72 to 78

Index 152

driver installation 78 OS installation 71

H

hard disk, hard disk drive, hard drive. See disk drive HDA mode 86

HDA mode jumper 86 hot spares 18 hybrid RAID 18, 52

I

I2C connector specifications 122 initializing disk drives 108 installation

backplane 51 controllers 47 creating a driver disk 60 direct-attach 50

disk drives 50 driver

driver and FreeBSD 71 driver and Linux 62, 63 driver and operating system 59 driver and VMWare 67, 68 driver and Windows 61 existing operating system 45 external devices 53 installation options 45

solid state drives 52 to 53 with operating system 45

K

kit contents 15

L

LED connector specifications 122 LED Indication Mode 111 Linux

OS installation 63 Linux installation 62 low-profile bracket 15 installing 43, 44

low-profile computer cabinet 40, 43, 47

M

maxCache cache settings 105 maxCache pool 109 maxCache Solid State Drive

failed 86

installing 52 to 53 mini-SAS

direct connection 50 enclosure cable 42 internal cable 42 overview 91

SAS to SATA cable 42, 43 mirroring 41

mode 0 flash 86

N

NCQ 18 non-redundant arrays 96

O

online expansion 18

operating system installation 59 operating systems 15

P

parity 41

Phy Rate setting 113 phys 90

Physical Drives Display During POST setting 111

R

RAID 19 non-redundant arrays 96 RAID 0 96

RAID 1 97

RAID 10 98 RAID 1E 19, 97 RAID 5 99 RAID 50 101 RAID 5EE 19, 100 RAID 6 19, 102 RAID 60 19, 102

RAID controllers. See controllers RAID levels 41

recovering from disk drive failure 85 Red Hat

OS installation 62

Redundant Array of Independent Disks. See RAID Remote ARCCONF 18, 80, 82

Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 111 replacing failed disk drives 85

requirements 15 drive 42

rescanning disk drives 108

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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.