The HBA 1100 delivers enterprise resiliency with its broadly deployed Smart Storage stack. Based on the PM8222 8x12G SmartIOC 2100 SAS/SATA protocol controller, the HBA 1100 Series provides a robust and stable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations. It offers over 40 percent power savings compared to previous generations, and significant power advantages versus competing solutions. It is fully tools-compatible with existing and future Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions.
Optimized for New Devices and New Use Cases
The HBA 1100 supports SMR HDDs and their specific command sets (ZAC/ZBC for SAS/SATA SMR drives), enabling cost-efficient solutions for warm and cold storage applications. It also supports the latest SAS and SATA SSDs. The HBA 1100 is also optimized for software-defined storage solutions, such as Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, VMWare vSAN, and OpenStack Swift/Ceph.
Maximum Performance
The HBA 1100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. Using the new SmartPQI host OS device drivers that are optimized for low latency solid-state drives, HBA 1100 adapters can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency.1 The HBA1100-24i, with 24 internal ports, delivers the lowest latency and highest performance when connected to SSDs, with no need for expanders in most rack server applications. Adapters with 8 ports and fewer are capable of 1.5M IOPS.
Ease of Use
The HBA 1100, with its broad operating system support and ecosystem compatibility, is easy to implement and scale, connecting up to 24 storage devices. The unified maxView management tools and drivers across the Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions enable easy manageability across the entire product line.
The HBA 1100 delivers enterprise resiliency with its broadly deployed Smart Storage stack. Based on the PM8222 8x12G SmartIOC 2100 SAS/SATA protocol controller, the HBA 1100 Series provides a robust and stable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations. It offers over 40 percent power savings compared to previous generations, and significant power advantages versus competing solutions. It is fully tools-compatible with existing and future Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions.
Optimized for New Devices and New Use Cases
The HBA 1100 supports SMR HDDs and their specific command sets (ZAC/ZBC for SAS/SATA SMR drives), enabling cost-efficient solutions for warm and cold storage applications. It also supports the latest SAS and SATA SSDs. The HBA 1100 is also optimized for software-defined storage solutions, such as Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, VMWare vSAN, and OpenStack Swift/Ceph.
Maximum Performance
The HBA 1100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. Using the new SmartPQI host OS device drivers that are optimized for low latency solid-state drives, HBA 1100 adapters can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency.1 The HBA1100-24i, with 24 internal ports, delivers the lowest latency and highest performance when connected to SSDs, with no need for expanders in most rack server applications. Adapters with 8 ports and fewer are capable of 1.5M IOPS.
Ease of Use
The HBA 1100, with its broad operating system support and ecosystem compatibility, is easy to implement and scale, connecting up to 24 storage devices. The unified maxView management tools and drivers across the Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions enable easy manageability across the entire product line.
The HBA 1100 delivers enterprise resiliency with its broadly deployed Smart Storage stack. Based on the PM8222 8x12G SmartIOC 2100 SAS/SATA protocol controller, the HBA 1100 Series provides a robust and stable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations. It offers over 40 percent power savings compared to previous generations, and significant power advantages versus competing solutions. It is fully tools-compatible with existing and future Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions.
Optimized for New Devices and New Use Cases
The HBA 1100 supports SMR HDDs and their specific command sets (ZAC/ZBC for SAS/SATA SMR drives), enabling cost-efficient solutions for warm and cold storage applications. It also supports the latest SAS and SATA SSDs. The HBA 1100 is also optimized for software-defined storage solutions, such as Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, VMWare vSAN, and OpenStack Swift/Ceph.
Maximum Performance
The HBA 1100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. Using the new SmartPQI host OS device drivers that are optimized for low latency solid-state drives, HBA 1100 adapters can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency. The HBA1100-24i, with 24 internal ports, delivers the lowest latency and highest performance when connected to SSDs, with no need for expanders in most rack server applications. Adapters with 8 ports and fewer are capable of 1.5M IOPS.
Ease of Use
The HBA 1100, with its broad operating system support and ecosystem compatibility, is easy to implement and scale, connecting up to 24 storage devices. The unified maxView management tools and drivers across the Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions enable easy manageability across the entire product line.
The SmartHBA 2100 is an ideal solution for server-based storage systems that require maximum bandwidth and I/O connectivity, low power consumption, high reliability, plus options for data availability. The Smart Storage Platform even allows a combination of RAID and raw devices. This is useful in SDS environments where hardware RAID significantly increases OS boot reliability, but full HBA features and performance are otherwise needed. The SmartHBA 2100 also provides enhanced enclosure management capabilities to both RAID and raw devices, and enables enclosure services by providing a virtual SEP to software stacks if needed.
The SmartHBA 2100 offers over 40 percent power savings compared to prior generations and significant power advantages versus competing solutions, giving it the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for an HBA/basic RAID solution. It delivers a robust and scalable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations, from an array of high performance SSDs to high-capacity HDDs. The SmartHBA 2100 can be used with or without SAS expanders.
Maximum Performance
The SmartHBA 2100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. The SmartHBA 2100 provides connectivity to large numbers of storage devices, including HDDs, SSDs, and SMR drives. These storage devices can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency.
Entry-Level RAID Functionality
The SmartHBA 2100 combines uncompromised HBA functionality with basic RAID support in hardware using the Microsemi PM8222 SmartIOC 2100 silicon. Robust RAID support is the same for all platforms and operating systems, providing a consistent user experience. Metadata compatibility with SmartRAID 3100 products allows customers to upgrade to a full feature hardware RAID solution with caching for acceleration, if needed. The SmartHBA 2100 supports up to 32 hard disk drives or SSDs in RAID configurations using RAID levels 0, 1, 10, or even RAID 5, and can simultaneously use RAID arrays and raw devices in mixed mode.
Unified Microsemi Storage Management Utilities
maxView Storage Manager provides both server and remote administration, including proactive failure notification, and supports all Microsemi HBA, SmartHBA, and SmartRAID products, including backward compatibility. This browser-based tool suite supports all standard browsers, and is also available as an offline USB boot image. maxView adapter management components include the maxView GUI, an ARCCONF command-line tool, an event monitor for logging and email alerts, a CIM provider, and a vSphere plugin.
The SmartHBA 2100 is an ideal solution for server-based storage systems that require maximum bandwidth and I/O connectivity, low power consumption, high reliability, plus options for data availability. The Smart Storage Platform even allows a combination of RAID and raw devices. This is useful in SDS environments where hardware RAID significantly increases OS boot reliability, but full HBA features and performance are otherwise needed. The SmartHBA 2100 also provides enhanced enclosure management capabilities to both RAID and raw devices, and enables enclosure services by providing a virtual SEP to software stacks if needed.
The SmartHBA 2100 offers over 40 percent power savings compared to prior generations and significant power advantages versus competing solutions, giving it the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for an HBA/basic RAID solution. It delivers a robust and scalable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations, from an array of high performance SSDs to high-capacity HDDs. The SmartHBA 2100 can be used with or without SAS expanders.
Maximum Performance
The SmartHBA 2100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. The SmartHBA 2100 provides connectivity to large numbers of storage devices, including HDDs, SSDs, and SMR drives. These storage devices can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency.
Entry-Level RAID Functionality
The SmartHBA 2100 combines uncompromised HBA functionality with basic RAID support in hardware using the Microsemi PM8222 SmartIOC 2100 silicon. Robust RAID support is the same for all platforms and operating systems, providing a consistent user experience. Metadata compatibility with SmartRAID 3100 products allows customers to upgrade to a full feature hardware RAID solution with caching for acceleration, if needed. The SmartHBA 2100 supports up to 32 hard disk drives or SSDs in RAID configurations using RAID levels 0, 1, 10, or even RAID 5, and can simultaneously use RAID arrays and raw devices in mixed mode.
Unified Microsemi Storage Management Utilities
maxView Storage Manager provides both server and remote administration, including proactive failure notification, and supports all Microsemi HBA, SmartHBA, and SmartRAID products, including backward compatibility. This browser-based tool suite supports all standard browsers, and is also available as an offline USB boot image. maxView adapter management components include the maxView GUI, an ARCCONF command-line tool, an event monitor for logging and email alerts, a CIM provider, and a vSphere plugin.
The Microchip 12008IX2S Adaptec HBA 1200-8i is a high-performance 24Gbps SAS/SATA/NVMe host bus adapter designed to support demanding storage environments. Built for modern data centers, enterprise servers, and storage platforms, this PCIe Gen 4 adapter delivers fast connectivity, low latency, and flexible tri-mode support for multiple storage protocols. With Microchip’s advanced SmartIOC 2200 controller architecture and innovative technologies, the HBA 1200-8i enables reliable, scalable storage performance for high-throughput workloads.
Key Features of Microchip 12008IX2S
24Gbps SAS-4 connectivity with support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices
8-lane (x8) PCIe Gen 4 host interface for high-bandwidth data transfer
Tri-mode architecture enabling SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage connectivity
Up to 14.8 GB/s throughput and up to 3.4M IOPS for 4K random reads
DirectPath technology for extremely low latency NVMe performance
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) for near 100% link efficiency
Hardware Root of Trust with Microchip Trusted Platform support
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) management capabilities
Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) and Universal Backplane Management (UBM) compatibility
Dynamic power management with up to 30% power savings
Platform Level Data Model (PLDM) and Redfish Device Enablement (RDE) support
Broad compatibility with servers, operating systems, HDDs, SSDs, and storage enclosures
Tri-Mode Storage Connectivity
The HBA 1200-8i delivers flexible tri-mode connectivity, allowing a single adapter to support SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage devices. This capability simplifies infrastructure planning and allows system designers to deploy mixed storage configurations without additional controllers. With eight internal ports available, the adapter supports scalable storage expansion within high-performance systems.
24G SAS and PCIe Gen 4 Performance
Designed for modern high-throughput environments, the adapter features a PCIe Gen 4 x8 interface paired with 24G SAS-4 connectivity. This architecture enables data transfer speeds up to 14.8 GB/s and delivers up to 3.4 million IOPS for 4K random read workloads. The result is consistent performance for applications that demand fast access to large volumes of data.
DirectPath NVMe Technology
Microchip’s DirectPath technology integrates a PCIe switch directly within the adapter, allowing NVMe drives to communicate with the host system through a low-latency data path. This design reduces overhead and maximizes bandwidth, enabling extremely fast NVMe storage performance that is ideal for latency-sensitive enterprise workloads.
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing
The HBA 1200-8i incorporates Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM), which intelligently aggregates expander-attached SAS or SATA drives onto the 24G SAS infrastructure. This technology achieves near 100% link efficiency, ensuring storage bandwidth is used effectively while delivering improved throughput for large-scale storage environments.
Integrated Hardware-Based Security
Security is enhanced through Microchip’s Trusted Platform technology, which provides a hardware-based root of trust aligned with the Open Compute Security Project. This design supports secure supply chain validation and protects system integrity. In addition, the adapter includes management support for Self-Encrypting Drives, allowing encrypted storage devices to be managed within secure environments.
Advanced Storage Management
The adapter integrates with modern management standards including Platform Level Data Model (PLDM) and Redfish Device Enablement. These industry-standard protocols simplify system integration and remote management, helping administrators monitor and configure storage hardware efficiently across enterprise infrastructure.
Flexible Backplane Integration
Support for Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) and Universal Backplane Management (UBM) standards allows the adapter to integrate easily with intelligent backplanes. This compatibility streamlines system design for OEMs and integrators while enabling efficient control of storage devices connected through complex backplane architectures.
Comprehensive Device Monitoring
Management capabilities are extended with SGPIO and SCSI Enclosure Services support, allowing administrators to monitor device activity and status across directly attached drives and those connected through SAS expanders. This standardized approach to device monitoring ensures consistent visibility across storage infrastructure.
Energy-Efficient Operation
Dynamic power management features help optimize energy consumption by adjusting operational power usage according to workload demands. This intelligent approach can reduce power consumption by up to 30 percent, helping improve system efficiency in large-scale server and storage deployments.
Broad Compatibility Across Storage Platforms
The HBA 1200-8i maintains compatibility with a wide range of servers, operating systems, storage enclosures, hard drives, and solid-state drives. Built on the proven Adaptec Smart Storage platform, it integrates easily with existing infrastructure and supports enterprise deployment across multiple storage environments.
The Microchip 220016IX2S SmartHBA adapter delivers high-speed storage connectivity for modern data center and enterprise server environments. Built on PCIe Gen 4 architecture, this tri-mode host bus adapter supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices within a single platform, providing flexible infrastructure for mixed storage deployments. Designed for performance-driven applications, it enables efficient connectivity for high-capacity HDDs, high-speed SSDs, and NVMe drives while maintaining consistent throughput and low latency across demanding workloads.
Key Features of Microchip 220016IX2S
PCIe Gen 4 x8 host interface for high-bandwidth connectivity
Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage devices
24Gbps SAS-4, 6Gbps SATA, and PCIe Gen 4 NVMe compatibility
Support for up to 16 internal devices via SlimSAS connectivity
Up to 13 GB/s data throughput and over 3.5M 4K random read IOPS
Integrated PCIe switch enabling ultra-low latency NVMe access
Basic hardware RAID support (RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5)
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) technology for improved link efficiency
Universal Backplane Management (UBM) and Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) support
Secure boot, secure firmware update, and hardware root of trust
Support for up to 64 NVMe devices and up to 256 SAS/SATA devices
Low-profile MD2 form factor for space-efficient server deployment
High-Performance PCIe Gen 4 Architecture
Leveraging an x8 PCIe Gen 4 interface, the Microchip 220016IX2S SmartHBA provides the bandwidth required for high-speed enterprise storage environments. The architecture supports demanding workloads including database processing, virtualization platforms, and high-performance storage arrays. With throughput reaching up to 13 GB/s and millions of IOPS, the adapter enables fast data movement and efficient resource utilization across connected storage devices.
Tri-Mode Storage Connectivity
Tri-mode technology allows the adapter to communicate with SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices through a unified controller. This capability simplifies infrastructure design by supporting multiple storage technologies within a single adapter. The flexible design allows organizations to deploy mixed storage environments without requiring separate controllers for each protocol, improving scalability and reducing system complexity.
Advanced NVMe Performance
An integrated PCIe switch within the SmartIOC 2200 controller enables direct access to NVMe storage devices with extremely low latency. This architecture supports NVMe interfaces in x1, x2, x4, and x8 configurations and is optimized for high-performance SSD workloads. DirectPath technology further enhances NVMe performance by delivering efficient communication between the host and NVMe devices.
Basic Hardware RAID Capabilities
The SmartHBA 220016IX2S includes integrated hardware RAID functionality to support essential data protection and storage configuration requirements. RAID levels 0, 1, 10, and 5 can be implemented directly on the adapter, allowing multiple drives to be organized for improved redundancy or performance. RAID arrays and individual drives can also operate simultaneously in mixed mode to accommodate flexible storage layouts.
Optimized Backplane Integration
The adapter supports industry standards including Universal Backplane Management (UBM) and Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP), enabling intelligent backplane communication and automatic media detection. These technologies simplify system integration by allowing servers to automatically recognize connected device types and configure interface connectivity accordingly.
Efficient SAS Infrastructure with Dynamic Channel Multiplexing
Microchip’s Dynamic Channel Multiplexing technology aggregates expander-connected SAS and SATA drives into a high-efficiency 24G SAS infrastructure. This design maximizes link utilization and improves throughput across connected storage devices, ensuring efficient data transfer even in large storage environments with multiple expanders and drive arrays.
Enterprise Security and Platform Integrity
Built-in security technologies provide a hardware root of trust that supports secure boot, secure firmware updates, and device attestation. These security mechanisms help protect infrastructure against unauthorized firmware modifications and strengthen supply chain security across deployed systems.
Scalable Device Support
The Microchip 220016IX2S adapter is designed for large-scale storage deployments. It supports up to 64 NVMe devices and as many as 256 SAS or SATA devices through expanders, making it suitable for high-density storage environments. This scalability enables organizations to expand capacity without replacing the core storage controller infrastructure.
Comprehensive Storage Management Tools
The SmartHBA platform integrates with Microchip storage management utilities such as maxView Storage Manager, ARCCONF command-line tools, and UEFI configuration utilities. These tools provide administrators with flexible methods to configure storage devices, monitor system activity, and manage RAID arrays through graphical or command-line interfaces.
Compact Data Center-Ready Form Factor
Designed in a low-profile MD2 form factor, the adapter fits easily into a wide range of rackmount servers and enterprise systems. Internal SlimSAS connectors enable clean cable management and reliable connectivity to U.2 and U.3 drive backplanes, making the card well suited for modern server platforms and dense storage configurations.
The HBA 1100 delivers enterprise resiliency with its broadly deployed Smart Storage stack. Based on the PM8222 8x12G SmartIOC 2100 SAS/SATA protocol controller, the HBA 1100 Series provides a robust and stable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations. It offers over 40 percent power savings compared to previous generations, and significant power advantages versus competing solutions. It is fully tools-compatible with existing and future Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions.
Optimized for New Devices and New Use Cases
The HBA 1100 supports SMR HDDs and their specific command sets (ZAC/ZBC for SAS/SATA SMR drives), enabling cost-efficient solutions for warm and cold storage applications. It also supports the latest SAS and SATA SSDs. The HBA 1100 is also optimized for software-defined storage solutions, such as Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, VMWare vSAN, and OpenStack Swift/Ceph.
Maximum Performance
The HBA 1100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. Using the new SmartPQI host OS device drivers that are optimized for low latency solid-state drives, HBA 1100 adapters can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency.1 The HBA1100-24i, with 24 internal ports, delivers the lowest latency and highest performance when connected to SSDs, with no need for expanders in most rack server applications. Adapters with 8 ports and fewer are capable of 1.5M IOPS.
Ease of Use
The HBA 1100, with its broad operating system support and ecosystem compatibility, is easy to implement and scale, connecting up to 24 storage devices. The unified maxView management tools and drivers across the Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions enable easy manageability across the entire product line.
The HBA 1100 delivers enterprise resiliency with its broadly deployed Smart Storage stack. Based on the PM8222 8x12G SmartIOC 2100 SAS/SATA protocol controller, the HBA 1100 Series provides a robust and stable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations. It offers over 40 percent power savings compared to previous generations, and significant power advantages versus competing solutions. It is fully tools-compatible with existing and future Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions.
Optimized for New Devices and New Use Cases
The HBA 1100 supports SMR HDDs and their specific command sets (ZAC/ZBC for SAS/SATA SMR drives), enabling cost-efficient solutions for warm and cold storage applications. It also supports the latest SAS and SATA SSDs. The HBA 1100 is also optimized for software-defined storage solutions, such as Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, VMWare vSAN, and OpenStack Swift/Ceph.
Maximum Performance
The HBA 1100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. Using the new SmartPQI host OS device drivers that are optimized for low latency solid-state drives, HBA 1100 adapters can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency.1 The HBA1100-24i, with 24 internal ports, delivers the lowest latency and highest performance when connected to SSDs, with no need for expanders in most rack server applications. Adapters with 8 ports and fewer are capable of 1.5M IOPS.
Ease of Use
The HBA 1100, with its broad operating system support and ecosystem compatibility, is easy to implement and scale, connecting up to 24 storage devices. The unified maxView management tools and drivers across the Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions enable easy manageability across the entire product line.
The SmartHBA 2100 is an ideal solution for server-based storage systems that require maximum bandwidth and I/O connectivity, low power consumption, high reliability, plus options for data availability. The Smart Storage Platform even allows a combination of RAID and raw devices. This is useful in SDS environments where hardware RAID significantly increases OS boot reliability, but full HBA features and performance are otherwise needed. The SmartHBA 2100 also provides enhanced enclosure management capabilities to both RAID and raw devices, and enables enclosure services by providing a virtual SEP to software stacks if needed.
The SmartHBA 2100 offers over 40 percent power savings compared to prior generations and significant power advantages versus competing solutions, giving it the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for an HBA/basic RAID solution. It delivers a robust and scalable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations, from an array of high performance SSDs to high-capacity HDDs. The SmartHBA 2100 can be used with or without SAS expanders.
Maximum Performance
The SmartHBA 2100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. The SmartHBA 2100 provides connectivity to large numbers of storage devices, including HDDs, SSDs, and SMR drives. These storage devices can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency.
Entry-Level RAID Functionality
The SmartHBA 2100 combines uncompromised HBA functionality with basic RAID support in hardware using the Microsemi PM8222 SmartIOC 2100 silicon. Robust RAID support is the same for all platforms and operating systems, providing a consistent user experience. Metadata compatibility with SmartRAID 3100 products allows customers to upgrade to a full feature hardware RAID solution with caching for acceleration, if needed. The SmartHBA 2100 supports up to 32 hard disk drives or SSDs in RAID configurations using RAID levels 0, 1, 10, or even RAID 5, and can simultaneously use RAID arrays and raw devices in mixed mode.
Unified Microsemi Storage Management Utilities
maxView Storage Manager provides both server and remote administration, including proactive failure notification, and supports all Microsemi HBA, SmartHBA, and SmartRAID products, including backward compatibility. This browser-based tool suite supports all standard browsers, and is also available as an offline USB boot image. maxView adapter management components include the maxView GUI, an ARCCONF command-line tool, an event monitor for logging and email alerts, a CIM provider, and a vSphere plugin.
The Microchip 120016IX2S Adaptec HBA 1200-16i is a high-performance 24Gbps tri-mode host bus adapter engineered for modern enterprise storage environments. Designed to support SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices through a PCIe Gen 4 interface, it provides flexible, high-bandwidth connectivity for servers, storage systems, and data center infrastructures. Built on Microchip’s advanced SmartIOC 2200 controller architecture, the adapter delivers the speed, scalability, and efficiency required to support demanding workloads while maintaining low latency across mixed storage media.
Key Features of Microchip 120016IX2S HBA 1200-16i
24Gbps tri-mode connectivity supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices
PCIe Gen 4 x8 host interface for high-bandwidth data transfer
16 internal ports for flexible storage connectivity
DirectPath technology with integrated PCIe switch for ultra-low latency NVMe access
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) for improved SAS/SATA link efficiency
Native HBA mode support across all storage media types
Hardware Root of Trust with Microchip Trusted Platform security
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) management support
Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) and SFF Universal Backplane Management (UBM) compatibility
PLDM and Redfish Device Enablement (RDE) support for advanced management integration
Tri-Mode Storage Connectivity
The HBA 1200-16i enables seamless connectivity across SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage devices using a single adapter. This tri-mode architecture allows system builders and data centers to deploy flexible storage infrastructures capable of supporting both legacy and next-generation media without requiring additional hardware controllers.
PCIe Gen 4 Performance
Equipped with a PCIe Gen 4 x8 host interface, the adapter delivers substantial bandwidth improvements compared to previous generations. This high-speed connection allows storage systems to keep pace with modern data workloads while maintaining consistent throughput and responsiveness across multiple connected drives.
DirectPath NVMe Technology
Microchip’s DirectPath technology integrates a PCIe switch directly into the controller architecture, enabling NVMe drives to communicate with the host system with extremely low latency. This design provides exceptional bandwidth efficiency and allows high-performance NVMe storage to operate closer to its maximum potential.
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) technology improves efficiency when connecting SAS or SATA drives through expanders. By intelligently aggregating traffic across 24G SAS infrastructure, DCM helps maximize link utilization and deliver near-optimal throughput across large storage environments.
Native HBA Modes for All Media
The adapter supports native HBA operation for SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices. This direct access architecture minimizes overhead between the host system and storage media, ensuring the lowest possible latency when working with high-speed PCIe-based storage devices.
Integrated Hardware Security
Microchip’s Trusted Platform support introduces a hardware-based root of trust that aligns with the Open Compute Security Project. This feature helps strengthen supply chain and system integrity while providing secure authentication and protection against unauthorized firmware modification.
Self-Encrypting Drive Management
Support for self-encrypting drives allows organizations to implement hardware-based encryption across their storage infrastructure. Integrated SED management simplifies configuration while helping maintain compliance with modern data security requirements.
Advanced Backplane Integration
The HBA 1200-16i supports Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) technology as well as the SFF Universal Backplane Management (UBM) specification. These capabilities simplify intelligent backplane management and improve compatibility across a wide range of server and storage chassis designs.
Enterprise Storage Management Support
Integration with standards-based Platform Level Data Model (PLDM) and Redfish Device Enablement (RDE) enables streamlined monitoring and management within modern data center platforms. These tools allow system integrators to maintain visibility and control across complex storage environments.
Diagnostic and Development Tools
Microchip’s ChipLink Diagnostic Tool provides signal integrity analysis and context-aware documentation designed to assist with system validation and troubleshooting. These resources help developers and integrators accelerate deployment while ensuring reliable storage connectivity.
The Microchip 12008EXS 24Gbps Tri-Mode Host Bus Adapter delivers high-speed storage connectivity for modern data center and enterprise server environments. Built on Microchip’s advanced SmartIOC 2200 controller, this PCIe Gen 4 HBA enables seamless integration of SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices through a single adapter. Designed for performance-driven storage infrastructures, the 12008EXS provides reliable external connectivity while supporting high-bandwidth workloads, scalable architectures, and flexible deployment across a wide range of storage systems.
Key Features of Microchip 12008EXS
8 external Tri-Mode ports supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices
24Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA, and PCIe Gen 4 NVMe connectivity
x8 PCIe Gen 4 host interface for high bandwidth performance
Powered by Microchip SmartIOC 2200 5th-generation storage controller
Supports Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) for intelligent backplane management
Universal Backplane Management (UBM) support for automatic media detection
SGPIO and SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) enclosure management support
Optimized for enterprise servers, storage systems, and data center deployments
Low-profile MD2 form factor for flexible system integration
Tri-Mode Storage Connectivity
The 12008EXS adapter supports Tri-Mode functionality, enabling simultaneous connectivity to SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage devices through a single controller architecture. This flexible design simplifies system builds and allows storage environments to evolve without requiring new controller hardware.
24Gbps SAS Performance
With support for 24Gb/s SAS technology, the adapter delivers significant performance improvements for high-speed storage environments. This increased bandwidth enables faster data transfers and improved throughput when connected to modern SAS SSDs and high-performance storage arrays.
PCIe Gen 4 Host Interface
The x8 PCIe Gen 4 host interface provides the bandwidth required to handle modern NVMe and SAS workloads efficiently. This high-speed interface ensures optimal performance when multiple drives are connected and operating simultaneously.
SmartIOC 2200 Storage Controller
The adapter is powered by Microchip’s fifth-generation SmartIOC 2200 controller, designed for high-performance storage connectivity and advanced management capabilities. The integrated architecture enables efficient handling of multi-protocol storage traffic across SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices.
Intelligent Backplane Management
Support for Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) technology enables enhanced communication between the adapter and system backplanes. This capability improves system integration and simplifies hardware design for server and storage manufacturers.
Universal Backplane Management Support
UBM compatibility allows the adapter to automatically detect the connected media type and configure the interface accordingly. This automation simplifies deployment and reduces the complexity of integrating mixed storage technologies in enterprise systems.
External Storage Expansion
The eight external ports on the 12008EXS provide a scalable solution for connecting external storage enclosures and expansion systems. This design supports flexible data center architectures that require large-capacity storage pools and high-speed access.
Enterprise Deployment Flexibility
Designed in a low-profile MD2 form factor, the adapter integrates easily into a wide variety of server platforms. Its combination of high bandwidth, Tri-Mode flexibility, and enterprise management support makes it suitable for storage appliances, server OEM platforms, and large-scale data center environments.
The HBA 1100 delivers enterprise resiliency with its broadly deployed Smart Storage stack. Based on the PM8222 8x12G SmartIOC 2100 SAS/SATA protocol controller, the HBA 1100 Series provides a robust and stable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations. It offers over 40 percent power savings compared to previous generations, and significant power advantages versus competing solutions. It is fully tools-compatible with existing and future Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions.
Optimized for New Devices and New Use Cases
The HBA 1100 supports SMR HDDs and their specific command sets (ZAC/ZBC for SAS/SATA SMR drives), enabling cost-efficient solutions for warm and cold storage applications. It also supports the latest SAS and SATA SSDs. The HBA 1100 is also optimized for software-defined storage solutions, such as Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, VMWare vSAN, and OpenStack Swift/Ceph.
Maximum Performance
The HBA 1100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. Using the new SmartPQI host OS device drivers that are optimized for low latency solid-state drives, HBA 1100 adapters can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency.1 The HBA1100-24i, with 24 internal ports, delivers the lowest latency and highest performance when connected to SSDs, with no need for expanders in most rack server applications. Adapters with 8 ports and fewer are capable of 1.5M IOPS.
Ease of Use
The HBA 1100, with its broad operating system support and ecosystem compatibility, is easy to implement and scale, connecting up to 24 storage devices. The unified maxView management tools and drivers across the Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions enable easy manageability across the entire product line.
The HBA 1100 delivers enterprise resiliency with its broadly deployed Smart Storage stack. Based on the PM8222 8x12G SmartIOC 2100 SAS/SATA protocol controller, the HBA 1100 Series provides a robust and stable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations. It offers over 40 percent power savings compared to previous generations, and significant power advantages versus competing solutions. It is fully tools-compatible with existing and future Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions.
Optimized for New Devices and New Use Cases
The HBA 1100 supports SMR HDDs and their specific command sets (ZAC/ZBC for SAS/SATA SMR drives), enabling cost-efficient solutions for warm and cold storage applications. It also supports the latest SAS and SATA SSDs. The HBA 1100 is also optimized for software-defined storage solutions, such as Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, VMWare vSAN, and OpenStack Swift/Ceph.
Maximum Performance
The HBA 1100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. Using the new SmartPQI host OS device drivers that are optimized for low latency solid-state drives, HBA 1100 adapters can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency. The HBA1100-24i, with 24 internal ports, delivers the lowest latency and highest performance when connected to SSDs, with no need for expanders in most rack server applications. Adapters with 8 ports and fewer are capable of 1.5M IOPS.
Ease of Use
The HBA 1100, with its broad operating system support and ecosystem compatibility, is easy to implement and scale, connecting up to 24 storage devices. The unified maxView management tools and drivers across the Microsemi HBA, RAID, and expander solutions enable easy manageability across the entire product line.
The SmartHBA 2100 is an ideal solution for server-based storage systems that require maximum bandwidth and I/O connectivity, low power consumption, high reliability, plus options for data availability. The Smart Storage Platform even allows a combination of RAID and raw devices. This is useful in SDS environments where hardware RAID significantly increases OS boot reliability, but full HBA features and performance are otherwise needed. The SmartHBA 2100 also provides enhanced enclosure management capabilities to both RAID and raw devices, and enables enclosure services by providing a virtual SEP to software stacks if needed.
The SmartHBA 2100 offers over 40 percent power savings compared to prior generations and significant power advantages versus competing solutions, giving it the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for an HBA/basic RAID solution. It delivers a robust and scalable solution that can handle the toughest system workloads and configurations, from an array of high performance SSDs to high-capacity HDDs. The SmartHBA 2100 can be used with or without SAS expanders.
Maximum Performance
The SmartHBA 2100 Series provides the highest levels of storage performance and scalability for next-generation data centers. The SmartHBA 2100 provides connectivity to large numbers of storage devices, including HDDs, SSDs, and SMR drives. These storage devices can aggregate the performance of devices to the limits of the PCIe Gen3 host bus at 6.6 Gbps, and achieve up to 1.7M IOPS and 60 percent higher IOPS performance with SATA devices without additional overhead or latency.
Entry-Level RAID Functionality
The SmartHBA 2100 combines uncompromised HBA functionality with basic RAID support in hardware using the Microsemi PM8222 SmartIOC 2100 silicon. Robust RAID support is the same for all platforms and operating systems, providing a consistent user experience. Metadata compatibility with SmartRAID 3100 products allows customers to upgrade to a full feature hardware RAID solution with caching for acceleration, if needed. The SmartHBA 2100 supports up to 32 hard disk drives or SSDs in RAID configurations using RAID levels 0, 1, 10, or even RAID 5, and can simultaneously use RAID arrays and raw devices in mixed mode.
Unified Microsemi Storage Management Utilities
maxView provides both server and remote administration, including proactive failure notification, and supports all Microsemi HBA, SmartHBA, and SmartRAID products, including backward compatibility. This browser-based tool suite supports all standard browsers, and is also available as an offline USB boot image. maxView adapter management components include the maxView GUI, an ARCCONF command-line tool, an event monitor for logging and email alerts, a CIM provider, and a vSphere plugin.
The Microchip 1200UP16IX2S HBA Ultra 1200p-16i is a high-performance 24Gbps SAS/SATA/NVMe PCIe Gen 4 host bus adapter designed for modern enterprise storage environments. Built to deliver flexible tri-mode connectivity, it enables seamless integration of SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices within a single infrastructure. With support for high-bandwidth PCIe Gen 4 connectivity and advanced controller architecture, this adapter provides the performance and scalability required for data centers, server OEM platforms, and enterprise storage systems handling demanding workloads.
Key Features of Microchip 1200UP16IX2S
24Gbps SAS/SATA/NVMe tri-mode host bus adapter
PCIe Gen 4 x16 host interface for high-bandwidth performance
16 internal media-facing ports for flexible connectivity
Built on Microchip 5th generation SmartIOC 2200 storage controller
DirectPath technology for low-latency NVMe connectivity
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) for near 100% link efficiency
Native HBA mode for SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices
Trusted Platform support with hardware root of trust
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) management support
Compatible with Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) and UBM standards
PLDM/Redfish Device Enablement for simplified management integration
ChipLink Diagnostic Tool with signal integrity analysis
Tri-Mode Storage Connectivity
The HBA Ultra 1200p-16i supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage devices through a unified tri-mode architecture. This flexibility allows system builders to deploy mixed storage configurations while maintaining a streamlined hardware infrastructure. By supporting multiple storage protocols through a single adapter, it simplifies system design and improves compatibility across a wide range of enterprise storage deployments.
High-Bandwidth PCIe Gen 4 Interface
Equipped with a PCIe Gen 4 x16 host interface, the adapter provides significant bandwidth to support high-speed storage workloads. This expanded throughput ensures consistent performance when handling multiple drives simultaneously, making it well suited for data-intensive environments including virtualization, database workloads, and large-scale storage arrays.
Advanced SmartIOC 2200 Controller
At the core of the adapter is Microchip’s fifth-generation SmartIOC 2200 storage controller. This proven architecture is designed to manage high-performance storage connections while maintaining efficient data handling across multiple devices. The controller enables reliable performance scaling while maintaining low latency across SAS, SATA, and NVMe media types.
DirectPath NVMe Technology
DirectPath technology integrates a PCIe switch directly within the adapter, enabling extremely low-latency access to NVMe storage. By optimizing the data path between the host system and NVMe devices, DirectPath delivers high bandwidth and reduced overhead, making it particularly effective for memory-based PCIe storage applications where response time and throughput are critical.
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) improves storage efficiency by aggregating expander-attached SAS or SATA hard drives onto a 24G SAS infrastructure. This approach achieves near 100% link utilization, allowing systems to extract maximum throughput from existing drive connections while maintaining consistent performance across large storage environments.
Native HBA Mode for Low Latency
Native HBA functionality is available across all supported media types, ensuring minimal overhead when connecting storage devices directly to the host system. This design reduces latency and provides faster access to memory-based storage solutions, which is particularly beneficial in environments where rapid data access and transaction speed are essential.
Hardware-Based Platform Security
The adapter includes Microchip Trusted Platform support, introducing a hardware root of trust aligned with the Open Compute Security Project. This security framework helps protect system integrity throughout the compute lifecycle while strengthening supply chain trust. Support for Self-Encrypting Drive management also allows administrators to maintain strong data protection policies within the storage environment.
Backplane and Management Integration
Compatibility with Intel Virtual Pin Port and Universal Backplane Management standards simplifies system integration and allows intelligent backplane management in modern server designs. These standards help system integrators deploy flexible storage architectures while maintaining consistent communication between the host adapter and connected storage components.
Enterprise Management and Diagnostics
The adapter supports standards-based management frameworks including Platform Level Data Model and Redfish Device Enablement, helping administrators integrate storage management into modern data center automation platforms. Microchip’s ChipLink Diagnostic Tool further assists developers and integrators by providing signal integrity analysis and contextual documentation to speed deployment and troubleshooting.
The Microchip 120016EXS 24Gbps SAS/SATA/NVMe PCIe Gen 4 HBA Adapter is a high-performance tri-mode host bus adapter built for modern enterprise storage environments. Designed to support SAS-4, SATA, and NVMe devices through a single controller architecture, it enables flexible and scalable storage connectivity for servers, data centers, and storage systems. Powered by Microchip’s 5th generation SmartIOC 2200 controller and PCIe Gen 4 bandwidth, the adapter delivers exceptional throughput, low latency access to NVMe storage, and efficient connectivity for high-density storage deployments.
Key Features of Microchip 120016EXS
Tri-Mode connectivity supporting 24G SAS-4, 6G SATA, and PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
PCIe Gen 4 host interface for high bandwidth and low latency
Built on Microchip SmartIOC 2200 5th generation storage controller
Supports up to 64 NVMe devices and up to 256 SAS/SATA devices
Advanced NVMe DirectPath architecture for reduced latency
Up to 29.6 GB/s throughput and 3.5M+ IOPS for demanding workloads
Support for Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) and Universal Backplane Management (UBM)
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing for near 100% SAS link efficiency
Secure boot, secure firmware update, and hardware root of trust security
Support for SGPIO, SES, and enclosure management technologies
Compatible with Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, VMware vSAN, and OpenStack environments
Hot-plug drive support with dynamic power management
Tri-Mode Storage Connectivity
The 120016EXS adapter delivers true tri-mode functionality, allowing a single adapter to support SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices simultaneously. This flexibility simplifies infrastructure design while providing the ability to deploy high-speed NVMe storage alongside traditional SAS or SATA drives within the same system. With support for SAS-4 at 24Gbps and PCIe Gen 4 NVMe, the adapter ensures compatibility with modern high-performance storage devices.
PCIe Gen 4 Performance Architecture
Equipped with a PCIe Gen 4 host interface, the adapter provides the bandwidth required for high-throughput enterprise workloads. The high-speed interface allows storage systems to fully utilize modern SSD performance, enabling faster data transfers, reduced latency, and improved system responsiveness across demanding applications and storage platforms.
SmartIOC 2200 Storage Controller
At the core of the adapter is Microchip’s SmartIOC 2200 controller, a fifth-generation storage processor designed to deliver reliable and scalable connectivity. This controller integrates an advanced PCIe switch and optimized firmware architecture to support multi-protocol storage while maintaining consistent performance across mixed drive environments.
NVMe DirectPath Technology
The integrated PCIe switching architecture enables DirectPath technology, providing a low-latency data path between NVMe SSDs and the host system. This architecture supports flexible lane configurations including x1, x2, x4, and x8 NVMe devices while maximizing throughput and minimizing latency for high-performance flash storage applications.
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) enhances SAS infrastructure efficiency by aggregating expander-attached SAS or SATA drives onto a high-speed 24G SAS architecture. This design delivers nearly full link utilization while maintaining signal integrity and consistent performance across large storage environments.
Advanced Storage Management Integration
The adapter supports a wide range of enterprise storage management technologies including Platform Level Data Model (PLDM) and Redfish Device Enablement (RDE). These standards simplify system integration, monitoring, and management while allowing storage administrators to maintain consistent visibility across large deployments.
Enterprise Platform Compatibility
Designed for integration into modern data center environments, the adapter supports leading storage platforms such as Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, VMware vSAN, and OpenStack Swift or Ceph. Broad operating system driver support ensures compatibility across a variety of server platforms and deployment scenarios.
Integrated Security and Trusted Platform Support
Security features built into the adapter include secure boot, secure firmware updates, and hardware-based attestation mechanisms. These capabilities provide a hardware root of trust aligned with the Open Compute Security Project, helping protect systems from unauthorized firmware changes and strengthening supply chain security.
Efficient Power and Thermal Management
Dynamic adapter power management helps optimize energy consumption by adjusting power usage based on workload demands. This intelligent management can reduce adapter power usage by up to 30 percent while maintaining reliable performance in high-density storage systems.
The Microchip 3204C8IXS 24Gbps SAS/SATA/NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SmartRAID Adapter is designed for modern server environments that demand strong storage performance, flexible connectivity, and dependable data handling. Combining the capabilities of a traditional host bus adapter with integrated hardware RAID functionality, this adapter supports high-speed data paths and versatile drive configurations, making it well suited for enterprise servers, storage appliances, and software-defined storage deployments.
Key Features of Microchip 3204C8IXS SmartRAID Adapter
PCIe Gen 4 interface for high-bandwidth server connectivity
Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage devices
Integrated hardware RAID capabilities with HBA functionality
High-speed 24Gbps data transfer support
Flexible storage configuration for mixed drive environments
Optimised for software-defined storage (SDS) deployments
Designed for reliability and efficient power consumption
Ideal for enterprise servers and high-performance storage systems
High-Speed PCIe Gen 4 Performance
With a PCIe Gen 4 host interface, the 3204C8IXS SmartRAID adapter provides the bandwidth required for modern high-performance storage environments. This advanced interface supports faster data movement between the server and connected storage devices, helping reduce bottlenecks and maintain consistent throughput for demanding workloads.
Tri-Mode Storage Connectivity
The adapter supports tri-mode connectivity, allowing SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives to be used within the same storage infrastructure. This flexibility makes it easier to design scalable storage systems that combine high-capacity drives with high-speed NVMe devices, enabling balanced performance and capacity for a wide range of applications.
Hybrid RAID and HBA Functionality
By combining hardware RAID support with full HBA capabilities, the SmartRAID architecture allows administrators to run RAID arrays alongside direct-attached drives. This hybrid approach provides both data protection and direct device access where required, giving storage architects greater control over how storage resources are allocated.
Optimised for Software-Defined Storage
The 3204C8IXS adapter works well in software-defined storage environments where flexibility and reliability are essential. Hardware RAID can be used to improve system boot reliability, while raw device access can remain available for SDS platforms that require direct disk management and performance.
Enterprise Reliability
Built for continuous operation in server and data centre environments, this SmartRAID adapter focuses on stable performance and dependable storage connectivity. Its architecture is designed to support consistent data handling and minimise downtime across critical systems.
Efficient Power and Thermal Design
The adapter is engineered with efficient power usage in mind, helping reduce energy consumption and heat generation inside densely populated servers. This allows for reliable operation within modern rack environments where thermal efficiency and airflow management are important.
Scalable Storage Expansion
Designed to integrate easily into existing server platforms, the Microchip 3204C8IXS enables scalable storage expansion as infrastructure grows. Its versatile connectivity and performance capabilities allow organisations to build storage systems that adapt to evolving performance and capacity requirements.
The Microchip 1200U16EX2S 24Gbps SAS/SATA/NVMe PCIe Gen 4 HBA Adapter is a high-performance tri-mode host bus adapter designed to support modern enterprise storage environments. Built on Microchip’s SmartIOC 2200 controller architecture, it enables seamless connectivity across SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices while delivering the bandwidth required for demanding data centre and server applications. With PCIe Gen 4 host connectivity and advanced storage management capabilities, the adapter offers a flexible platform for integrating high-speed storage solutions while maintaining low latency and consistent throughput across mixed storage environments.
Key Features of Microchip 1200U16EX2S
Tri-mode connectivity supporting NVMe, 24Gbps SAS-4, and 6Gbps SATA devices
PCIe Gen 4 host interface for high-bandwidth server connectivity
Built on Microchip SmartIOC 2200 fifth-generation storage controller
Supports up to 64 NVMe devices and up to 256 SAS/SATA devices
DirectPath technology for low-latency NVMe performance
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) for efficient SAS/SATA aggregation
Secure boot, secure update, and hardware root of trust security features
Support for Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) and Universal Backplane Management (UBM)
Compatible with major storage software platforms including VMware vSAN and Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct
Low-profile MD2 form factor designed for server and storage system integration
Tri-Mode Storage Connectivity
The adapter delivers true tri-mode functionality, enabling simultaneous support for NVMe, SAS, and SATA storage devices. This flexibility allows system builders and administrators to deploy mixed storage infrastructures without requiring separate controllers, simplifying deployment while maintaining full performance capabilities for each storage protocol.
PCIe Gen 4 Host Performance
With PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, the adapter provides a high-bandwidth link between the server and attached storage devices. This enables significantly faster data transfer rates and ensures the controller can handle modern high-speed SSDs and large multi-drive storage configurations without bottlenecks.
SmartIOC 2200 Controller Architecture
Powered by Microchip’s fifth-generation SmartIOC 2200 controller, the adapter delivers reliable storage connectivity and advanced management capabilities. The controller integrates intelligent data path handling and a PCIe switch architecture that allows efficient communication between NVMe drives and the host system.
DirectPath NVMe Technology
DirectPath technology enables NVMe devices to communicate directly with the host processor with minimal overhead. This approach significantly reduces latency while increasing bandwidth efficiency, making it ideal for high-performance storage workloads such as virtualised environments, database processing, and high-speed data analytics.
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing
Microchip’s Dynamic Channel Multiplexing technology improves overall storage throughput by efficiently aggregating SAS and SATA hard drives across the 24Gbps SAS infrastructure. This ensures near-maximum link efficiency when connecting multiple drives through SAS expanders, helping maximise available bandwidth in large storage arrays.
Advanced Security Features
Integrated security features such as secure boot, secure firmware update, and hardware-based attestation help protect the storage infrastructure from unauthorized firmware modification. The built-in hardware root of trust aligns with modern supply chain security practices and strengthens overall platform integrity.
Enterprise Storage Software Compatibility
The adapter is designed to integrate with widely used enterprise storage platforms and operating systems. It supports environments including VMware vSAN, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, and OpenStack Swift or Ceph, making it suitable for cloud infrastructure, virtualisation platforms, and scalable software-defined storage deployments.
Backplane Management and Integration
Support for Intel Virtual Pin Port and Universal Backplane Management simplifies integration with intelligent backplanes. These technologies enable automatic device detection, simplified system management, and improved flexibility for system integrators designing modern server and storage platforms.
Flexible Device Connectivity
The adapter supports a wide range of device configurations, including large numbers of NVMe drives as well as extensive SAS or SATA storage arrays. This scalability allows it to function effectively in both high-performance NVMe deployments and traditional enterprise storage environments requiring high device density.
The Adaptec HBA Ultra 1200p-32i is a high-performance 24G SAS/SATA/NVMe tri-mode host bus adapter designed for demanding enterprise storage environments. Built to support modern data centers, server OEM platforms, and high-density storage systems, it provides a PCIe Gen 4 x16 interface with up to 32 internal connectivity ports. Powered by Microchip’s fifth-generation SmartIOC storage controller, the adapter delivers exceptional throughput, ultra-low latency NVMe connectivity, and flexible media support across SAS, SATA, and PCIe storage devices.
Key Features of HBA Ultra 1200p-32i
24Gbps SAS/SATA/NVMe tri-mode host bus adapter
PCIe Gen 4 x16 host interface for high bandwidth performance
Supports up to 32 internal media-facing ports
Built on Microchip 5th generation SmartIOC 2200 storage controller
DirectPath NVMe technology for ultra-low latency and maximum bandwidth
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) for near 100% link efficiency
Native HBA modes for SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage devices
Trusted Platform support with hardware root of trust
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) management support
Intel Virtual Pin Port (VPP) and Universal Backplane Management (UBM) compatibility
PLDM and Redfish Device Enablement (RDE) support for simplified management
Microchip ChipLink diagnostic tool for signal integrity and system validation
Tri-Mode Storage Connectivity
The HBA Ultra 1200p-32i provides flexible tri-mode connectivity, allowing SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices to operate through the same adapter. This capability simplifies storage architecture while allowing system builders to deploy mixed media environments that balance performance, capacity, and cost.
PCIe Gen 4 High-Bandwidth Interface
With a PCIe Gen 4 x16 host interface, the adapter provides the bandwidth required to support modern high-speed storage infrastructures. This ensures reliable performance when handling demanding workloads, including high-capacity data transfers, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing systems.
Powered by SmartIOC 2200 Controller
At the core of the HBA Ultra 1200p-32i is Microchip’s fifth-generation SmartIOC 2200 storage controller. This architecture delivers advanced processing efficiency, stable storage connectivity, and improved performance across large-scale enterprise storage environments.
DirectPath NVMe Acceleration
DirectPath technology integrates a PCIe switch within the adapter, enabling extremely low latency communication between NVMe drives and the host system. This design allows for higher bandwidth and improved performance in NVMe-based storage deployments where speed and responsiveness are critical.
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing Technology
Dynamic Channel Multiplexing (DCM) enhances performance by aggregating expander-attached SAS or SATA hard drives onto the 24G SAS infrastructure. This approach delivers near-complete link utilization, ensuring optimal throughput and efficient use of available bandwidth in large storage arrays.
Native Low-Latency Storage Modes
The adapter supports native HBA modes for all supported storage media, enabling the lowest possible latency for PCIe-based storage devices. This direct access design benefits workloads that rely on fast response times, such as database applications and high-performance computing tasks.
Trusted Platform Security
Integrated Trusted Platform support introduces a hardware root of trust aligned with the Open Compute Security Project. This capability strengthens system integrity and supply chain security while helping organizations protect critical infrastructure from unauthorized firmware or hardware modifications.
Self-Encrypting Drive Support
The HBA 1200 family supports management of self-encrypting drives, enabling hardware-level data protection across enterprise storage environments. This allows administrators to implement strong encryption policies without impacting system performance.
Advanced Backplane Management
Compatibility with Intel Virtual Pin Port and Universal Backplane Management standards simplifies integration with modern server backplanes. These technologies allow intelligent backplane communication and improved control of storage device management in complex server environments.
Modern Storage Management Integration
Support for Platform Level Data Model and Redfish Device Enablement enables streamlined storage monitoring and management through widely adopted industry standards. These technologies help system integrators and administrators deploy and manage storage infrastructure more efficiently.
Integrated Diagnostic Tools
Microchip’s ChipLink Diagnostic Tool provides signal integrity analysis and contextual documentation to assist with system validation and troubleshooting. This helps integrators reduce development time and bring storage solutions to market more quickly.
