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The Microchip 2304400-R 12Gb/s PCIe Gen3 Smart Storage Entry RAID adapter delivers reliable hardware RAID performance for systems that require efficient storage management without the overhead of advanced enterprise RAID features. Designed for environments with smaller drive counts, it provides dependable data protection, flexible configuration options, and strong throughput using Microchip’s proven Smart Storage platform. With support for both SAS and SATA drives, mixed-mode operation, and intelligent caching, this adapter offers a practical solution for cost-conscious storage deployments that still demand consistent performance and reliability.
The SmartRAID 3100E platform is engineered to provide reliable hardware RAID capabilities for entry-level storage environments. It offers essential RAID protection and caching features while avoiding the complexity and cost associated with higher-tier RAID adapters, making it suitable for systems that require dependable storage performance with a smaller number of drives.
Mixed-mode functionality allows drives connected to the adapter to operate either in RAID arrays or as raw devices simultaneously. This flexibility enables administrators to allocate certain drives for protected storage while allowing others to function as direct-access devices, simplifying system configuration and storage management.
With support for both 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA devices, the adapter delivers strong connectivity for modern HDDs and SSDs. Mini-SAS HD connectors provide high-bandwidth data transfer, enabling each SAS port to achieve full 12Gb/s throughput for efficient storage communication.
A range of RAID management features supports reliable array operation and maintenance. Capabilities include RAID level migration, online capacity expansion, quick initialization, background initialization, and automatic or manual rebuild of hot spares, helping maintain system uptime while simplifying storage administration.
An intelligent caching algorithm enhances performance by optimizing how data is stored and retrieved from connected drives. Combined with support for Native Command Queuing (NCQ), the adapter can handle high I/O workloads efficiently while maintaining consistent throughput.
Built on a 28nm SmartROC SAS/SATA protocol controller, the adapter is designed to deliver reliable performance while minimizing power consumption. Dynamic power management helps reduce energy usage by up to 30%, making it suitable for energy-conscious server environments.
Multiple management utilities are available to simplify configuration and monitoring, including maxView Storage Manager, ARCCONF command-line tools, BIOS configuration utilities, and event monitoring tools. These utilities provide administrators with flexible options for both graphical and command-based system management.
The adapter supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows Server environments, major Linux distributions, virtualization platforms, and enterprise UNIX systems. Smart PQI drivers with multi-queue and MSI-X support help maintain efficient communication between the host system and connected storage devices.
Designed in a low-profile MD2 form factor, the adapter measures 2.535 inches in height and 6.6 inches in length, allowing integration into a variety of server configurations. It operates in environments ranging from 0°C to 55°C with appropriate airflow, supporting dependable operation in demanding data center conditions.
The Microchip 2304400-R 12Gb/s PCIe Gen3 Smart Storage Entry RAID adapter delivers reliable hardware RAID performance for systems that require efficient storage management without the overhead of advanced enterprise RAID features. Designed for environments with smaller drive counts, it provides dependable data protection, flexible configuration options, and strong throughput using Microchip’s proven Smart Storage platform. With support for both SAS and SATA drives, mixed-mode operation, and intelligent caching, this adapter offers a practical solution for cost-conscious storage deployments that still demand consistent performance and reliability.
The SmartRAID 3100E platform is engineered to provide reliable hardware RAID capabilities for entry-level storage environments. It offers essential RAID protection and caching features while avoiding the complexity and cost associated with higher-tier RAID adapters, making it suitable for systems that require dependable storage performance with a smaller number of drives.
Mixed-mode functionality allows drives connected to the adapter to operate either in RAID arrays or as raw devices simultaneously. This flexibility enables administrators to allocate certain drives for protected storage while allowing others to function as direct-access devices, simplifying system configuration and storage management.
With support for both 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA devices, the adapter delivers strong connectivity for modern HDDs and SSDs. Mini-SAS HD connectors provide high-bandwidth data transfer, enabling each SAS port to achieve full 12Gb/s throughput for efficient storage communication.
A range of RAID management features supports reliable array operation and maintenance. Capabilities include RAID level migration, online capacity expansion, quick initialization, background initialization, and automatic or manual rebuild of hot spares, helping maintain system uptime while simplifying storage administration.
An intelligent caching algorithm enhances performance by optimizing how data is stored and retrieved from connected drives. Combined with support for Native Command Queuing (NCQ), the adapter can handle high I/O workloads efficiently while maintaining consistent throughput.
Built on a 28nm SmartROC SAS/SATA protocol controller, the adapter is designed to deliver reliable performance while minimizing power consumption. Dynamic power management helps reduce energy usage by up to 30%, making it suitable for energy-conscious server environments.
Multiple management utilities are available to simplify configuration and monitoring, including maxView Storage Manager, ARCCONF command-line tools, BIOS configuration utilities, and event monitoring tools. These utilities provide administrators with flexible options for both graphical and command-based system management.
The adapter supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows Server environments, major Linux distributions, virtualization platforms, and enterprise UNIX systems. Smart PQI drivers with multi-queue and MSI-X support help maintain efficient communication between the host system and connected storage devices.
Designed in a low-profile MD2 form factor, the adapter measures 2.535 inches in height and 6.6 inches in length, allowing integration into a variety of server configurations. It operates in environments ranging from 0°C to 55°C with appropriate airflow, supporting dependable operation in demanding data center conditions.
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