Features

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 offering up to 1.7 million IOPS, available in up to 24 native ports in LP/MD2, and have integrated cache backup and 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 315x 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.

>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

Specifications

Model

SmartRAID
3154-16i

Order Number

2295000-R

Ports

16 internal

Connectors

4 x SFF-8643

maxCache 4.0

Yes

Cache Protection

Yes, integrated

Package Contents

SmartRAID 3154-16i adapter with integrated flash backup
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 spares-global, 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

4 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. For a detailed list, visit: ASK Answer ID 17449 .

Dimensions

2.535" H � 6.6" L (64 mm � 167 mm)

Operating Temperature

0 �C to 55 �C with 200 LFM airflow, without flash (SmartRAID 3154-24i requires 250 LFM); 0 �C to 50 �C with 200 LFM airflow, with flash (SmartRAID 3154-24i requires 250 LFM) Note: This Microsemi Adaptec card contains a powerful RAID processor which requires adequate airflow to operate reliably. Only install this card into server or PC chassis with at least 200 LFM airflow (250 LFM airflow for (SmartRAID 3154-24i). Temperature measured 1 inch from RAID adapter.

Regulatory Certification

CE, FCC, UL, C-tick, VCCI, KCC, CNS

Environmental Compliance

RoHS

MTBF

1.7 million hours, measured at 40 �C

Warranty

3 years

Warranty Details
Warranty Period : 3 Years