Appendix E: Controller LED and I2C Connector Quick Reference 139

Adaptec RAID 2805 Aggregate Activity LED Board Connector: Molex 22-28-4023 or equivalent

Aggregate LED Mating Cable Connector: Molex 50-57-9002 or equivalent

J1:

J1 Pin Number

Signal

Description

2

ACTIVITY

LED Cathode

1

+3.3V

LED Anode

 

 

 

Adaptec RAID 2805 I2C CN0 Board Connector: Molex 22-43-6030 or equivalent

I2C Mating Cable Connector: Molex 22-43-3030 or equivalent

J4:

J4 Pin Number

Signal

3

I2C Clock

2

Ground

1

I2C Data

 

 

Adaptec RAID 2805 I2C CN1 Board Connector: Molex 22-43-6030 or equivalent

I2C Mating Cable Connector: Molex 22-43-3030 or equivalent

J5:

J4 Pin Number

Signal

3

I2C Clock

2

Ground

1

I2C Data

 

 

Adaptec RAID 6405/6445 LED and I2C Connector Specification

2271100-R

ASR-6405

Kit

2270000-R

ASR-6405

SGL

2270200-R

ASR-6445

SGL

 

 

 

Adaptec RAID 6405/6445 Activity LED Header Connector: Molex 22-43-6030 or equivalent

Activity LED Header Mating Cable Connector: Molex 22-55-2161 or equivalent

J2:

 

 

 

 

22-55-2161

 

 

J2 Pin Number

Signal

Description

Pin Number

 

 

1

+3.3V

LED Anode

2

 

 

2

ACTIVITY CN0, LANE 0

LED Cathode

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Adaptec 2268300R manual Adaptec RAID 6405/6445 LED and I2C Connector Specification

2268300R specifications

The Adaptec 2268300R is a robust and versatile RAID controller designed for enterprise-level storage needs. Ideal for environments demanding high availability, performance, and data protection, this controller provides organizations with the ability to manage large volumes of data while ensuring reliability.

One of the standout features of the Adaptec 2268300R is its support for various RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This flexibility allows users to choose the configuration that best suits their performance and redundancy requirements. By combining multiple drives into a single logical unit, the controller enhances data throughput and ensures data safety through redundancy.

The controller is built on a SATA and SAS architecture, allowing it to connect directly to both SATA and SAS drives. This broad compatibility is crucial for businesses looking to leverage existing hardware while also scaling their storage infrastructure. The Adaptec 2268300R is equipped with a powerful onboard processor that significantly boosts performance, driving down latency and increasing transaction speeds across connected drives.

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The controller also integrates seamlessly with Adaptec's management suite, providing users with a graphical interface to monitor and manage their storage solutions effectively. The web-based management tool allows administrators to configure RAID settings, monitor disk health, and perform troubleshooting, all from a centralized platform.

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In conclusion, the Adaptec 2268300R is a powerful RAID controller that delivers significant advantages in performance, flexibility, and reliability. With its support for multiple RAID levels, SAS and SATA compatibility, robust caching, and advanced management tools, it stands out as an ideal solution for businesses needing to safeguard and manage their vast data assets efficiently. Whether for enhancing data security or optimizing storage performance, the Adaptec 2268300R remains a sound choice in today’s data-driven landscape.