Index 151

activity LED connector specifications 122 Alarm Control setting 111

Array Background Consistency Check setting 111,

112

Array-based BBS Support setting 111 array-level features 18

Automatic Failover setting 111 CD-ROM Boot Support setting 111 connecting disk drives 50 connecting external devices 53 CRC Checking setting 113

data protection 19 descriptions 17 to 32 disk drives 42

Drive’s Write Cache setting 111 event log 114

figures 17 to 32 firmware 116 flashing 86

I2C connector specifications 122 installation options 45 installing 47

modifying general settings 111 modifying settings with SerialSelect 110 modifying with SerialSelect 113

Phy Rate setting 113

Physical Drives Display During POST setting 111 RAID levels 41

Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting

111

resetting 86

Runtime BIOS setting 111 SAS Address setting 113 SAS cables 42

setting boot controller 55 specifications 148 standard features troubleshooting 84 updating firmware 116 upgrading firmware 19

copyback 19

CRC Checking setting 113 customer support 3

D

direct-attach connections 50, 92 disk drives 42, 92

connecting to controllers 50 connections 114

external 53 failure recovery

multiple arrays 85 multiple disk drives 86 RAID 0 arrays 86 with hot spare 85 without hot spare 85

formatting 113 identifying 114 initializing 108 recovering from failure 85 rescanning 108

SAS identifiers 92 secure erasing 108

stopping a secure erase 108 solid state 18, 42, 50

types of connections 114 verifying 113

drive requirements 42

Drive’s Write Cache setting 111

driver and operating system installation 59 driver disk 60

driver installation 72 to 78 drivers

installing on FreeBSD 78 installing on Solaris 76 installing on Windows 74 installing with FreeBSD 71 installing with Linux 62, 63 installing with VMWare 67, 68 installing with Windows 61

E

electrostatic discharge 147 end devices 89

event log 114

expander connections 93 expander devices 89 external devices 53

F

failed disk drives 85 multiple arrays 85 multiple disk drives 86 RAID 0 arrays 86 without hot spare 85

firmware 116

creating floppy disks 117 firmware upgrades 19 flashing controllers 86

floppy disks for firmware update 117 formatting disk drives 113 FreeBSD

Page 152
Image 152
Adaptec 2268300R manual Index

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.

Additionally, the Adaptec 2268300R features cache memory with a non-volatile option that enhances data integrity during unexpected power outages. This feature is essential for mission-critical applications where data loss can have severe repercussions. Moreover, the controller supports advanced caching algorithms, optimizing write and read performance to meet the demands of modern applications.

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.

Security is another critical aspect of the Adaptec 2268300R. The controller comes equipped with encryption capabilities, enabling users to secure sensitive data at rest—protecting information from unauthorized access. Furthermore, with features like hot-spare drive support and automatic rebuilds, the controller assures continued operation even in the event of a disk failure.

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.