- FC-4G to SATA-II (3Gbps) RAID subsystem
- Eight (8) FC-4G host ports w/ onboard bypass
- Redundant, active-active RAID controllers
- Hardware RAID6 XOR by dedicated ASIC400 chipsets
- Intelligent load-balancing; internally & between host links by the EonPath™ multi-path software
- Proactive parity and media error manual and scheduled scan/repair
- High-availability, modular enclosure design
- Adaptive writer policy
- Up to 2GB cache per controller
| Host Interface | Drive Interface | Model | Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC-4G x 8 | SATA-II (3Gbps) | A16F-R2431 | 3U rack-mount |
Specifications
RAID Controller
- Hardware RAID parity computing
- Supports RAID 0, 1 (0+1), 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, and NRAID
- RAID Migration
- Configurable stripe size and write policy per array
- Multiple Global, Dedicated, & Enclosure-specific hot-spares
- Intelligent Drive Handling:
- In degraded mode: skips irreparable blocks to continue rebuild
- In normal operation: data-block verification and repair
Host Interface
- Eight (8) FC-4G host port w/HUB functions
- Concurrent I/O commands
- Tagged command queuing up to 256
- Adaptive cache write policies
Drive Interface
- Sixteen (16) 3.0Gbps SATA-II (3Gbps) , hot-swappable drive trays
- Accommodates 1-inch pitch, 3.5-inch SATA-II (3Gbps) disk drives
- S.M.A.R.T. and NCQ support· Automatic bad-sector reassignment
- Dedicated bandwidth to each connected drive
System Components
- Heavy duty 3U enclosure
- Dual-redundant RAID controller modules
- One (1) 512MB DDR RAM DIMM module (default, supports up to 2GB in size) on each controller
- Two (2), hot-swappable, redundant, 530W power supply units
- Two (2), redundant, dual-speed cooling modules
- Sixteen (16), hot-swappable drive trays
- Two (2) forearm handles
- LCD keypad panel
- Li-Ion, life expectancy & charge level aware battery backup unit (BBU)
Management
- COM1 serial port for local access to firmware-embedded utility
- COM2 for UPS connection
- GUI, Telnet, and SSH system monitoring via Ethernet
- Java-based SANWatch software with Snapshot protection
- Firmware-embedded manager via RS-232C (audio jack) that is platform independent
- Widest range of event notification methods including email, LAN broadcast, fax, SNMP traps, SMS, and MSN
- LCD keypad panel to all configuration options
- Variable logical drive options per DIMM size
- Module status LED indicators:
- Two (2) per drive tray
- Seven (7) per controller module
- One (1) per power supply unit
- One (1) per BBU module
- Two (2) per cooling module
- Module failure alert through I 2 C bus
Interfaces
- One (1) Fast Ethernet management port
- Two (2) serial COM port (38400, n, 8, 1)
| Input | 100~240VAC with 530W PFC (auto-switching) | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 to 63Hz | ||
| Output | (Maximum output: 530 Watts) | |
| +12.0V | 30A max. | |
| + 5.0V | 32A max. | |
| + 3.3V | 32A max. | |
Cooling Module
Two (2) redundant dual-fan cooling modules| Maximum air flow: | High speed: 90 CFM Low speed: 70 CFM |
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Environmental Specifications
| Operating temperature: | 0º to 40ºC (35ºC w/ battery) |
|---|---|
| Non-operating temperature: | - 40º to 60ºC |
| Relative humidity: | 5 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Altitude: | Operating: sea level to 12,000 ft Non-operating: sea level to 40,000 ft |
Dimensions:
- Chassis without handles: 445(W) x 130(H) x 488.2(D) mm (17.5 x 5.1 x 19.2 inches)
- Chassis with handles: 482.6(W) x 131(H) x 504.3(D) mm (19 x 5.2 x 19.9 inches)
- Package: 423(H) x 567(W) x 772(D) mm (16.7 x 22.3 x 30.4 inches)
System weight:
- Net weight: 28kg
- Gross weight: 31kg (without drives)