The Adaptec RAID 3805 is an 8-port controller that supports SATA and SAS drives and next-generation PCIe connectivity. It features Adaptec RAID Code (ARC) with RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD, as well as Copyback Hot Spare and optional Snapshot Backup. With an MD2 low-profile form factor, this card will fit into any server, including high-density rack mount and blade servers. A battery unit is optional (ABM-800). Adaptec Storage Manager™ provides one-view, centralized management for all Adaptec RAID controllers.
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
Microsoft WindowsRed Hat LinuxSUSE LinuxNovell NetWareSCO OpenServerUnixWareSun SolarisFreeBSDVMware ESX ServerFor a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 15059
Bus System Interface Type
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
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
2.5" H x 6.6" L (64mm 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
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)
836,077 hours at 40 degree C.
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