The Adaptec RAID 3405 is a 4-port controller that supports SATA and SAS drives and next-generation PCIe connectivity. It features Adaptec RAID Code (ARC) with RAID levels 0, 1, 1E,... more
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Interfaces: 1 x storage - Serial ATA-300 / SAS - 36 pin 4i Mini MultiLane SAS (SFF-8087) ( internal )
Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI Express x4 - low-profile
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards: CE, VCCI, C-Tick, FCC, RoHS
Software / system requirements
Software Included: Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer's product description
The Adaptec RAID 3405 is a 4-port controller that supports SATA and SAS drives and next-generation PCIe connectivity. It features Adaptec RAID Code (ARC) with RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD, as well as Copyback Hot Spare and Optional Snapshot Backup. With an MD2 low-profile form factor, this card will fit into any server, including high-density rack mount and blade servers.
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 3 years warranty
Software / system requirements
OS Required: SCO OpenServer, UnixWare, FreeBSD, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Novell NetWare 6.5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SunSoft Solaris x86 10, Microsoft Windows Vista
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 3 years
Advantages: online capacity expansion, deals with hard disc problems better Disadvantages: slow compared to software RAID
...recommend upgrading to current firmware and 2.16 storcon utl (both are on www.intel.com. There is a linux version of the 2.16 storcon, but it was hard to find!)
With initial installation on a Gigabyte GA7 motherboard and Adaptec 2940AU SCSI controller, the problems with onboard intel BIOS / adaptec 2940AU and mobo BIOS reared it's ugly head.
I could not for the life of me with all the PCI juggling, IRQ remapping and BIOS remapping options get it to boot with a Adaptec SCSI card and Intel RAID card. I asked a friend about his setup, and he had no problems (he was running a Intel serverboard with his SRCS14L)
My problem was solved by removing SCSI from system completely and migrating to IDE bootup drives (which was such a pain on linux!)
Current drivers are 2.05 which are included since the 2.4.19 kernel.
As with all RAID controllers...
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Advantages: Speed, 5 year warrenty Disadvantages: Low capacity considering price
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These controller cards typically come in PCI (32 bit) or PCI-X (64 bit) flavours. Some have the ability to be installed in either slots, but this will vary depending on the controller card purchased.
An Adaptec 29160N works well with these drives and can be picked up second hand for around £30. For a good source on information regarding SCSI controller cards, vist Adaptecs website at www.adaptec.com. You may also need to consider a drive cooler as well, as these drives run hot due to their high rotational speeds.
However, in my opinion this additional cost is well worth it. Whatever type of work you currently perform on you PC, it will boot faster, open applications quicker and generally feel more responsive. And if your system is still not fast enough, you can buy 2 or 3 drives, a RAID card and configure them as a stripped set which will give...
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Advantages: small, long lifespan, powerful Disadvantages: low Grafic Card
...Well, in my opinion it is really great computer.
First of all I would like point up the size and the lifespan of this laptop. It's quite small and has quite powerful battery. It's very important for laptops. 4 hours of lifespan, in my opinion is enough for using computer without thinking about power lack.
Secondly, it's powerful computer. That shows "Core Duo" technology in it. That means your computer will be more quickly than computer with common processor! Moreover, hard disk drive is quite spacious. Of course, it is not fitted for games.
Finally, I recommend this computer and for home using and for business. Of course, it has not the newest technologies. However, Fujitsu Siemens AMILO Pro V3405 Edition would be the great decision if you have not any special needs....
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