Contents

	Contents
1 About This Guide
What You Need to Know Before You Begin	13
Terminology Used in this Guide	13
How to Find More Information	13
2 Kit Contents and System Requirements
Kit Contents	15
System Requirements	15
3 About Your RAID Controller
Standard RAID Controller Features	18
Array-level Features	18
Advanced Data Protection Suite	19
Adding a Battery Backup Module	19
Adding a Flash Backup Module	19
Upgrading the Controller Firmware	19
About the Adaptec RAID 5085	20
About the Adaptec RAID 5405	21
About the Adaptec RAID 5445	22
About the Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Q	23
About the Adaptec RAID 51245	24
About the Adaptec RAID 51645	25
About the Adaptec RAID 52445	26
About the Adaptec RAID 5405Z	27
About the Adaptec RAID 5445Z	28
About the Adaptec RAID 5805Z/5805ZQ	29
About the Adaptec RAID 2045	30
About the Adaptec RAID 2405/2405Q	31
About the Adaptec RAID 2805	32
About the Adaptec RAID 6405	33

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.

Adaptec 2268300R manual Contents

Models: 2268300R

2268300R specifications