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X4 multi-lane PCI HBA dependent external desktop storage system

 RAID Certified
Aluminum Design

Product Overview

Proudly presented by Enhance Technology, the EnhanceBox X4 Multi-lane system is a PCI HBA dependent portable desktop storage system that wraps four (4) high capacity SATA disks in one enclosure, while connecting to the host system via one Infiniband 4X external cable. After connecting to the host controller, the X4 system can be configured as RAID 1, RAID 0, RAID 1+0, RAID 1+S, RAID 5 or as 4 individual drives (JBOD), and deliver an outstanding 200MB/s sustained throughput.
   
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  Avaliable Models
bullet X4 SA (eSATA)
bullet X4 ML (Multi-Lane)
bullet X4 PM (Port Multiplier)
   
  Optional Items
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 HBA
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 Cable

The EnhanceBox X4 system comes in an elegant metallic silver aluminum enclosure and storage backplane design and is built with four (4) hot-swappable drive canisters, capable of supporting up to the 10K RPM SATA drives. It is a compact desktop storage system targets DV savvy, enthusiastic gamer and professional video editor.
  • Stylish aluminum body outside and Sturdy metal body inside
  • Fully integrated storage backplane
  • Removable drive tray design
  • Excellent venting and cooling system design
  • Certified for JBOD and RAID applications
  • Custom Configuration available upon request
The EnhanceBox X4 ML (Multi-lane) system is compatible with all major brand of Host Bus Adaptor (HBA), providing the best connectivity and reliability that maximizes the storage system performance.

A Short List of qualified HBA (Multi-Lane Connection) Venders: 		Multi-Lane CARD IMG
  • AMCC/3ware
  • Adaptec
  • LSI Logic
Multi-Lane Cable The optional external cable for the EnhanceBox X4 ML (Multi-lane) system is a 1 meter Infiniband 4X cable deploy the latest Multi-lane connector with latch type of connector providing more secured cable connection, improved durability, increased EMI protection and up to 2 meters cable length. (Note: There are two type of Multi-lane connectors: Latch type and Thumbscrew type. Please verify with your HBA vender to ensure matching type of connector on the HBA.)
  • Latch to Latch (HBA)
  • Latch to Thumbscrew (HBA)
  • For JBOD or RAID (depending on PCI HBA Card)
  • Data Protection or Disk-to-Disk Backup
  • Digital Video Recording (DVR)
  • Security and Digital Surveillance
  • Video Editing (DV, SD or HD)
  • Desktop Publishing
>MODEL COMPARISON
X4
X4 ML
>Form Factor
Compact 4 -Drive Tower
Compact 4 -Drive Tower
>Host Interface
4 x eSATA
1 x Multi-lane
>Disk Interface
SATAII 3Gb
SAS/SATAII 3Gb
>External Cable
4 x eSATA Cable
1 x Infiniband 4X Cable
>Number of Disks Supported
Up to 4
Up to 4
>Performance
Up to 200 MB/sec
Up to 200 MB/sec
>Power Supply
Single 80Watt
Single 80Watt
>AC Input
100-240V ~2A 47~63Hz
100-240V ~2A 47~63Hz
>OUTPUT
+12V/5A +5V/5A
+12V/5A +5V/5A