Introduction

RAID Lite is a high performance disk array available in six different packages for the desktop to data center. All systems utilize the same RAID Lite controller featuring a 40MHz Intel i960 RISC microprocessor, support for up to 32MB of cache memory (256MB addressable cache) and support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5 and 6.

The RAID Lite product line includes six models: three desktops, a rackmount, a deskside tower and a data center system. The desktop systems include a dual 3.5" drive enclosure with a maximum capacity of 8.6GB; a dual 5.25" drive enclosure with a maximum capacity of 18.2GB; and a six 3.5" drive enclosure with a maximum capacity of 25.8GB. The rackmount base system holds 6 drives and supports one expansion chassis offering capacities of up to 60.2GB. The tower system is available with either twenty 3.5" drives allowing a maximum capacity of 86GB or nine 5.25" drives allowing a maximum capacity of 81.9GB and finally, the data center system is capable of holding up to 35 drives with a total capacity of 150.5GB. (NOTE: The Data Center System is scheduled to be released 12/1/95.) The table below will give you a snap-shot of all available systems, the host interface and number of removable or fixed drives allowable:

* For a Fast-Narrow host interface, use the R68 to R50 pin cables.