New Intel-Powered RAID Offering

I/O MHZ DDR cache memory controller 64-bit GHz

CRN Test Center was impressed after some initial file I/O tests. The 3520 performed considerably faster than the older 3320 controller when transferring large media files between RAID-controlled drives and non-RAID drives on the same box.

HighPoint provides a Web interface through local port 7402. The Web interface provides all the convenience of remote management and does not dilute functionality. In fact, administrators will be able to rebuild failed arrays and modify existing RAID configurations without affecting the operation of the server housing the adapter. However, BIOS settings still require some knowledge of tweaking RAID parameters and the operating system. The Web interface is configurable and provides some security. Administrators can lock down access so that only users that log on to the server with RAID controller can use the Web interface. The 3520 adapter comes with 256 Mbytes of memory and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50, including JBOD. The controller is housed in a low-profile card that is suitable for tower as well as rack-mounted servers. The low form factor was extremely convenient to install on a small tower server that the Test Center used for testing hardware. The adapter has a mini-SAS connector that supports up to 8 ports on a PCI-E x8 or x16 slots.