HighPoint RocketRAID 2720SGL 8-Port SAS 6Gb/s PCIe 2.0 x8 RAID HBA

• Replacement model: RocketRAID 2720A.
• 6Gb/s (600MB/s) data transfer rate.
• Major OS support includes Windows, Linux, Free BSD and Mac OS X 10.7x Lion (only for RocketRAID 2722 and 2744).
• PCI-Express 2.0 x8.
• 2 Internal Mini-SAS ports.
• RAID level 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and JBOD.
• Certified Cable HighPoint Internal Mini-SAS to 4x SATA Cable (HighPoint Int-MS-1M4S).

Product Description ------------------- RocketRAID 6Gb/s PCI-Express Gen 2x8 SAS/SATA RAID Host Adapter; The simplified SGL package reduces up-front costs and provides Solution Providers with the freedom they need to configure storage platforms that meet clients' exact specifications. From the Manufacturer --------------------- Reduce Up-Front Costs without sacrificing Utility or Performance ---------------------------------------------------------------- The RocketRAID 2720SGL package significantly reduces up-front costs, yet retains all features of the standard retail product. SGL HBA�s allow Solution Providers to configure storage platforms to meet a client's exact specifications, while avoiding unwanted expenses and incompatible cabling hardware. The RocketRAID 2720SGL two standardized SFF-8087 ports are fully compatible with the latest 3TB hard disks, and can support SAS and SATA devices in a multitude of storage configurations, including non -RAID JBOD�s, single disks, and RAID arrays including 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50. The RocketRAID 2720SGL is compliant with all major operating systems including Windows, Linux and FreeBSD, and utilizes Highpoint�s Unified Web -Based Management interface, which allows both novices and experts to quickly configure, manage and monitor storage configurations. Seamless Integration with Existing Storage Infrastructure --------------------------------------------------------- The RocketRAID 2720 SGL is fully backwards compatible with SAS/SATA 3Gb/s devices, PCI-Express 1.0 and 2.0 motoards, and can be easily integrated into a clients existing storage infrastructure. RocketRAID 2720SGL, utilize Unified Firmware Architecture. Client�s benefit from the clear, hassle free upgrade path; storage configurations can be easily scaled, shared, and migrated between all RR2700 series HBA�s, including future product releases. COMPREHENSIVE OS SUPPORT ------------------------ HighPoint offers the broadest range of support for all major operating systems to ensure OS and hardware server compatibility. Drivers are available for all major operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD. Host Adapter Architecture ------------------------- * PCI-Express x8 (Gen2) * Support up to 8 SAS/SATA drives * 2 Internal Mini-SAS Connectors (SFF-8087) * Hot Swap and hot plug * Low Profile * RoHS complaint Advanced RAID Features ---------------------- * Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 ,50 and JBOD * NCQ (Native Command Queuing) * Auto detect of unplug/plug SAS/SATA hard drive for RAID auto rebuild * Staggered drive spin up * Support bad sector repair feature * Support Disk Scrubbing * BIOS Booting (INT13) to RAID array for better redundancy * 64bit LBA for RAID arrays greater than 2TB single partition * S.M.A.R.T array monitoring for hard drive status and reliability Array Monitors, Alerts and Indicators ------------------------------------- * Hard Drive LED Indicators (Activity and Failed) (except RocketRAID 2722) * SMTP email notification for events and error reporting * Alarm/Buzzer alerts for drive/array failure * SAF-TE (I2C) and SGPIO enclosure management RAID Management --------------- * Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) and Online RAID Level Migration (ORLM) for Windows/Linux/FreeBSD * Quick and Background initialization for instant RAID access * API library for customization * CLI (Command Line Interface) * Web GUI RAID management (local and remote monitoring) * Online array roaming * SHI (Drive analysis driven from S.M.A.R.T) Array Monitors, Alerts and Indicators ------------------------------------- * SMTP for email notification * Alarm/ Buzzer alerts for drive failure * SHI � Storage Inspector (S.M.A.R.T. and disk maintenance) HighPoint RAID Management (HRM) ------------------------------- * Hot key (ctrl-h) boot-up RAID manager via BIOS * Web browser-base RAID management software (Web GUI) * Command Line Interface (CLI) Operating System Support ------------------------ * Windows XP, 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 2008, Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit versions) * Linux (Fedora Core, Red Hat Enterprise / CentOS, SuSE, Debian, Ubuntu) * FreeBSD Kit Contents ------------ * RocketRAID 2720 Host Adapter * Quick Installation Guide * Software CD * Low Profile Bracket HighPoint RocketRAID 2700 6Gb/s SAS HBA Series ----------------------------------------------