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| Data Compatibility | Yes, future SAS Smart Array controllers | Yes, future SAS Smart Array controllers | Yes, future SAS Smart Array controllers |
| Instant Upgrades to other Smart Array Controllers | Yes, SAS Smart Array controllers | Yes, SAS Smart Array controllers | Yes, SAS Smart Array controllers |
| Consistent Software Management Tools | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PCI Bus | PCIe 2.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Storage Protocol Support | 3Gb SAS(6Gb Capable)/1.5Gb SATA (3Gb Capable) | 3Gb SAS(6Gb Capable)/1.5Gb SATA (3Gb Capable) | 3Gb SAS(6Gb Capable)/1.5Gb SATA (3Gb Capable) |
| Channels | 8 SAS ports | 8 SAS ports | 8 SAS ports |
| Connectors (External/Internal) | 1/1 | 0/2 | 2/0 |
| Drives Supported (Max) | 54 | 12 | 100 |
| Cache | 0MB RAM, with available 256MB & BBWC upgrade | 256MB DDR2- RAM, with available BBWC upgrade, 512MB BBWC | 256MB DDR2- RAM, with available BBWC upgrade, 512MB BBWC |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 1+0, Optional 5, 50 | 0, 1, 1+0, 5 Optional 6 (ADG) | 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6 (ADG) |
| Online Spare Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BBWC Enabler | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| I/O Slot Type | PCI-Express | PCI-Express | PCI-Express |