
Best selling Storage controllers from Adaptec
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1. Adaptec SmartRAID 3101-4i: PCI-Ex8 Contr.
The Adaptec SmartRAID 3101-4i is a powerful RAID controller specifically designed for use in server environments and data centers. With a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and an impressive data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s, this controller offers an optimal solution for managing storage resources. It supports a variety of RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing for flexible adaptation to different storage requirements. The controller is equipped with four internal SAS/SATA ports that ensure high bandwidth and fast data access times. Additionally, the SmartRAID 3101-4i features 1 GB of DDR4 RAM, significantly enhancing performance during random read operations. The support for hot plugging enables easy maintenance and expansion of the system without the need for shutdown. This controller is therefore an ideal choice for businesses seeking a reliable and high-performance storage solution.
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1ADM, and 10ADM
- Maximum IOPS of up to 1.5 million for random read operations
- Hot plugging functionality for easy maintenance
- Optimized for performance-intensive transaction and database applications
- Compatible with 12 Gbps SSDs for maximum bandwidth.

2. Adaptec HBA 1100-8I: PCI-Ex8 HBA controller
The Adaptec HBA 1100-8i is a powerful Host Bus Adapter specifically designed for connecting storage devices via SATA and SAS. With a PCI-Express x8 interface, this controller enables a high data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s. It supports up to 8 channels and can connect a variety of storage peripherals, including hard drives and solid-state drives. The controller is designed in a low-profile form factor, making it ideal for compact systems. Support for Native Command Queuing enhances efficiency in data processing, while broad compatibility with various operating systems, including Windows and Linux, allows for flexible integration into existing systems. The HBA 1100-8i is thus a reliable solution for users who need powerful and versatile storage connectivity.
- Supports up to 8 channels for maximum flexibility in storage connectivity
- High data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s for fast data transfers
- Compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Windows and Linux
- Integrated support for Native Command Queuing to improve efficiency
- Low-profile design for use in compact systems.

3. Adaptec HBA 1100-4I: PCI-Ex8 HBA controller
The Adaptec HBA 1100-4i is a powerful RAID controller designed for use in demanding storage environments. With a PCI-Express x8 interface and a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Gbit/s, this controller offers high bandwidth and low latency, making it ideal for integration into server and storage solutions. The controller supports up to 256 connectable hard drives and allows for the connection of SATA and SAS devices through its internal ports. The HBA 1100-4i is available in a low-profile format, making it suitable for various cases and server configurations. Additionally, the robust Smart Storage Stack ensures reliable performance and compatibility with existing Microsemi Adaptec solutions. With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1,400,000 hours, this controller is designed for durability and reliability.
- Maximum data transfer rate of 12 Gbit/s
- Supports up to 256 hard drives
- Low-profile form factor for flexible integration
- Compatible with SATA III and SAS 12 Gbit/s
- Robust Smart Storage Stack for high reliability.

4. Adaptec SmartRAID 3154-8i: PCI-Ex8 Contr.
The Adaptec SmartRAID 3154-8i is a powerful PCIe 3.0 SAS/SATA hardware RAID controller designed for demanding storage applications. With an impressive data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbps and support for various RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, this controller offers a flexible and reliable solution for managing storage resources. The SmartRAID 3154-8i features 8 internal SAS/SATA ports in a low-profile MD2 form factor, making it ideal for compact systems. The integrated 4 GB DDR4 cache memory technology enhances performance and optimizes data processing, while the Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection ensures data security. This controller is particularly suited for applications with high IOPS requirements, such as databases and transaction-intensive environments.
- Supports up to 256 connected drives for extensive storage solutions
- MaxCache 4.0 caching technology to boost performance for read and write operations
- Hot plugging functionality for easy maintenance and system expansion
- Optimized for high IOPS performance with up to 1.5 million IOPS for random read operations
- Two SFF-8643 connectors for flexible connection options.

5. Adaptec HBA 1100-8E: PCI-Ex8 HBA controller
The Adaptec HBA 1100-8E is a powerful PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter specifically designed for modern storage solutions in data centers and enterprises. With support for SATA 6 Gb/s and SAS 12 Gb/s, this controller offers a high data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s. It allows for the connection of up to 256 storage peripherals, including hard drives, tape drives, and solid-state drives. The low-profile form factor ensures space-saving installation in servers and workstations. Intelligent connectivity and high reliability make the HBA 1100-8E an ideal choice for high data volume environments. Additionally, the controller is compatible with various operating systems, including Red Hat Linux, Microsoft Windows, and VMware ESXi, making it a flexible solution for diverse IT infrastructures.
- High port density with support for up to 256 storage devices
- Data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s
- Compatible with a variety of operating systems
- Low power consumption and high efficiency
- Supports Native Command Queuing for improved performance.

6. Adaptec Microchip SmartRAID 3101-4i
The SmartRAID 3101E-4i 12 Gbps PCIe Gen 3 SAS/SATA RAID adapter offers an entry-level solution with the robustness and performance of hardware RAID and the industry-leading capabilities of the SmartRAID 3100 series. This solution provides a significant performance boost over other entry-level adapter card solutions through an integrated 1 GB DRAM cache, making it a powerful hardware RAID solution for cost-sensitive platforms that do not require the full capabilities of our fully equipped SmartRAID adapters. The SmartRAID 3101E-4i supports RAID levels: RAID 0, 1, 1 ADM, 10, and 10 ADM. With broad operating system support and compatibility with the ecosystem, SmartRAID adapters are easy to implement and scale. The unified maxView management tools and drivers for Adaptec HBA, RAID, and Expander solutions allow for simple management across the entire product line. The SmartRAID 3101E-4i RAID adapters are ideal solutions for industrial PC workstations or entry-level servers that require connectivity to 6G SATA or SAS-3 drives for redundant boot support and I/O-intensive applications such as databases or video editing. Microsemi's industry-leading Smart Storage Stack offers maximum reliability and optimal performance at all RAID levels. Additionally, it provides special features such as 'mixed mode' (allowing RAID and HBA drives to be used simultaneously), adapter power management (reducing power consumption by up to 30 percent), and innovative data management functions that enable the migration of data from existing to new RAID arrays when old hard drives or worn-out SSDs are replaced.

7. Adaptec RAID 8405: PCI-Ex8 RAID controller
The Adaptec RAID 8405 is a powerful PCI-Express x8 RAID controller specifically designed for data centers, IT environments, and standard server applications. With a combination of 12 Gbit/s RAID-on-Chip technology and an x8 PCIe 3.0 interface, this controller delivers outstanding performance and data security. Supporting up to 256 connectable hard drives and the ability to configure various RAID levels such as 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, it offers a flexible solution for demanding storage requirements. The controller is equipped with 4 native SAS/SATA ports, enabling high data transfer rates of up to 6.6 GB/s for sequential reads and 6.2 GB/s for sequential writes. The use of Mini-SAS-HD connectors enhances flexibility in configuration and integration into existing systems.
- Supports up to 256 hard drive connections for extensive storage solutions
- Allows RAID configurations with various RAID levels for maximum data security
- Powerful data transfer rates of up to 6.6 GB/s for reading and 6.2 GB/s for writing
- Equipped with 1024 MB RAM for improved processing speed
- Hot Spare function for increased reliability and availability.

8. Adaptec SmartRAID 3151-4i: PCI-Ex8 Contr.
The Adaptec SmartRAID 3151-4i is a powerful RAID controller designed for use in demanding storage environments. With four ports for SATA3 and SAS3, this controller offers high flexibility and compatibility with various storage drives. The PCI-Express x8 interface enables fast data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbit/s, ensuring efficient use of the available bandwidth. The controller supports a variety of RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing for optimal data integrity and availability. Additionally, the SmartRAID 3151-4i is equipped with a 1 GB cache memory size to further enhance performance. The controller's form factor is suitable for both full-height and low-profile applications, making it versatile. With support for hot plugging, drives can be added or removed while the system is running without the need for a shutdown.
- Supports up to 256 connected hard drives
- Various RAID levels for flexible data storage
- Hot plugging functionality for easy maintenance
- Compatible with common Windows and server operating systems
- Integrated DDR4 RAM for improved performance.

9. Adaptec SMARTRAID 3102E-8I IN
Entry-level Adaptec SmartRAID 3100E RAID adapters are cost-effective hardware RAID solutions. They have been added to our trusted Smart Storage platform to support deployments that use fewer drives and can benefit from caching capabilities but do not need the full cache backup or advanced RAID levels of our full-featured RAID adapters.

10. Adaptec SmartRAID 3102-8i: PCI-Ex8 Contr.
The Adaptec SmartRAID 3102-8i is a powerful RAID controller designed for use in demanding storage environments. With support for up to 256 connected storage devices and a high data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s over SAS and 6 Gbit/s over SATA, this controller offers a flexible and efficient solution for data management. The SmartRAID 3102-8i features a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, allowing for easy integration into various systems. Support for multiple RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, ensures high data security and availability. Additionally, the controller is equipped with 2 GB of DDR4 RAM, further enhancing performance and efficiency in data processing. Its low-profile design allows for space-saving installation in server and workstation environments.
- Supports up to 256 storage devices
- High data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s over SAS
- Versatile RAID level support for data security
- Equipped with 2 GB of DDR4 RAM for improved performance
- Low-profile design for space-saving installation.
