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Adaptec Launches Series 5Z RAID Controllers with Flash-Based Cached Data Protection

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June 25, 2009

Adaptec Launches Series 5Z RAID Controllers with Flash-Based Cached Data Protection

By Jai C.S., TMCnet Contributor


Adaptec, Inc., a global provider of data center hardware and software storage solutions, has just launched its Series 5Z Unified Serial (SATA/SAS (News - Alert)) RAID controller with flash-based Zero maintenance Cache Protection module.

 
According to the company, this newly launched controller is capable of helping data center managers with a single controller solution for data protection in the event of both power loss and drive failure.
 
"As enterprise storage demands skyrocket, we see an enormous need for feature-rich, maintenance-free data storage I/O solutions that work to lower overall IT costs and provide significant environmental advantages," said Scott Cleland (News - Alert), director of marketing, Adaptec, in a statement. "For both SATA and SAS drives, the Adaptec Series 5Z family not only delivers the performance, scalability and power efficiency that our customers demand, but with Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection, it offers a simple, maintenance-free solution that provides a critical layer of data protection that is often overlooked."
 
Reportedly, the Adaptec (News - Alert) RAID Series 5Z is an integrated solid state solution that significantly reduces annual data center operating costs and environmental impact. It is said to replace the generation of Lithium Ion battery-based cache back-up devices. With maintenance-free design, the controllers totally eliminate the need to monitor battery charge levels or shut down servers for battery replacement, said the company.
 
The Adaptec RAID Series 5Z family consists of three products - Adaptec RAID 5445Z with 8 ports (4 internal and 4 external), Adaptec RAID 5805Z (8 internal ports) and Adaptec RAID 5405Z (4 internal ports). Each member of the Adaptec Series 5Z family is supported by Adaptec Storage Manager (ASM (News - Alert)), which centralizes management of all Adaptec RAID products and allows for local and remote browser or application-based management across the network from a single console. The Adaptec Series 5Z energy-efficient, low-profile controllers feature a dual core RAID on Chip (ROC), DDR2 533MHz write cache and an x8 PCI Express host interface bus connection.
 
With approximately 1 TB of data residing in cache for every 3,000 servers, a reliable, easy-to-use back-up solution is invaluable in case of a system power failure. The Adaptec Series 5Z family offers an innovative approach to protecting at-risk data held in controller cache and addressing common battery back-up deficiencies, said the company.
 
All three Adaptec Series 5Z controllers are available through worldwide distributors and resellers, the company said. The Adaptec RAID 5405Z is priced for $785, Adaptec RAID 5805Z for $965, Adaptec RAID 5445Z for $1,045.

Jai C.S. is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Jai's articles, please visit his columnist page.

Edited by Amy Tierney







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