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Microchip Adaptec Series 7 ASR-71605
16 SAS/SATA lanes, 4×SFF-8643. This model-specific archival record distinguishes documented product facts from platform-level compatibility assumptions.
MODEL SCOPE: Microchip Adaptec Series 7 ASR-71605. Confirm board revision, exact product label, firmware, bracket, and accessories before installation.
Reference specifications
| Model identifier | Microchip Adaptec Series 7 ASR-71605 |
|---|---|
| Host bus | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Interfaces and protocols | 16 SAS/SATA lanes, 4×SFF-8643 |
| Controller / chipset | Adaptec Series 7 PMC RAID-on-Chip |
| Driver and operating-system notes | Microchip Adaptec drivers, BIOS utility and maxView |
| Compatibility and archival notes | Use model-specific firmware. Array migration is controller-family dependent; back up first. |
Compatibility, care & archival notes
- Use model-specific firmware. Array migration is controller-family dependent; back up first.
- Record PCB/revision identifiers, subsystem IDs, firmware and supplied accessories; OEM and retail versions may differ.
- Retain a verified backup and known-good driver/firmware before changing a working legacy configuration.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer — Microchip Adaptec Series 7 ASR-71605 product referenceVendor reference for the named model or family; confirm exact revision and current archived manual.
- PCI-SIG — PCI Express specificationsBus terminology; physical slot fit does not guarantee electrical compatibility.
- Linux kernel — PCI support documentationGeneral enumeration reference, not a promise of support for every device feature.