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Introduction
Controller Features
The Adaptec 2810SA controller supports eight Serial ATA drives.
The controller offers the features and performance ideal for high-
end workstations and entry-level servers.
■ Conforms with PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2
■ 64-bit, 66-MHz PCI interface compatible with 32-bit/33-MHz
PCI slots
■ 64 MB of on-board RAM
■ Low-profile, MD2 form factor ideal for 1U/2U servers
■ Supports the Serial ATA Specification, version 1.0, with
additional Serial ATA II support for enclosure management and
enhanced I/O drivers for backplane support
■
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 and simple volume (JBOD)
■ Operating system independent configuration and RAID
creation using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility
■ Flash ROM for easy upgrades of controller BIOS and ARC
■ Event logging and broadcasting, including messaging for
alphanumeric pagers
■ Browser-Based Management Software—Adaptec Storage
Manager
– Browser Edition provides centralized management
across all Adaptec host-based RAID products. This application
allows system administrators to remotely manage, monitor, and
configure RAID subsystems through password-protected Web
access.
■ I2C enclosure management
Adaptec’s Advanced RAID Technology Features
With Advanced features, you can:
■
Optimized Disk Utilization
—Enables you to use the full
capacity of all your drives, even if drive sizes vary.
■
Online Capacity Expansion
—Allows you to expand the capacity
of your RAID during system operation.
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