Adaptec 1220SA - RAID Controller User manual

Serial ATA, the successor technology to parallel
ATA for data storage, is a point-to-point
connection that delivers full throughput to
each storage device by allowing multiple
ports to be managed by a single controller.
Adaptec Serial ATA technology delivers data
transfer rates starting at 3.0 Gb/s and a per-
formance roadmap that calls for extensions
to 6.0 Gb/s. Adaptec Serial ATA cables are
thinner, simpler to route and install, and
provide better airflow for system cooling
than parallel ATA cables.
Adaptec RAID 1220SA
The Adaptec RAID 1220SA card is a PCI
Express x1, two-port SATA controller featuring
Adaptec HostRAID™ – an integrated RAID
technology that maximizes system performance
and uptime. The Adaptec 1220SA supports
up to two Serial ATA drives and offers RAID
levels 0 (striping), 1 (mirroring), JBOD
(individual drive). The Adaptec 48-bit LBA
support enables use of disk drives exceeding
137 GB in capacity. The Adaptec 1220SA
supports Windows® XP, Windows 2000,
Windows 2003, Netware, RedHat Linux,
and SuSE Linux.
Adaptec Serial ATA RAID applications
The Adaptec 1220SA allows end-users to
tune their system performance and data
protection. On personal computers, the
striping feature of the Adaptec 1220SA
bolsters the performance of applications
such as audio/video streaming and gaming.
The mirroring capability of the Adaptec
1220SA protects data for applications such
as personal finance. In the small office and
home office environment, the Adaptec
1220SA can be used as a boot device to
protect the operating system in print, file,
and storage servers.
Why Adaptec Serial ATA RAID?
Adaptec makes it easy to cost-effectively
deploy, manage, scale, and protect storage.
Our products and technology are based on a
proven RAID core; tested compatibility with
operating systems, motherboards, applications,
and drives; RAID education; and
global support.
Adaptec RAID 1220SA performance
advantages
The Adaptec 1220SA improves performance
over a comparable SATA RAID controller by
offering two 3Gb/s Serial ATA ports, NCQ
support and a PCI Express x1 host interface
with bandwidth up to 500 MB/s.
Easy-to-use storage management
The intuitive Adaptec Storage Manager™ (ASM)
tool centralizes management of all Adaptec
RAID products. ASM enables remote RAID
management, monitoring, and configuration
through secure, encrypted communication.
Pop-up tips and online help simplify RAID
array creation and management.
Compatibility, reliability, and support
Adaptec has been delivering storage and
I/O solutions for over 25 years, and is the
undisputed RAID leader – no technology
is more proven. These cards are tested
thoroughly for third-party compatibility,
and backed by a 3-year warranty and
legendary Adaptec technical support.
SERIAL ATA RAID DATA SHEET
Adaptec®RAID 1220SA
PCI Express x1, 2-port SATA 3Gb/s RAID
Cost-effective storage connectivity and data protection
for desktops, workstations, and sub-entry servers
Product Highlights
PCI Express x1
Two Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports
RAID 0 and 1
Low-profile form factor
Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
48-bit LBA support
SATA tape support
RoHS compliant

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Adaptec RAID 1220SA
1220SA
SERIAL ATA RAID DATA SHEET
Why to buy
Customer needs
Environment
Device support
Data transfer rates
RAID levels
Bus type
System requirements
Operating system support
Kit includes
Physical dimensions
Operating temperature
Power requirements
Warranty
Adaptec RAID 1220SA RoHS kit
Ordering Part Number: 2232100-R
Low-cost Serial ATA RAID card for data protection and
increased performance
Ideal for desktop and workstations as well as entry-level servers
requiring RAID mirroring or striping
Small office and home office as a boot device for print, file, and
storage servers. Enhanced performance for video editing,
video/audio streaming, and gaming applications
Up to two Serial ATA disk drives
48-bit LBA supports drives larger than 137 GB
SATA tape drives
Up to 3.0 Gb/s
0, 1, and JBOD
PCI Express x1
Intel or AMD architecture with available PCI Express x1 slot
Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Netware 6.5,
RedHat and SuSE Linux (for latest supported kernels, visit
www.adaptec.com)
Adaptec 1220SA controller with full-size bracket
Two 1-meter Serial ATA cables
Low-profile replacement bracket
Quick Install Guide
Bootable Installation CD containing:
-Operating system drivers
-Complete user documentation (pdf)
Adaptec Storage Manager CD containing:
-Adaptec Storage Manager GUI software
-Complete user documentation (pdf)
2.5 inch H x 3.5 inch L
6.4 cm H x 8.5 cm L
0 to 55 degrees C
0.9 amps @ 3.3V
3 years