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Adaptec RAID 31605
The mid-range Series 3 family of Unified Serial controllers delivers the richest RAID feature set on the market
16-internal port, half length/full height, PCI-Express (PCIe) Unified Serial RAID controller delivers flexibility and advanced data protection to entry to mid-range servers and workstations.
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Note: Only drivers that are not included or embedded within a supported operating system are listed below. To see a complete list of supported operating systems see the Product Specifications

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Bios Updates and Other Downloadable Files

Bios Updates and Other Downloads

Fedora Core

Fedora Core 5
Fedora Core 6

Linux Driver Source

Linux Driver Source Code

Microsoft

Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista x64
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP x64

Novell NetWare

Novell NetWare Downloads

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

Storage Manager

Storage Manager Downloads

SuSE Linux

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9

UnitedLinux

UnitedLinux 1

Unix

FreeBSD
SCO Unix
SCO UnixWare
Sun Solaris

Supported Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Linux
SUSE Linux
Novell NetWare
SCO OpenServer
UnixWare
Sun Solaris
FreeBSD
VMware ESX Server

For a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 15062
Key Differentiators
  Affordable Unified Serial RAID controllers support both SATA and SAS devices. Ideal for workstations, and entry to mid-range servers.
Customer Needs
  Affordability and performance with an advanced feature set for customers needing storage flexibility and capacity growth.
System Environment
  Intel IA32, EM64T, and AMD64
Cache Memory
256MB of DDR2 memory
RAID Levels
RAID 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Key RAID Features
• Supports 16 direct-attached or up to 128 SAS or SATA disk drives using SAS expanders
• RAID Levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, JBOD
• Advanced Data Protection Suite
• RAID Levels 1E (Striped Mirror), 5EE (Hot Space), 6 and 60 (Dual Drive Failure Protection)
• Copyback Hot Spare
• Snapshot Backup (optional)
• Dynamic caching algorithm
• Online Capacity Expansion
• RAID Level Migration
• Optimized Disk Utilization
• Quick Initialization
• Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
• Hot spares – global, dedicated, and pooled
• Background initialization
• Automatic/manual rebuild of hot spares
• SAF-TE enclosure management support
• Configurable stripe size
• S.M.A.R.T. support
• Up to 512TB array sizes
• Multiple arrays per disk drive
• Bad stripe table
• Dynamic sector repair
• Staggered drive spin-up
• Bootable array support
• Hot-plug drive support
• Redundant path failover

Bus System Interface Type
8-lane PCIe
Internal Connectors
4 internal (SFF-8087) Mini SAS
Data Transfer Rate
3 Gb/s per port
Package Contents

• Adaptec RAID 31605 Controller
• Quick Installation Guide (English/French/German/Italian/Spanish)
• Software and documentation CDs
• Cables: four Mini SAS x4 to (4x) SATA fanout cable w/ sideband (2247000-R), 0.5 meter
Warranty
3 years

Management Utilities

 Adaptec Storage Manager™ (ASM)
 • Java-based GUI Management Utility
 • Remote configuration, monitoring & notification
 • ASM OS Support: Windows, Linux, SCO, Solaris, NetWare
 • Microsoft VDS Support
 • SNMP, SMTP
 • Simultaneous remote firmware updates

 ARCCONF
 • Command Line Interface
 
 Adaptec BIOS Configuration Utility (ACU)
 • BIOS level configuration utility
 • Flashable BIOS support

Physical Size

4.6" H x 6.6" L (116 mm x 167mm)

Operating Temperature

0°C to 55°C* (with 200 LFM airflow; without battery)
0°C to 40°C* (with 200 LFM airflow; with battery)

Note: This Adaptec card contains a powerful RAID processor which requires adequate airflow to operate reliably. Please install this card only into server or PC chassis with recommended airflow (200 LFM).

* Ambient temperature measured 1" away from the RAID processor 

Operating Voltage

1 amp @ 3.3V

Regulatory Certification

FCC, UL, C-tick, CE, VCC

Accessories

Snapshot Backup Key (2228200)
Adaptec Battery Module ABM-800 (2248000-R)

Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)

634,108 hours at 40 degrees C
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Part Number: 2252700-R
SRP (US) $995.00

Where to Buy?

Buy Direct From Adaptec
or call 1-800-442-7274

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