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Low-profile RAID card with internal and external mini-SAS HD connectors

Adaptec

Adaptec 2292200-R SmartHBA 2100-4i4e RAID controller 12Gb/s

SKU CH-Y2Z7-BRNV1 MPN 2292200-R

A low-profile HBA with 4 internal and 4 external 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports and hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 for up to 32 devices

  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x8
  • Form factorMD2 - Low Profile
  • Part type or number2292200-R
  • External connectors1 x SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD
  • Internal connectors1 x SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD
  • Transfer speedUp to 12Gb/s
  • 12Gb/s transfer rate for fast storage throughput
  • Hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 supports up to 32 drives
  • Low-profile MD2 form factor fits compact servers
  • Single x8 PCIe 3.0 interface simplifies installation
  • Broad OS support including Windows, Linux, VMware, FreeBSD

12Gb/s RAID HBA for servers

The Adaptec SmartHBA 2100-4i4e is a low-profile PCIe 3.0 x8 controller that delivers up to 12Gb/s transfer rates. It supports SAS and SATA hard drives, SSDs and tape devices for up to 32 devices with hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 10 and 5. The MD2 form factor fits space-constrained server chassis.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The Microchip SmartIOC 2100 controller provides 40 percent power savings compared to previous generations while sustaining up to 1.5M IOPS at 6.6 Gbps aggregate throughput. Passive cooling suits standard server airflow without adding acoustic load. Low-profile dimensions of 2.54 by 6.60 inches keep slot clearance simple.

Brackets and management tools

A low-profile vented bracket is included alongside the standard bracket for flexible chassis mounting. Unified maxView management software and drivers work across the Microchip HBA, RAID and expander product line for consistent administration. Broad OS support covers Windows, Linux distributions, Solaris, FreeBSD, VMware ESXi and Citrix XenServer.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMicrosemi
Model name2100-4i4e
Part type or number2292200-R
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Performance
Transfer speedUp to 12Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x8
External connectors1 x SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD
Internal connectors1 x SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD
Size & build
Form factorMD2 - Low Profile
Product dimensions2.54 in × 6.6 in (H × L)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size362 × 241 × 51 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows
Red Hat Linux
SUSE Linux
CentOS
Debian Linux
Ubuntu Linux
Solaris
FreeBSD
VMware ESXi
Citrix XenServer
In the box
In the boxSmartHBA 2100-4i4e adapter
Additional low profile vented bracket

Questions about this item

How do I install the SmartHBA 2100-4i4e in a low-profile server, and what bracket step is often missed?

Seat the x8 PCIe 3.0 card in a compatible slot, then swap the full-height bracket for the included low-profile vented bracket before securing the retention screw; the bracket swap is the step most installers forget.

What maintenance will the SmartHBA 2100-4i4e need over its service life?

No on-board battery or supercap is present, so the only upkeep is keeping firmware and maxView drivers current across Windows, Linux, ESXi, XenServer, Solaris and FreeBSD to maintain RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 support for up to 32 devices.

What throughput limit appears first when the SmartHBA 2100-4i4e runs sustained workloads?

The PCIe 3.0 x8 host bus caps aggregate throughput at 6.6 Gbps, which is reached before the 12 Gbps SAS links or the 1.5M IOPS capability of the Microchip SmartIOC 2100 controller.

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