3 Gb/s per port
Package Contents
	• Adaptec RAID 3805 Controller
• Additional low-profile bracket
• Quick Installation Guide (English/French/German/Italian/Spanish)
• Software and documentation CDs
• Cables (2): Mini SAS to SATA fanout cable w/ sideband (2247100-R)
Warranty
	3 years

Management Utilities

     Adaptec Storage Manager™ (ASM)
     • Java-based GUI Management Utility
     • Remote configuration, monitoring & notification
     • ASM OS Support: Windows, Linux, SCO, Solaris, NetWare
     • Microsoft VDS Support
     • SNMP, SMTP
     • Simultaneous remote firmware updates

     ARCCONF
     • Command Line Interface
     
     Adaptec BIOS Configuration Utility (ACU)
     • BIOS level configuration utility
     • Flashable BIOS support

Physical Size

    2.5" H x 6.6" L (64mm x 167 mm)

Operating Temperature (excl. battery)

    0°C to 40°C (without airflow)
    0°C to 55°C (with airflow)
    Note: with battery the temperature should not exceed 40°C.

Operating Voltage

    1 amp @ 3.3V

Regulatory Certification

    FCC, C-tick, CE, VCCI

Accessories

    Snapshot Backup Key (2228200)
    Adaptec Battery Module ABM-800 (2248000-R)

Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)

    836,077 hours at 40 degree C.