Verge Labs Inc. (NitroAV.com) :: SCSI-320 | 4Gb Fibre Vanguard Elite Enterprise Class Hardware RAID Subsystems :: 8-Bay NitroAV Vanguard Elite PRO SCSI Ultra320 (optional 4Gb Fibre) Dual Host, Dual Channel 2U Enterprise Class Rackmount Subsystem Enclosure Kit

The NitroAV Vanguard Elite PRO SCSI Ultra320 RAID Series delivers reliable data protection combined with the blazing performance of Ultra320 SCSI to support uncompressed digital video, digital audio, graphic professionals as well as mission critical business applications.

Engineered to meet the most stringent demands, The NitroAV Vanguard Elite PRO SCSI 320U RAID Series features powerful 400MHz 64-bit RISC processor for blazingly fast I/O operations, parity-assist ASIC, completely cableless backplane-based design, and storage capacities reaching 4000GB's in one beautifully compact 8-Bay 2U enclosure. Compared to Apple's XServe, Medea, Rorke and others - none of them match the preformance/features/price-ratio on similar based throughputs & interface. Getting you the best return on your investment 'ROI' is what the Elite PRO Series delivers. No platform restrictions, no proprietary software and all functions can be modified through the LCD interface without even hooking it up to the Host.

Low service and integration costs are assured by the Elite Pro’s cableless design, two redundant hot-swappable power supplies with two independent power inputs, turbo cooling fans, and embedded RAID controller. One year return to depot warranty comes standard with every array and covers all components, additional warranty & service plans available upon request.

The Elite PRO addresses many challenges presented in today's compressed or uncompressed digital video, audio or streaming media markets. The units also supply the storage and speed demands of graphic professional as well as the full range of enterprise class storage usages. Elite Pro’s delivers unparalleled storage flexibility, higher levels of data availability, management and configuration simplicity, all while securing maximum investment protection to support future growth. NOTE: Extended Warranty (2 years) is not available when purchased as enclosure kit and if Format and Raid configuration is not select the system will be default configured RAID level 5 and in NTFS format.

Advanced Features:

Exclusive Advanced Data Sentry technology (RAID 6) provides the highest level of data protection. Multiple simultaneous drive failures can be tolerated without downtime or data loss.

Array Roaming feature gives administrators the ability to move a complete raid set to another system without losing RAID configuration and data on that raid set.

Redundant Flash Image provides an extra layer of protection against the firmware image corruption. If the primary firmware of the RAID controller becomes corrupted, the secondary firmware image will automatically be used.

Full 48-bit ATA addressing standard support allows for up to 144 petabytes capacity per drive to be utilized in the RAID array.

ASIC assisted parity for lightning-fast throughput.

RAID controller provides RAID 0, 0+1, 1, 3, 5, and RAID 6, Auto Rebuild, and up to 1GB of DDR ECC SDRAM-based data cache.

Intelligent Serial/ATA backplane design (uses no cables) allows "hot swapping" of disk canisters, power supplies, and fans for increased reliability, lower cost, and ease of maintenance.

SNMP supported.

Built-in management ethernet port provides easy access to the web-based GUI RAID Manager for configuration, management, and monitoring functions. E-mail event notification is built-in.

Completely user configurable via the front panel.

Online Parity Consistency verification feature insures RAID set integrity.

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System Architecture

Intel 80321 Xscale 64-bit I/O processor
Up to 1GB 200MHz DDR SDRAM on one DIMM socket with ECC protection
Advance 100MHz/64-bit PCI-X bus architecture
Proprietary ACIS to support extreme performance RAID 6 function

RAID Features

RAID level 0, 1 (0+1), 3, 5, 6 and JBOD
Multiple RAID selection
Array roaming
Online RAID level/ stripe size migration
RAID level migration simultaneously and online capacity expansion
Automatically rebuilds hot spare drives
Hot swap without taking the system down
Instant availability and background initialization
Automatic drive insertion, removal detection and rebuilding.

Host Interface

Two Ultra 320-SCSI Channels - 320MB/sec per channel (optional upgrade) Dual (2x) 4Gbit FC-AL (SFP); the through-put can easily approach to 250MBps. Utilizes 8 of the newest SATA-II (3Gpbs) hard disks; easily builds a TB RAID with less compatible problems.

Disk Bus Interface

8 of SATA –II channel - 3.0Gbps per channel, supports SATA I & II HDDs.

Monitors & Indicators

Push Buttons and LCD Display Panel for setup, alarm mute and configuration
Environment and drive failure indication through LCD, LED and alarm buzzer
Firmware-embedded SMTP manager. Monitor all system events and user can select either single or multiple user alerts to be sent via "Plain English" e-mails.
Bootable CD VT-100 utility for X86-based system initialization
and much more .

Environmental / Physical:

Cooling: Two redundant, hot-swappable cooling modules with self-regulating speeds and wide range airflow design c ontrolled by RAID controller automatically maintaining optimal ambient temperature.
Electrtical: Redundant by dual 350W power supplies with PFC, load-sharing type, hot-swappable and cable-less design AC Voltage 110-230 VAC /AC Frequency 50-60Hz.
Temperature: Operating temperature: 5 to 35 degree C | Non-operating temperature: -40 to 60 degree C.
Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing.
Size: Dimensions: 446mm(W) x 480mm(D) x 2U.

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