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Enhance R4 IP RAID Rackmount Storage
 
ArrowProduct Overview
A Pioneer and leader in hybrid I/O technologies, Enhance Technology proudly introduces the R4 IP Series, a 1U 4-disk embedded intelligent iSCSI rackmount storage system product line, developed for OEM, VAR, & storage solution providers for daily Disk-to-Disk (D2D) backup, video editing, e-mail archive, etc. The EnhanceRAID R4 IP features a next generation 64-bit Scale storage processor capable of sustaining data rates up to 80MB/sec, and offers a cutting edge "web-based" user interface which provides complete storage control over a standard web browser. EnhanceRAID R4 IP system provides a host of RAID advanced functions, empowering users with capabilities (such as RAID 6 features) normally found in enterprise-class storage systems
 
ArrowIndustry Proven SATALINK™ Technology
The EnhanceRAID system was built on the world-known hybrid I/O technology, the SATALink , a SCSI-to-SATA converging technology pioneered by Enhance Technology to bring low-cost SATA disks to the broadband high performance computing environments. The propriety MultiLink I/O technology is introduced to connect additional disk array system through Multi-lane interface that helped resellers and integrators to offer more cost/effective storage solution to the end customers.
 
R4 IP
 
ArrowVersatile RAID Storage Module
The EnhanceRAID R4 IP system is a host independent storage appliance which provides a transparent and driverless method of adding additional RAID protected storage to an existing IT infrastructure, regardless of your operating system or hardware. It is ideal for Microsoft Exchange and SQL server, and provides the fastest, simplest, safest way to share protected data between desktops, networks and work groups.
 
ArrowNext Generation Storage Engine
Performance Powered by the latest Intel IOP80331 storage processor, the EnhanceRAID R4 IP system produces an outstanding 80MB/s speed to satisfy for users with video editing, data backup or recovery, and archiving projects.
 
ArrowProduct Specifications
   MODEL COMPARISON
R4 IP
R4

>Form Factor

1U 4-Drive Rackmount 1U 4-Drive Rackmount

>RAID Level

RAID 0,1,3,5 RAID 0,1,3,5

>Disk Interface

SATA/SATA II 3Gbps SATA/SATA II 3Gbps

>Host Channel

Dual GbE iSCSI Single U320 SCSI

>Number of Disks Supported

Up to 4 Up to 4

>Connectivity

Dual GbE Ports Single U320 SCSI

>Disk (Capacity) Expansion

None None

>Performance

Over 80 MB/sec Over 210 MB/sec

>Power Supply

Single 180W Single 180W
 
ArrowFeatures & Benefits
  • Hardware RAID Intel 80331 500Mhz 64-bit RISC Processor
  • Host Bandwidth GbE iSCSI compatible
  • Disk Supported Serial ATA I&II at 3.0 Gbps
  • Built in remote access for event log and e-mail notification
  • RAID levels supported 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5
  • Support on-line volume expansion & migration
  • Support multiple RAID volumes & instant availability
  • Optional features include RAID 6
* Rack mount Kit NOT included with system.  Please order optional sliding
  rail kit part number RM-RAIL26 that includes all mounting hardware.



Model Specifications
SATA-to-GbE (10/100 Ethernet support)
square Dual channel (2) GbE ports

square Storage Processor: Intel IOP80331 500Mhz
square Hybrid Technology: iSCSI-to-SATA
square Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6 & JBOD
square Memory: 256MB~1GB; 2GB Supported
square Max. HDD Supported: 4 SATA I/II HDDs
square Max. HDD Capacity: 750GB as of March 2007
square Max. System Capacity: Up to 3.0TB as of March 2007
square Host Connection: 2 x iSCSI Port
square Remote management: thru 1 Ethernet Port

square RAID management: Web browser & SNMP
square OS Independent & Transparent: Yes

Enclosure Specification
square Hot-Swappable: 4 x Removable HDD Tray
square Drive Failure: 1 LED indicator for each HDD
square System Fan: 4 x 4cm System Cooling Fans
square Status LEDs: 1 x access LED for each HDD
square Fan-fail LED: 1 x Fan-fail LED for system
square Mute Button: 1 x mute button for fan & temp alarm
square Power Supply: 1+ build-in 150 Watt
square Dimensions(H x W x D): 1.75 " x 17 " x 21.5"
square Weight (without disk): 26 Lbs

Physical & Environment
square Operating Temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
square Non-Operating Temperature: -10°C ~ 50°C
square Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

 

 


Optional Features
square Battery Backup

Package Includes
square 1x Ultra320 SCSI Cables
square 1x Ultra320 SCSI Terminators

Supported Operating System
square Windows 95, 98/98SE, NT, 2000, XP, 2003
square Mac 9.1 and above with ATTO iSCSI initiator
square Linux (all latest builds) which support iSCSI initiator
square And all other systems supporting iSCSI protocol

Power Supply
square Input Range AC Input: 110 to 240 VAC. 10%
square Output Voltage +5V/25A +12V/10A 47-63Hz

Manufacturer Warranty
square 2 years limited manufacture warranty

 
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