General InformationThe 12 Gbps SmartRAID 3100 adapters, coupled with 12 Gbps SSDs, provide maximum read/write bandwidth and IOPS as well as acceleration and latency optimization through caching for the most performance-hungry transactional and database applications.SmartRAID 3100 adapters are full featured RAID adapters with integrated cache backup, up to 1.7 million IOPS, available in up to 24 native ports in LP/MD2, and have SSD caching on most adapter SKUs. Advancing the performance capabilities of SSD caching to a broader set of application workloads, SmartRAID 315x adapters support read and write-back caching. By caching writes to a redundant SSD cache pool, maxCache 4.0 leverages the performance and latency capabilities of SSD technology for both read and write workloads. The read caching function is also improved with maxCache 4.0, with additional optimizations to the learned-path algorithm and SSD caching software. Integrated Cache Protection The SmartRAID family continues Microsemi's battery-free portfolio. The SmartRAID 3100 Series integrates flash-based cache protection to enable instant cache protection. The tethered Microsemi Adaptec ASCM- 35F capacitor module supports a five-year lifetime and is continuously monitored by the Smart firmware to make sure that the data can be safely backed up to the flash memory on the SmartRAID adapter in case of a power loss. Advanced Data Protection and Ease of Use Microsemi's industry-leading Smart Storage stack delivers maximum reliability and best-in-class performance that all RAID levels come to expect, plus unique features like Mixed Mode support (RAID and HBA devices can be used simultaneously), adapter power management (reduces power consumption up to 30 percent), and advanced data management features that allow data migration from existing RAID arrays to new ones when upgrading old hard disks or worn-out SSDs. Microsemi's Adaptec maxView provides an HTML5 web interface that can be used in standard desktops and mobile browsers for all storage configuration and management needs. It supports local and remote management, and comes with plugins for major storage management software suites for enterprises and data centers. Features >1.7M 4K random read IOPs, a >60% boost over prior generations maxCache 4.0 caching software RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM, and 10 ADM Supports simultaneous running of RAID and raw devices (mixed mode) Fourth-generation Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP), integrated with all SmartRAID 315x products Up to 24 native SAS/SATA ports in a LP/MD2 design 12 Gbps and 6 Gbps compatibility with HDD or SSD SAS/SATA devices 12 Gbps throughput per SAS port using mini-SAS HD connectors Microsemi's 12 Gbps SmartROC x8 PCIe Gen3 interface with 12 Gbps SAS ports to enable a new generation of performance Technical InformationHost Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8Controller Type: 12Gb/s SASRAID Supported: YesRAID Levels: 0RAID Levels: 1RAID Levels: 5RAID Levels: 6RAID Levels: 50RAID Levels: 60RAID Levels: 10 ADMRAID Levels: 1 ADMMemoryCache Memory: 1 GBInterfaces/PortsTotal Number of SAS Ports: 4Number of SAS Ports (Internal): 4SAS Connector Details: 1 SFF-8643Physical CharacteristicsHeight: 2.5"Width: 6.6"Form Factor: Plug-in Card
The 12 Gbps SmartRAID 3100 adapters, coupled with 12 Gbps SSDs, provide maximum read/write bandwidth and IOPS as well as acceleration and latency optimization through caching for the most performance-hungry transactional and database applications.


SmartRAID 3100 adapters are full featured RAID adapters with integrated cache backup, up to 1.7 million IOPS, available in up to 24 native ports in LP/MD2, and have SSD caching on most adapter SKUs.


Features
>1.7M 4K random read IOPs, a >60% boost over prior generations

maxCache 4.0 caching software

RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1 ADM, and 10 ADM

Supports simultaneous running of RAID and raw devices (mixed mode)

Fourth-generation Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP), integrated with all SmartRAID 315x products

Up to 24 native SAS/SATA ports in a LP/MD2 design

12 Gbps and 6 Gbps compatibility with HDD or SSD SAS/SATA devices

12 Gbps throughput per SAS port using mini-SAS HD connectors

Microsemi's 12 Gbps SmartROC x8 PCIe Gen3 interface with 12 Gbps SAS ports to enable a new generation of performance

Ports
4 internal
Connectors
1 x SFF-8643
maxCache 4.0
Yes
Cache Protection
Yes, integrated
All Core Boost Speed
SmartRAID 3151-4i adapter
Additional low profile vented bracket
RAID Levels
0, 1, 5, 6, 50, 60, 1 ADM, 10 ADM
Form Factor
MD2-Low Profile
Bus Interface
8-Lane PCIe Gen3
Processor
12 Gbps ROC
Key software features
- maxCache 4.0 caching software (all SmartRAID 315x products with cache protection)
- Mixed mode allows to use RAID and HBA devices simultaneously
- Adapter dynamic power management to save up to 30% power
- Supports up to 256 SAS or SATA devices using SAS expanders
- Support for native 4K sector SAS and SATA devices in addition to 512-byte sector devices
- Triple mirroring, move array, split mirroring
- RAID advanced data management
- 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 sparesglobal, dedicated, and pooled
- Automatic/manual rebuild of hot spares
- SES and SAF-TE enclosure management
- Configurable stripe size
- S.M.A.R.T. support
- BMC support
- Dynamic sector repair
- Staggered drive spin-up
- Bootable array support
- Support for tape devices, autoloaders
- MSI-X support for all device drivers for all supported operating systems
- Secure boot support for the uEFI host BIOS
- USB image available on storage.microsemi.com/en-us/support/start to boot maxView GUI from any USB device for enhanced GUI-based setup and offline maintenance
Management utilities
- maxView Storage Manager:
- Web-based GUI management utility
- OS support: Windows, Linux, Solaris, VMware
- Remote configuration, monitoring, and notification
- Remote firmware updates
- SMI-S
- SMTP ARCCONF
- Command-line interface
- SMI-S support for VMware
BIOS Configuration Utility (CTRL+A):
- Legacy configuration utility
- Flashable BIOS support uEFI BIOS Configuration Utility
- HII-based configuration utility
- Flashable BIOS support
Event Monitor:
- Lightweight event monitoring and logging tool
- Distributes adapter events and notifies user
Cache
1 GB DDR4/2100 MH
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, Fedora, Debian Linux, Ubuntu Linux, Sun Solaris, FreeBSD, VMware ESXi. The latest drivers are available at storage.microsemi.com/en-us/support/start. Supports open-source Linux drivers and inbox drivers
Operating Temperature
0^oC to 55^oC with 200 LFM airflow, without flash (SmartRAID 3154-24i requires 250 LFM), 0^oC to 50^oC with 200 LFM airflow, with flash (SmartRAID 3154-24i requires 250 LFM)
Regulatory Certification
CE, FCC, UL, C-tick, VCCI, KCC, CNS
Environmental Compliance
RoHS
MTBF
1.37 million hours, measured at 40^oC
Item Dimension ( L inchxW inchxH inch)
15 x 10 x 2
Weight
2.00 lb
Warranty Information
3 Years