Adaptec AAA-131U2 User manual

Adaptec AAA RAID Card Family
Adaptec's AAA RAID card family protects
against the devastating effects of lost data
and costly server downtime by providing
robust, yet affordable RAID solutions that
are easy to install and maintain. Each
card delivers data faster and more reliably
than native operating system software
RAID, provides more manageability fea-
tures, and does so at a fraction of the cost
of other high-end RAID solutions.
Whether you are looking for RAID pro-
tection on low-cost UDMA servers or a
scalable SCSI RAID server solution that
provides maximum performance and
configuration flexibility, the AAA RAID
card family delivers robust fault tolerance
that you can count on. All cards support
RAID levels 0, 1, 0/1, and 5, and addition-
al hardware RAID features, including
bootable arrays, hot-swap*, hot-spare, and
more, assuring round-the-clock fault tol-
erance for your mission-critical data.
Each product shares the same Adaptec
CI/O™Management Software to take the
complexity out of creating and managing
RAID arrays. Its easy-to-use graphical
user interface makes installation and stor-
age management point-and-click simple.
System administrators can manage storage
remotely, create multiple arrays simulta-
neously, and automate routine manage-
ment functions.
Choose from fully-scaleable 80 MByte/sec
Ultra2 SCSI or low-cost 66 MByte/sec
UDMA performance. These cards also
ADAPTEC®AAA®RAID CARD FAMILY
Affordable Hardware RAID Solutions for
PC Servers and Workstations
feature a powerful RAID coprocessor to
increase performance.
Like all Adaptec cards, the AAA RAID card
family has been rigorously tested with hun-
dreds of systems and peripherals to assure
compatibility and reliability. The Adaptec
AAA RAID card family provides real pro-
tection for your valuable data at an afford-
able price.
AAA-UDMA
Low-cost Ultra DMA RAID solution for
increased data protection
The Adaptec Ultra DMA/66 RAID Card
makes true hardware RAID more affordable
than ever before. Small businesses and
workgroups deploying low-cost servers for
Web, file, e-mail, database, and other busi-
ness-critical applications can't afford system
downtime or poor performance. By com-
bining advanced hardware RAID fault-tol-
erance features with affordable Ultra DMA
hard drives, the AAA-UDMA RAID Card
offers an ideal solution for server environ-
ments where cost is a primary considera-
tion.
AAA-131U2
Affordable SCSI RAID solution for increased
data protection and performance
Adaptec's Ultra2 SCSI RAID Card
AAA-131U2 provides robust hardware
RAID fault tolerance with the performance
and scalability of Ultra2 SCSI. It is an ideal
solution for entry-level server and work-
group environments such as Web, file,
e-mail, database, and other business-critical
applications where maximum system avail-
ability, expandability, and performance
optimization are paramount.
AAA-133U2
Three channel SCSI RAID for workgroup and
departmental servers
Larger server configurations for workgroups
and departments require performance and
scalability. Adaptec's AAA-133U2 adds to
the AAA-131U2 benefits by delivering three
channels on a single card. The three SCSI
channels triple bandwidth to 240 MByte/sec
and allow connection of up to 45 devices
providing scalability to grow as your busi-
ness grows. For increased performance, 16
MByte cache memory comes standard on
this RAID card.
RAID Card Family Highlights
■Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 0/1
and 5
■Maximum uptime with support for
hot-swap*, hot-spare, bootable
arrays, and more
■Easy-to-use GUI-based software for
simple installation and storage
management
■RAID coprocessor delivers high
performance by offloading RAID
functions from system CPU
■Ultra2 SCSI or Ultra DMA/66
performance
* SCSI only

AAA-UDMA
Low-cost Ultra DMA hardware
RAID solution for increased data
protection
Ideal for cost-sensitive users who
require true data protection
Entry-level UDMA servers
RAID 0, 1, 0/1, 5
Up to 66 MByte/sec
2 MByte (upgradable to 64 MB)
Up to 4 UDMA drives
32-bit PCI
Four 40-pin
None
Intel PC or equivalent with
available PCI slot
Windows®2000, NT®4.0,
NetWare 4.2 & 5.0
ARRAYCONFIG™UDMA
CI/O Management Software™
Full-size PCI card (12.283 x 4.2
inches, 31.191 x 10.668 cm)
0ºC to 55ºC
4 amps @+5v
5 years
AAA-131U2
Affordable SCSI hardware RAID
solution for increased data
protection and performance
Ideal for users who require
maximum system availability,
performance, and scalability
Entry-level SCSI servers and
workstations
RAID 0, 1, 0/1, 5
Up to 80 MByte/sec
2 MByte (upgradable to 64 MB)
Up to 15 SCSI devices
32-bit PCI
One 68-pin, LVD
One 50-pin
One 68-pin, LVD
Intel PC or equivalent with
available PCI slot
Windows 2000, NT 4.0, NetWare
4.2 & 5.0, UNIXWare 7.01
ARRAYCONFIG U2
CI/O Management Software
Half-size PCI card (6.93 x 4.2
inches, 17.526 x 10.668 cm)
0ºC to 55ºC
4 amps @+5v
5 years
Why To Buy
Customer Needs
Environment
RAID levels
Data Transfer Rate
Cache Memory
Device Support
Bus Type
Internal Connectors
External Connectors
System
Requirements
Operating Systems
Software In Kit
Physical
Dimensions
Operating
Temperature
Power Requirements
Warranty
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AAA-133U2
Three channel SCSI RAID for
workgroup and departmental
servers
Ideal for users who require
maximum system availability,
performance, and scalability
Workgroup and departmental
SCSI servers
RAID 0, 1, 0/1, 5
Up to 80 MByte/sec per channel
(three channels)
16 MByte (upgradable to 64 MB)
Up to 45 SCSI devices
32-bit PCI
Three 68-pin, LVD
One 50-pin
One 68-pin, LVD
Intel PC or equivalent with
available PCI slot
Windows 2000, NT 4.0, NetWare
4.2 & 5.0, UNIXWare 7.01
ARRAYCONFIG U2
CI/O Management Software
Full-size PCI card (12.283 x 4.2
inches, 31.191 x 10.668 cm)
0ºC to 55ºC
4 amps @+5v
5 years