Benefits
    Ideal for entry-level server to high-end server platforms and high-performance workstations without compromising robust 6Gb/s performance and proven Adaptec reliability. 

Key Differentiators
    LP MD2 form factor for up to 16 native SAS/SATA ports
    Up to 24 native SAS/SATA ports
    Third generation ZMCP (AFM-700) optional
    Complete portfolio of SAS HD cables available

Customer Needs
    High I/O transaction and high bandwidth processing; solutions that reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs. 

Key Software Features
    Optimized Disk Utilization
    Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
    HBA Mode and Simple Volume Mode for automatic deployment
    Supports up to 256 SAS or SATA devices using SAS expanders
    Hybrid RAID 1 & 10
    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
    Multiple arrays per disk drive
    Dynamic sector repair
    Staggered drive spin-up
    Bootable array support
    Support for Tape Devices, Autoloaders

Management Utilities
Software
    Adaptec maxView Storage Manager
    Web based GUI Management Utility
    OS Support: Windows, Linux, Solaris VMware
    Remote configuration, monitoring & notification
    Remote firmware updates
    SMI-S Support
    SNMP, SMTP

ARCCONF
    Command Line Interface
    SMI-S support for VMware

Adaptec BIOS Configuration Utility (ACU)
    BIOS level configuration utility
    Flashable BIOS support

Adaptec uEFI BIOS Configuration Utility
    HII based confi guration utility
    Flashable BIOS support

Operating System
    Microsoft Windows
    Red Hat Linux
    SUSE Linux
    Fedora
    Debian Linux
    Ubuntu Linux
    Sun Solaris
    FreeBSD
    VMware ESX

For a detailed list see ASK Answer ID 17239.

Data Transfer Rate
    6 Gb/s per port 

Bus System Interface
    8-lane PCIe Gen3 

Form Factor
    MD2- Low Profile

Cache Memory
    1024MB

Connector Configuration
    Four internal mini SAS HD (SFF-8643)

Package Contents
    Adaptec RAID 1605 adapter
    Additional low profile vented bracket
   
    Also included with each adapter:
    Quick Installation Guide* (English/French/German/Italian/ Japanese/Spanish)
    Adaptec RAID Installation DVD (bootable, incl. documentation, drivers & software)

    *Single does not include cables or Quick Installation Guide 

Physical Size
    2.535"H x 6.6"L (64mm x 167mm)

Operating Temperature
    0°C to 55°C* (with 200 LFM airflow without AFM-700)
    0°C to 50°C* (with 200 LFM airflow with AFM-700)

    Note: This Adaptec card contains a powerful RAID processor which requires adequate airflow to operate reliably. Please install this card only into server or PC chassis with recommended airflow (200 LFM).

    * Ambient temperature measured 1" away from the RAID processor 

Operating Voltage
    0.1A @ 3.3VDC
    1.6A @ 12VDC measured on PCIe Gen3 systems with 6G drives

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

Environmental Compliance
    RoHS 

Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)
    700,000 hours at 40°C