Adaptec 2269700-R Flash Module 600 (AFM 600)

Pros: Does what it's intended to do, and lets you safely turn-on write-caching.

Cons: Failed after 4 months.

Other Thoughts: Getting replaced through Adaptec.

Pros: Significant boost to write performance for 7 drive RAID6 array (SAS2 2TB Segates). >100MB/sec sustained. Longer life than BBU's.

Cons: Half-baked mounting options.

Other Thoughts: Alleviated my concerns about RAID6 performance overhead.

Pros: Easy to install. Good concept vs. BBU's.

Cons: I have a quiet PC, and this device emits a high pitch noise that I can hear over the fans and HDD's. I RMA'd it through Adaptech and the replacement, while not as loud as the first one, still emits an audible whistle. It is not the capacitor pack, but the AFM 600 card itself that emits the noise...

Other Thoughts: Adaptech RMA process was very simple and the support representative was courteous. I would be quite happy with my 6805 and the AFM 600 kit if it weren't for the noise.... Unfortunately I will be selling them and going with another brands 6Gb/s offering. hmm... now where will I store all this data during the swap....

Pros: I LOVE IT. Better then Battery Module
GREAT SAS Card for Server and Work great with HP SAS Expander
GREAT Customer Service from Adaptec
FAST Shipping

Cons: Came with Zip Ties ??? should of come with Case Slot Brackets