Brand: Adaptec · SKU: ASR-78165 · MPN: ASR-78165 · Category: Components
The Adaptec ASR-78165 is a 24-port SAS 6Gbps RAID controller designed for high-performance storage solutions. It features a low profile/MD2 form factor, making it suitable for space-constrained server environments and workstations. The controller utilizes PMC's PM8015 RAID-on-Chip (ROC) and an x8 PCIe Gen3 interface to deliver robust performance. It supports a wide range of RAID levels including 0, 1, 1e, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, with advanced features like RAID Level Migration, Online Capacity Expansion, and Copyback Hot Spare. The controller offers 8 internal and 16 external SAS ports, with connectors including 2 x SFF-8643 and 4 x SFF-8644. It is compatible with various operating systems such as Windows, Linux distributions, Solaris, and VMware ESX. The Adaptec ASR-78165 can support up to 256 SAS and SATA devices and offers optional cache management with the AFM-700 battery backup unit. It provides high I/O transaction and high bandwidth processing capabilities, with sequential read sp
| Interface | SAS 6Gbps / SATA 6Gbps |
|---|---|
| Processor | PMC PM8015 |
| Form Factor | Low Profile / MD2 |
| Cache Memory | 1024MB |
| External Ports | 16 |
| Internal Ports | 8 |
| PCIe Interface | PCIe Gen3 x8 |
| Number of Ports | 24 |
| External Connectors | 4 x SFF-8644 |
| Internal Connectors | 2 x SFF-8643 |
| Optional Cache Backup | AFM-700 (ZMCP) |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 1e, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Warranty | 30 days (Newegg), 90 Days (ServerSupply.com), 3 Year Warranty (Techbuyer - select option) |
| Weight | 0.50 kg |
| Dimensions | 2.535 inches (H) x 6.6 inches (L) | 64mm (H) x 167mm (L) |
The Adaptec ASR-78165 is a high-performance 24-port SAS 6Gbps RAID controller offering a unique combination of 24 native SAS/SATA ports in a low-profile MD2 form factor. It supports a comprehensive set of RAID levels and advanced data protection features, making it ideal for entry-level to high-end servers and workstations demanding robust storage performance and reliability.
Yes, this Adaptec ASR-78165 SAS 6Gbps RAID Controller (ASR-78165) is 100% genuine Adaptec hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Adaptec ASR-78165 SAS 6Gbps RAID Controller includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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