Compatible With Open Source Technologies: Red Hat, SUSE, SCO OpenServer, FreeBSD, Xen

Built upon the same high-performance architecture as the Adaptec Series 5 family of Unified Serial¨ (SATA/SAS) RAID controllers, Adaptec RAID Series 5Z introduces Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP – pronounced “zemcap”) – instant flash-based cached data protection that can save data centers thousands of dollars in operating costs by eliminating expensive battery installation, monitoring, replacement and disposal. ZMCP provides cached data protection within minutes of installation and preserves data for up to 10 years. Adaptec Series 5Z controllers are up to 5X faster than competing products and feature Adaptec Intelligent Power Management – providing up to 70% savings in storage power and cooling costs.

- Enable Controller Cache for Maximum Performance -
The fastest way for a RAID controller to fulfill a read or write request is to serve data out of its cache. Savvy network administrators know that enabling the RAID controller cache offers significant performance benefits, such as reduced latency in I/O requests, bandwidth and queue depths that surpass software application limits, and on-the-fly parity calculations on sequential writes.

- Series 5Z Delivers Advanced Data Protection -
Adaptec RAID Code (ARC) delivers maximum reliability with RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50, 60 and JBOD.

- Broad Open Source Operating System Support -
The Series 5Z family supports all major open source operating systems, including RedHat, SUSE, and FreeBSD.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection replaces Lithium Ion batteries and eliminates battery-related installation, monitoring, maintenance, disposal and replacement costs. Stores protected data for up to 10 years.
• Provides instant RAID cache protection: charges in minutes instead of hours; RAID performance optimized immediately
• Environmentally conscious: no toxic battery disposal
• Adaptec Intelligent Power Management reduces storage power and cooling costs by up to 70%
• 1.2GHz Dual Core RAID on Chip (ROC); 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 port configurations; RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50, 60

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• IA-32, AMD32, EM64T, or AMD64 environments
• See www.adaptec.com/support for the latest driver downloads