Adaptec® SmartRAID 4300 Series of Accelerators Deliver Scalable, Secure NVMe® RAID Storage Solutions

Core Viewpoint - Microchip Technology has introduced the Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 series, a high-performance NVMe RAID storage accelerator designed to enhance data access speeds in modern AI data center environments, addressing traditional storage bottlenecks [1][2]. Product Features - The SmartRAID 4300 series employs a disaggregated architecture, separating software and hardware components to optimize data flows and connectivity, resulting in up to 7x I/O performance gains compared to previous generations [2][3]. - The architecture allows for direct writes from the host CPU to NVMe endpoints, offloading parity-based redundancy to the accelerator hardware, which enhances scalability and flexibility [3][4]. - The accelerators support Gen 4 and Gen 5 PCIe host CPUs, accommodating up to 32 CPU-attached x4 NVMe devices and 64 logical drives/RAID arrays [3]. Security and Efficiency - The SmartRAID 4300 series includes advanced security features such as hardware root of trust, secure boot/update, attestation, and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) support, ensuring enterprise-class data protection [4]. - Specific design techniques, including automatic idling of processor cores and autonomous power reduction, optimize power efficiency while maintaining data integrity [4]. Management Tools - The series is supported by a suite of management tools, including the Adaptec maxView™ tool, which offers a web GUI for remote and local management, ensuring compatibility with existing Adaptec SmartRAID tools [6]. - Out-of-band management is facilitated through DMTF standards, PLDM, and Redfish® Device Enablement via MCTP protocol [6]. Availability - The Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 accelerators are available for production integration, with details accessible through Microchip sales representatives or authorized distributors [7].