SERIAL ATA RAID DATA SHEET ® Adaptec RAID 1220SA PCI Express x1, 2-port SATA 3Gb/s RAID Cost-effective storage connectivity and data protection for desktops, workstations, and sub-entry servers Serial ATA, the successor technology to parallel Why Adaptec Serial ATA RAID? Product Highlights ATA for data storage, is a point-to-point Adaptec makes it easy to cost-effectively PCI Express x1 connection that delivers full throughput to deploy, manage, scale, and protect storage. each storage device by allowing multiple Our products and technology are based on a Two Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports ports to be managed by a single controller. proven RAID core; tested compatibility with Adaptec Serial ATA technology delivers data operating systems, motherboards, applications, RAID 0 and 1 transfer rates starting at 3.0 Gb/s and a per- and drives; RAID education; and formance roadmap that calls for extensions global support. Low-profile form factor to 6.0 Gb/s. Adaptec Serial ATA cables are thinner, simpler to route and install, and Adaptec RAID 1220SA performance Native Command Queuing (NCQ) provide better airflow for system cooling advantages 48-bit LBA support than parallel ATA cables. The Adaptec 1220SA improves performance over a comparable SATA RAID controller by SATA tape support Adaptec RAID 1220SA offering two 3Gb/s Serial ATA ports, NCQ The Adaptec RAID 1220SA card is a PCI support and a PCI Express x1 host interface RoHS compliant Express x1, two-port SATA controller featuring with bandwidth up to 500 MB/s. Adaptec HostRAID™ – an integrated RAID technology that maximizes system performance Easy-to-use storage management and uptime. The Adaptec 1220SA supports The intuitive Adaptec Storage Manager™ (ASM) up to two Serial ATA drives and offers RAID tool centralizes management of all Adaptec levels 0 (striping), 1 (mirroring), JBOD RAID products. ASM enables remote RAID (individual drive). The Adaptec 48-bit LBA management, monitoring, and configuration support enables use of disk drives exceeding through secure, encrypted communication. 137 GB in capacity. The Adaptec 1220SA Pop-up tips and online help simplify RAID supports Windows® XP, Windows 2000, array creation and management. Windows 2003, Netware, RedHat Linux, and SuSE Linux. Compatibility, reliability, and support Adaptec has been delivering storage and Adaptec Serial ATA RAID applications I/O solutions for over 25 years, and is the The Adaptec 1220SA allows end-users to undisputed RAID leader – no technology tune their system performance and data is more proven. These cards are tested protection. On personal computers, the thoroughly for third-party compatibility, striping feature of the Adaptec 1220SA and backed by a 3-year warranty and bolsters the performance of applications legendary Adaptec technical support. such as audio/video streaming and gaming. The mirroring capability of the Adaptec 1220SA protects data for applications such as personal finance. In the small office and home office environment, the Adaptec 1220SA can be used as a boot device to protect the operating system in print, file, and storage servers. SERIAL ATA RAID DATA SHEET Adaptec RAID 1220SA Adaptec RAID 1220SA RoHS kit Ordering Part Number: 2232100-R Why to buy Low-cost Serial ATA RAID card for data protection and increased performance Customer needs Ideal for desktop and workstations as well as entry-level servers requiring RAID mirroring or striping Environment Small office and home office as a boot device for print, file, and storage servers. Enhanced performance for video editing, video/audio streaming, and gaming applications Device support Up to two Serial ATA disk drives 48-bit LBA supports drives larger than 137 GB SATA tape drives Data transfer rates Up to 3.0 Gb/s RAID levels 0, 1, and JBOD Bus type PCI Express x1 System requirements Intel or AMD architecture with available PCI Express x1 slot Operating system support Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Netware 6.5, RedHat and SuSE Linux (for latest supported kernels, visit www.adaptec.com) Kit includes Adaptec 1220SA controller with full-size bracket Two 1-meter Serial ATA cables Low-profile replacement bracket Quick Install Guide Bootable Installation CD containing: -Operating system drivers -Complete user documentation (pdf) Adaptec Storage Manager CD containing: -Adaptec Storage Manager GUI software -Complete user documentation (pdf) Physical dimensions 2.5 inch H x 3.5 inch L 6.4 cm H x 8.5 cm L Operating temperature 0 to 55 degrees C Power requirements 0.9 amps @ 3.3V Warranty 3 years 1220SA Adaptec, Inc. Literature Requests: 691 South Milpitas Boulevard US and Canada: 1 (800) 442-7274 or (408) 957-7274 Milpitas, California 95035 World Wide Web: www.adaptec.com Tel: (408) 945-8600 Pre-Sales Support: US and Canada: 1 (800) 442-7274 or (408) 957-7274 Fax: (408) 262-2533 Pre-Sales Support: Europe: Tel: (44) 1276-854-500 or Fax: (44) 1276-854-505 Copyright 2006 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, Storage Manager, and Storage Manager Pro are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows 2000, are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, used under license. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. Information supplied by Adaptec Inc., is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing, but Adaptec Inc., assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. 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