Sans Digital AccuRAID AR316S 3U 16 Bay Rackmount Storage

Sans Digital Updated: 2009-01-06 RSS

The AccuRAID AR316S Series is a 3U rack-mountable RAID solution designed for file servers, backup, audio/video streaming, and digital video recording. Capacity up to 16TB, this unit will be prefect for any application that requires a large storage solution. With an industry proven Dual SCSI Ultra320 host interface and cutting edge SATA II HDD technology, the AR316S is guaranteed to achieve the most cost-effective performance and data protection. Sixteen hot-swappable, 3.5" trays for Serial-ATA drives allow quick replacement and simple trouble-shooting of storage units. The AR316S RAID subsystem can also be easily scaled to RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6 or to just a simple JBOD configuration. Featuring durable, heavy duty steel housing and a user-friendly LCD panel, the AR316S will meet most data intensive application demand.

Features

* Fully leverages the latest SATA II technologies: NCQ and 3.0Gb/sec transfer rate while fully backward compatible with SATA I HDDs.
* Dual Flash ROMs with redundant firmware images guarantee the RAID controller to function.
* Greater than 2TB for single volume (LUN) support for Windows 2000/XP/2003.
* Multi-layer power conversion: AC-to-DC & DC-to-DC; eliminating disk bad sector caused by power input fluctuation.
* Up to 14MB Read Ahead for Professional Video Applications.

Architecture

* Intel 80321, 400Mhz/64bit RISC processor.
* 256GB ECC DDR standard, upgradeable to 1GB ECC DDR 1 x 184 pin DDR DIMM Socket.
* SCSI Tagged Command Queuing, up to 255 commands.

RAID

* RAID 6 can tolerate multiple drive failures without downtime or data loss which helps to provide the highest level of data protection.
* Online Array roaming, Online RAID level/stripe size migration and online capacity expansion.
* Hot swappable drives that support hot spare and automatic hot rebuilding with automatic drive insertion/removal detection.
* NVRAM transaction log, and S.M.A.R.T. for drives to improve the RAID system integrity, reliability, and availability.

Management

* Embedded Enclosure management through LCD control panel, online RAID management via RS-232 port, or RJ-45 Ethernet.
* Intuitive, comprehensive GUI for configuration and monitoring from remote and local.
* Field-upgradeable firmware in flash ROM, Redundant RAID controller firmware.
* Support SNMP traps & SNMP 2.0 MIBs with get and set command.

Specifications

Model: AR316S
Form Factor: 3U Rackmount
HDD Trays: 16 Hot-Swappable 3.5"
RAID Level: 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, JBOD
Maximum Capacity: 16TB
Auto Rebuilding: Yes
Hot-Spare: RAID 3, 5, 6
Host Interface & Transfer Rate: Dual SCSI Ultra320 (320MBps)
Drive Interface: SATA II
Cooling Fan: 4 x Blower Fans
Individual Temperature Sensor for Each Disk
Power Supply: 400W x 1 + 1 Redundant
Optional 3rd or 4th Hot-Swap Power Supply Modules
Control Interface: LCD Panel, RS232, RJ-45 Ethernet
Status Indicators: 1 LED/ HDD
Dimension (in): 5.5" H x 17.5" W (body only, without Ear)
19" W (with Ear) x 21.5" D (without Handle)
22.75" D (with Handle)
(30.5" x 25.2" x 15" with Packaging)
Weight (lb): 56lb.(Net Weight)
63lb. (Gross Weight)
Limited Watrranty: 2 Years