- SAS to SAS/SATA RAID subsystem
- Two (2) SAS 4x wide host ports
- Hardware RAID6 XOR engine by dedicated ASIC400 chipsets
- Superior performance with uncomplicated connectivity
- 12 SAS or SATA-II (3Gbps) (3Gbps) disk drives
- Expansion to 60 drives via one (1) 4x wide expansion port
- Expansion enclosure : S12S-J1000-G (JBOD)
See details about expansion enclosures:
S12S-J1000-G (JBOD)

| How-to-Drive Interface | Configuration | SAS Expansion | Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS to SAS / SATA-II (3Gbps) | Single Controller | Yes | 2U Rack-mount |
Specifications
RAID Controller
- Hardware RAID5 & RAID6 parity computation
- 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
- Two (2) SAS 4x wide port
- 12Gb/s bandwidth via SFF-8470
- Concurrent I/O commands
- Tagged command queuing up to 256
Drive Interface
- Twelve (12) 3.0Gbps SAS, hot-swappable drive trays
- Accommodates 1-inch pitch, 3.5-inch SAS or SATA-II (3Gbps) (3Gbps) disk drives
- S.M.A.R.T. and NCQ support
- Automatic bad-sector reassignment
- Dedicated bandwidth to each connected drive
- Proprietary enclosure service support through the expansion link
- MUX kits with port selectors for dual-controller access to SATA drives
System Components
- Heavy duty (High desity) 2U enclosure
- Single RAID and I/O management controller module
- Fault-tolerant modules interfaced through a common backplane
- One (1) 512MB DDR DIMM module (default, supports up to 2GB in size)
- Redundant, hot-swappable 460W power supply units
- Redundant, dual-speed cooling modules
- Twelve (12), hot-swappable drive trays
- Two (2) forearm handles
- Optional Li-Ion battery backup unit (BBU), life expectancy and charge level aware
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
- Presence detect & thermal sensors via I2C bus
Physical/Electrical
Interfaces
- Two (2) SAS 4x host ports each with 12Gb/s bandwidth
- One (1) SAS 4x Exp. port each with 12Gb/s bandwidth
- One (1) Fast Ethernet management port
- Two (2) serial COM ports (38400, n, 8, 1)
Power Supply Module
Two (2) redundant hot-swappable power supplies with PFC
| Input | 100VAC at 8A, 240VAC at 4A with PFC (auto-switching) | |
|---|---|---|
| 50 to 60Hz | ||
| Output | (Maximum output: 460 Watts) | |
| +12.0V | 24A max. | |
| + 5.0V | 36A max. | |
| + 3.3V | 32A max. | |
Cooling Module
Redundant dual-thermal-fan cooling modules
| Maximum Air Flow | 13 m3 /min (high speed); 0.9 m3/min (low speed) |
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Environmental Specifications
| Temperature: | Operating: 5° to 40°C (35°C if battery is applied) Non-operating: - 40° to 60°C (-40° F to 140° F) |
|---|---|
| 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: 446(W) x 88(H) x 490(D) mm
- Chassis with handles: 482 (W) x 88(H) x 505(D) mm
- Package: 381H x567W x 772D mm
System weight (w/o drives):
- Net weight: 23.5kg
- Gross weight: 25kg
