Core Insights - Microchip Technology has launched the Adaptec® SmartRAID 4300 series of NVMe® RAID storage accelerators aimed at enhancing support for server OEMs, storage systems, data centers, and enterprise customers [1] - The SmartRAID 4300 series offers a high-performance Software-Defined Storage (SDS) solution specifically designed for modern AI data center environments, significantly improving access to NVMe storage [1][2] Product Features - The SmartRAID 4300 family disaggregates Microchip's Smart Storage platform into separate software and hardware components, utilizing PCIe® storage controllers for CPU offload and RAID acceleration [2] - Internal testing has demonstrated up to a 7x increase in input/output (I/O) performance compared to previous generations [2] - The architecture allows for scalability and flexibility, supporting Gen 4 and Gen 5 PCIe host CPUs with up to 32 CPU-attached x4 NVMe devices and 64 logical drives/RAID arrays [3] Efficiency and Security - The solution optimizes power efficiency through techniques such as automatic idling of processor cores and autonomous power reduction capabilities, while maintaining end-to-end data integrity [4] - Security features include hardware root of trust, secure boot/update, attestation, and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) support for enterprise-class data protection [4] Management Tools - The SmartRAID 4300 series is supported by a suite of management tools, including the Adaptec maxView™ tool with an HTML5-based web GUI, ARCCONF CLI, and compatibility with Adaptec SmartRAID tools for ease of integration [6] Availability - The Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 accelerators are available for production integration, with details obtainable through Microchip sales representatives or authorized distributors [7]