RAID 7 CONSOLE MODELS

RAID 7 CONSOLE MODELS, CLx, R3E, R5E

Picture of RAID 7 Console unit

CONSOLE MODELS

Storage Computer's RAID 7 Console storage subsystems provide 1 GB to 420 GB of standards-based storage power each, using currently available SCSI disk drives. Maximum storage capacity is 47 times the formatted capacity of the largest SCSI drive available.

MODEL CLx

Provides 18 expansion slots that can be configured with either dual Channel Host Interface Boards or Triple Device Adapter Boards to a maximum of 12 host channels and/ or 48 independent storage device channels.

MODEL R5E

Expansion Chassis holds five 5.25" removable expansion drives with dual hot plug power supplies.

Model R3E

Chassis holds nine 3.5" removable expansion drives with dual hot plug power supplies. All RAID 7 models can be housed in standard 19inch cabinets .

TECHNICAL FEATURES

RAID 7 Host Interfaces are SCSI-I and SCSI-2 (ANSI X3.131-1986/ANSI X3.131-199X, ISO/IEC 9316), and compatible with all SCSI systems implementing the Common Command Set, assuring connectivity and portability of RAID 7 disk arrays across most host platforms from personal to super computers. Single ended and differential host adapters are available. A RAID 7 controller can be located up to 6 meters (Single Ended) or 25 meters (Differential) from the host.

Fault Tolerant Hot Pluggable N+l power supplies with power distribution and monitoring board. LED indicators show functional status of all power supplies. Power supply failure is reported by LED, LCD display and audible alarm. Multiple, redundant fans ensure internal cooling and stable drive temperatures Selectable Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) rebuild modes include Dedicated Fast Rebuild, Interleave Rebuild, and Background Rebuild. User selectable write acknowledge modes include. Ultra Write, Fast Write, Safe Write, and Write-Thru and Verify.

Operator panel with locking mode switch Tricolor LED monitor display for drive activity and status conditions. LCD system message display. Maintenance panel with built in 3.5" diskette for loading operating system, test diagnostics, or optional software applications. Extensive internal diagnostics monitor disk error rates for failure prediction, and will automatically substitute a standby drive if installed.

CONTROL PROCESSOR OPTIONS

HOST INTERFACE BOARD OPTIONS

STORAGE DEVICE I/O EXPANSION BOARDS

SOFTWARE AND OPTIONS

ARRAY COMPUTER/CACHE MEMORY OPTIONS

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

                                                                                    POWER REQUIRED
        SIZE                                         WEIGHT                       120 VAC     220 VAC
Models  Width          Depth          Height         Minimum       Maximum       Max/Normal Max/Normal
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Clx     19.0" (483mm)  28.5" (723mm)  14.0"(355mm)   80 lb (36Kg)  95 lb (43Kg)  18/5 Amps   12/4 Amps
R3E     19.0" (483mm)  17.5" (445mm)  7.0" (178mm)   35 lb (16Kg)  51 lb (23Kg)   7/4 Amps    4/2 Amps
R5E     19.0" (483mm)  17.5" (445mm)  7.0" (178mm)   33 lb (15Kg)  71 lb (32 Kg)  7/4 Amps    4/2 Amps

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT