The S16E leverages the performance edges by the 5th generation ASIC400 RAID architecture, RAID6 protection, ease of management by the latest SANWatch revision, and data service features such as snapshot and EonPath multi-pathing for optimal level of fault tolerance.
With exceptional flexibility in cabling and configuration for an IP SAN, the S16E marks an equilibrium between economics and vigorous features.
Overview
Features
Technical Specifications
Accessories
The S16E series are the world's first iSCSI to SAS/SATA RAID arrays with four Gigabit Ethernet ( GbE ) ports on each controller. They help users achieve best-in-class performance while benefiting from the affordability and straightforward management of IP SANs.
Best-in-class Performance
Combining multiple host channels into a portal group can increase the applicable bandwidth of each iSCSI session. 2, 3, or 4 GbE links can be grouped into a TCP session so that bandwidth can be expanded for a server demanding higher throughput. In an end-to-end RAID5 configuration with four host channels combined into a portal group, the S16E single controller can achieve 420MBps reads and 310MBps writes; for S16E redundant model, the performance can be further improved to 700MBps reads and 320MBps writes.
Scalability: Expansion over SAS Wide Links:
Similar to Fibre Channel expansion loops, SAS expander technologies also enable the ease of connections when the need arises for more capacity. All you have to do is to attach the cables, select an enclosure ID, and power on the machine. The SAS WWN addresses will be automatically applied to all the disk drives.
Flexible Hard Drive Choices with Either SAS or SATA
The S16E is a perfect choice for budget-conscious companies. Besides leveraging existing investments in an Ethernet network, the S16E also grants users the flexibility to intermix SAS and SATA drives for a tiered storage environment: higher-RPM and reliable SAS drives for critical and I/O-intensive access, while large SATA drives for less-critical data, archive, or D2D backup.
Software Features
SANWatch: SANWatch provides all functions necessary to discover, configure, administer, and monitor Infortrend's RAID arrays. Its unified GUI brings you simplicity in using all the features which enable data protection and high availability. Whether single or many, via Intranet or Internet, the status of your subsystems is always at your fingertips.
Snapshot:Snapshot is an add-on feature of SANWatch. SANWatch Snapshot contributes to point-in-time backup with high fidelity and minimal impact on ongoing applications. Moreover, since the snapshot operation is processed by RAID hardware, it causes no loading on host CPUs at all. Snapshot also features dedicated snapshot volumes, automated snapshot scheduler, and comprehensive disk space control.
EonPath:The EonPath drivers coordinates with Microsoft MPIO, runs on Solaris and Linux platforms, provides fault tolerance for multiple data paths and load-balancing algorithms. The EonPath also enables access through an alternate path in the event of single cabling failure.
Features
Benefits
4 GbE iSCSI host ports on each controllers
2, 3, or 4 GbE links can be grouped into a portal group to deliver abundant bandwidth
5th generation, ASIC400 architecture:
Hardware RAID5 + RAID6 engine
Dedicated, 18Gbps sync. cache channels
Boost performance up to 25%
Advanced fault tolerance, ensuring data integrity even in multiple drive failure events
Powerful management suite, SANWatch support, including snapshot and multi-pathing functions
Easy management and monitoring of your subsystems anywhere, locally or remotely
Instant, space-efficient backup, protecting against data loss or inconsistency out of disasters or human errors
Recognize and manage redundant paths; support path failover and load-balancing
Drive interface: SAS or SATA-II disk drives
Allow data of different values to be stored in different storage tiers, enabling the best ROI
Maximum expansion of 4 JBODs via multi-lane SAS links, up to 80 HDDs in total
"Pay-as-you-grow" scalability; no waste on what you don't need, and no worries about what you will need
Multiple monitoring methods
Real-time problem detection and notification to achieve continuous operation
Intelligent firmware functions
Protect against hardware failure; ensure data integrity and optimized performance