Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Red Hat Linux SUSE Linux SCO OpenServer UnixWare Sun Solaris FreeBSD VMware ESX For a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 15321 Benefits Delivers a new price/performance level and enhanced reliability for entry-level applications Key Differentiators Intelligent Power Management Customer Needs The better reliability offered by hardware RAID, and a feature set designed for the latest applications, including Linux open source drivers and external connectivity, without needing to step up to the cost of a more sophisticated controller for their entry-level applications. Form Factor MD2 Low-Profile Cache Memory 128MB of DDR2 memory RAID Levels RAID levels 0, 1, 10, JBOD Key RAID Features • Supports 4 direct-attached or up to 128 SATA or SAS disk drives using SAS expanders • Quick initialization • Online Capacity Expansion • Copyback Hot Spare • Dynamic caching algorithm • Native Command Queuing (NCQ) • Background initialization • Hot-plug drive support • RAID Level Migration • Hot spares – global, dedicated, and pooled • Automatic/manual rebuild of hot spares • SAF-TE enclosure management • Configurable stripe size • S.M.A.R.T. support • Multiple arrays per disk drive • Bad stripe table • Dynamic sector repair • Staggered drive spin-up • Bootable array support • Optimized Disk Utilization Bus System Interface Type 8-lane PCIe Internal Connectors 1 internal (SFF-8087) MiniSAS Data Transfer Rate 3 Gb/s per port Package Contents • Adaptec RAID 2405 Controller • Low profile vented bracket • Quick Installation Guide (English/French/German/Italian/Spanish) • Software and documentation CDs • Cable: one Mini SAS x4 to (4x) SATA fanout cable w/ sideband(2247000-R), 0.5 meter Warranty 3 years