AFM 600 DATA SHEET Adaptec Flash Module Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection Kit (AFM 600) Maximum Data Protection and Cost Savings for Adaptec Series 6 Series 6Q and Series 6T RAID Controllers Enabling the onboard cache on a RAID controller card significantly enhances performance -- especially in RAID 5 and RAID 6 scenarios -- by accommodating both read caching and write caching of data. But data stored in the cache for write caching can be lost if the cache is not protected against a power or system failure. Lithium-ion battery backup units (BBUs) are traditionally employed to protect cached data on RAID controllers, but they are not an optimal solution. BBUs have hidden costs that can drastically increase a RAID controller's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by thousands of dollars per year, including monitoring and maintenance expenses. Over time, all batteries lose their ability to hold a charge, so BBUs need to be periodically replaced and the old units must be disposed of in an environmentally-responsible manner. Once installed, a new BBU will take several hours to reach a full charge, leaving the write cache turned off and affecting performance. To make matters worse, even a typical BBU needs to test capacity regularly and performs suboptimal during those test periods. Additionally a fully-charged BBU can only preserve data for a maximum of 72 hours during a power loss before the battery power depletes. Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection Now in its second generation, Adaptec ZeroMaintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP) drastically reduces a controller's TCO by using flash memory instead of BBUs to provide full protection of cached data without the monitoring, maintenance, replacement, and disposal requirements and costs associated with Lithium-ion batteries. Adaptec Flash Module 600 ZMCP is available for Adaptec Series 6 and 6T controllers as an optional Adaptec Flash Module (AFM 600) and is preinstalled on all Series 6Q models supporting Adaptec maxCache SSD caching feature. The modular aspect of the AFM 600 gives data centers the flexibility of adding ZMCP at any time, or not adding it at all, depending on budgets and requirements. Competitive alternatives are built into the controller cards -- forcing data centers to purchase a new card in order to add cache protection. The AFM 600 features 4GB of NAND flash memory and super capacitor technology that work together to save cached data in the event of system power loss. The super capacitor charges while the system is booting to provide instant cache protection upon startup. When the module detects loss of power, the super capacitor keeps critical parts of the controller active long enough to allow data to be copied from the onboard controller cache to the flash memory. Once the data has been copied, the flash memory can store it for years without power, allowing for less urgency in disaster recovery plans than the 72-hour BBU threshold. When power is returned to the controller, the data in the flash memory is copied back to the onboard controller cache and operation resumes as normal with all outstanding I/O requests intact. > Product Highlights Cached Data Protection for 6Gb/s Ecosystem -- Add-on module for Adaptec Series 6 and 6T RAID controllers -- Included with Series 6Q RAID controllers Single-Level Cell (SLC) Flash -- Faster writes and better reliability than Multi-Level Cell (MLC) Flash Low Operating Costs -- No monitoring, maintenance, replacement or disposal costs due to batteries -- More than 40% cost savings over a four-year period vs. BBUs No Data Loss from Power Failures -- Replaces Lithium-ion batteries Maintenance-Free Cached Data Protection -- No need to monitor battery charge level -- No shutdown required for battery replacement -- Stores protected data for years Instant RAID Cache Protection -- Charges in minutes instead of hours -- RAID performance optimized immediately Environmentally Conscious -- No toxic battery disposal -- Simplified IATA compliance AFM 600 BBUs vs. ZMCP: Maintenance Requirements Lithium-ion BBUs Adaptec by PMC ZMCP Batteries must be "conditioned" during initial deployment, adding custom steps and several hours to the deployment process No action required Battery performance must be continually monitored so that failing batteries can be replaced No action required A failed battery must be replaced within 72 hours, and sometimes less No action required Batteries must be replaced on a regular maintenance cycle, so replacement batteries must be kept available at each location and maintenance staff must be on-site or on-call No action required Replacement batteries "age" even when on the shelf, so a continual purchasing process must be developed and implemented No action required Lithium-ion batteries must be properly disposed. A process to dispose of the hazardous material must be created, staffed, and funded No action required BBUs vs. Series 6 with ZMCP Cost Comparison Typical RAID controller with Lithium-ion BBU Parameter Adapter Price Adaptec RAID 6805 $ 595 SRP $ 550 SRP $ 195 SRP Cost for Cache Protection $ 175 (BBU) Replacement BBU $ 175 $0 Serviceability $ 265 $0 Disposal - Hazmat $ 25 Total 4 year cost $ 1235 $0 $ 745 SRP In typical real-world scenarios, ZMCP offers cost savings of more than 40% over a four-year period. Adaptec Flash Module 600 (AFM 600) Why to buy The Adaptec Flash Module 600 (AFM 600) provides Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection (ZMCP) for Adaptec Series 6, Series 6T and Series 6Q RAID controllers to protect data in the controller cache without incurring monitoring, maintenance, replacement, or disposal costs. Customer Needs Solutions that require advanced protection of data and reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Compatible Products * * * * * * * Operating Temperature 0C to 50C (with 200 LFM airflow) Operating Voltage 0.17A @ 3.3V; 1.25A @ 12V measured on PCIe Gen2 systems with a Series 6 controller and 6G drives Regulatory Certification CE, FCC, UL, C-tick, VCCI, KCC Environmental Compliance RoHS, REACH Typical Lifespan 7 years at 40C Warranty 3 years Part Number 2269700-R PMC-Sierra, Inc. 1380 Bordeaux Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA Tel: +1 (408) 239-8000 Adaptec RAID 6405 Adaptec RAID 6445 Adaptec RAID 6805 Adaptec RAID 6405T Adaptec RAID 6805T Adaptec RAID 6805Q (included) Adaptec RAID 6805TQ (included) World Wide Web: www.adaptec.com Pre-Sales Support: US and Canada: 1 (800) 442-7274 or (408) 957-7274 or adaptecsales@pmc-sierra.com UK: +44 1276 854 528 or uk_sales@pmc-sierra.com Australia: +61-2-90116787 Singapore: +65-92351044 (c) Copyright PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. PMC, PMC-SIERRA and Adaptec are registered trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. 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