Appendix E: HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference 88

Adaptec 58300 Activity LED Connector Specification

2220600-RASC-58300 RoHS Kit

J3—Aggregate Activity LED Header

Pin Number

Signal

Description

1

BUSYLED-

Aggregate Cathode

2

+3.3V

Aggregate Anode

 

 

 

Note: Aggregate LED signals only.

There is no I2C function on this controller as all ports are external.

Adaptec 48300 Activity LED Connector Specification

2216400-R

ASC-48300 with I2C HR RoHS Kit

2254000-R

ASC-48300 I2C RoHS Single

 

 

J3—Aggregate Activity LED Header

Pin Number

Signal

Description

1

BUSYLED-

Aggregate Cathode

2

+3.3V

Aggregate Anode

 

 

 

Note: Aggregate LED signals only.

There is no separate I2C connector. I2C signals are contained within the side band signals of the SFF-8484 connector.

J4—SFF-8484 Connector

Pin Number

Signal

Description

14

I2C_CLK

SB0 - 2W_SCL

15

I2C_DAT

SB1- 2W_SDA

16

GND

SB2 - Ground

17

GND

SB3 - Ground

18

RST_OUT

SB4 - Reset

19

BKPL_ID

SB5 - Backplane Address

 

 

 

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Adaptec 1220SA Adaptec 58300 Activity LED Connector Specification, Adaptec 48300 Activity LED Connector Specification

1430SA, 1225SA, 1420SA, 1220SA, 48300 specifications

Adaptec, a prominent name in the world of storage solutions, offers a diverse array of RAID controller cards aimed at enhancing data storage and management in both consumer and enterprise markets. Among its acclaimed products are the Adaptec 1220SA, 1430SA, 44300, 1225SA, and 1420SA. These cards ensure increased data protection, improved performance, and greater scalability.

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Collectively, these Adaptec controllers showcase cutting-edge RAID technology and storage management features, reinforcing their position as reliable options for users ranging from home users to enterprise-level organizations seeking optimal data storage solutions.