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        We're sorry, but this item is no longer for sale. However, there may be more Expansion Cards items available.

        We recommend (*) HighPoint RocketRAID 1742 PCI 4-Channel SATA HD RAID Controller 2 Internal + 2 External Ports! (Mfr P/N: RR1742) from Highpoint Technologies for $99.00 as a suitable alternative.

        HighPoint

        RocketRAID 2642
        6Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Host Adapter

        RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, & JBOD | Up to 4 SAS/SATA devices
        The RocketRAID 2642 PCIe SAS RAID host adapter offers cost effective SAS connectivity plus RAID 5 functionality, with support for internal and external storage configurations.
        Highlights
        • SAS/SATA
        • 3Gb/s (300MB/s) transfer rate
        • NCQ (Native Command Queuing)
        • Staggered drive spin-up support
        • Hot swap and hot spare
        • Bad Sector Reallocation and Remapping
        • Write-through and write-back cache support
        • Quick and Background initialization for quick RAID configuration
        • Online array roaming
        • 64bit LBA for over 2TB support
        • Automatic RAID rebuild of failed drive
        • S.M.A.R.T drive monitoring for status and reliability
        • Browser-based RAID management software
        • SMTP for email notification
        HighPoint RocketRAID 2642
        This Card Adds:
        • Two External Mini-SAS Port
          (up to 2 devices)
        • Two Internal Mini-SAS Port
          (up to 2 devices)
        Requires:
        • Available PCIe 1.0 x4 lane Slot

        See specifications below for system and/or OS compatibility information

        • FEATURES
        • SPECS
        • INCLUDES
        • GALLERY
        • COMPATIBILITY

        Features

        • RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD
        • Multiple RAID Support
        • Online Array Roaming
        • Automatic RAID Rebuild
        • Automatic Drive Insertion
        • Quik Initilization
        • Online Capacity Expansion / Online RAID Level Migration
        • Hot Spare - (global)
        • Staggered Drive Spin-up
        • Bad Sector Repair and Remapping
        • BIOS Booting Support

        Product Specifications

        Manufacturer Part Number

        • RRAID2642

        Ports

        • 2 External Mini-SAS
        • 2 Internal Mini-SAS

        Connections

        • Internal - 2 Devices
        • External - 2 Devices

        Bus Specifications

        • PCI-Express 1.0 x4

        Form Factor

        • Low-Profile

        RAID Functionality

        • Supports RAID 0,1,5,10 and JBOD
        • Multiple RAID array support
        • Multiple logical drive support

        RAID Controller

        • Marvell 88SE6445

        RAID Management Utilities

        • Web GUI management utility
        • CLI (Command Line Inteface)
        • BIOS Management

        Operating System Support

        • OS X
        • Windows
        • Linux
        • FreeBSD

        External Connectivity

        • x2 Mini SAS connector

        Internal Connectivity

        • x2 Mini SAS connector

        MTBF

        • 920,585 hours

        Operating Voltage

        • 3.3V (5W max)

        Alarm/Buzzer

        • Yes

        Activity/Failure LED

        • Yes

        SAF-TE Connector

        • Yes

        Agency Approvals & Compliance

        • EMI: FCC Part 15 Class B
        • CE

        Temperature

        • Operating: +5°C to +55°C
        • Non-Operating: -20°C to +80°C

        Relative humidity

        • 5% ~ 60% non condensing

        Dimensions

        • 3.13"L x 2.66"W

        Weight

        • 1.45 lbs

        Warranty

        • 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty
        Manufacturer provided specifications for Highpoint Technologies p/n RRAID2642 UPC#: 643653264209

        Includes

        • RocketRAID 2642 SAS RAID Controller
        • RocketRAID SAS user manaual
        • Low profile bracket
        • Software CD with (Drivers and Manual)
        • Cables (Point to point) and internal mini-SAS

        Gallery

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        Mac Pro 4-Core (Mid 2012)
        (June, 2012)
        Model ID: MacPro5,1
        3.2GHz
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        Mac Pro 8-Core (Mid 2010)
        (July, 2010)
        Model ID: MacPro5,1
        2.4GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 4-Core (Mid 2010)
        (July, 2010)
        Model ID: MacPro5,1
        2.8GHz, 3.2GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 8-Core (Early 2009)
        (March, 2009)
        Model ID: MacPro4,1
        2.26GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 4-Core (Early 2009)
        (March, 2009)
        Model ID: MacPro4,1
        2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, 3.33GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 4-Core (Early 2008)
        (January, 2008)
        Model ID: MacPro3,1
        2.8GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 8-Core (Early 2008)
        (January, 2008)
        Model ID: MacPro3,1
        2.8GHz, 3.0GHz, 3.2GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 8-core (Early 2007)
        (April, 2007)
        Model ID: MacPro2,1
        3.0GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 4-core (Mid 2006)
        (August, 2006)
        Model ID: MacPro1,1
        2.0GHz, 2.66GHz, 3.0GHz
        Detailed specs
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        PC Desktop
        PC
        PC running Windows, Linux or FreeBSD and available PCI-Express x4 lane or better slot
        HighPoint RocketRAID 2642 6Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Host Adapter Mfr P/N: RRAID2642 OWC SKU: HPTRRAID2642 World's Smallest Form Factor in a Hybrid SAS/SATA RAID Controller for internal and external storage. Highpoint Technologies 1 Year Limited Warranty Ships: Sold Out
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