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Enhance R4 MS (Mini-SAS)  RAID Rackmount Storage
ArrowProduct Overview
Enhance Technology is proud to introduce the next generation EnhanceRACK R4 MS rackmount storage array. The R4 MS comes with the latest Mini-SAS SFF-8088 host interface that can be configured either as a JBOD or as a host card (HBA) dependent RAID storage that is superiorly designed to provide the storage market a high density, high capacity, and low cost storage solutions. The R4 MS is the most compact, versatile and cost effective rackmount storage system in the market.
 
ArrowIndustry Proven SATALINK™ Technology
The EnhanceRACK R4 MS is a compact 1U 4-disk embedded rackmount storage system that fits in any storage cabin and is developed for OEM, VAR and storage solution providers. Compatible with enterprise 15,000 RPM SAS & next generation SATA II 3Gbps HDDs, the R4 MS also features multiple disk configurations, superior airflow cooling design with cool system environment that result in high reliability and stability.  In addition, the R4 MS is designed for low profile type SFF8088 cable/connector that combines four (4) high-capacity SATA or four (4) high-performance SAS HDDs. Available in single-port Mini-SAS configuration, the R4 MS is the most cost effective rackmount storage product line that is ideal for resellers and system integrators.
R4 MS (Mini-SAS) back panel image
ArrowPower And Cooling
The R4 MS provides an enclosure design which offers superior airflow within the unit and it also offers hot swappable fan for high power cooling. R4 MS is the most cost effective storage solution in the market and is ideal for SOHO and small to medium-sized organizations.
 
ArrowProduct Specifications
   MODEL COMPARISON
R4 MS (Mini-SAS)
R4 PM (Port Multiplier)

>Form Factor

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

>RAID Level

JBOD or RAID Dependable JBOD or RAID Dependable

>Disk Interface

SAS/SATA II 3Gb SATA/SATA II 3Gb

>Host Channel

Mini-SAS Port Multiplier

>Number of Disks Supported

Up to 4 Up to 4

>Connectivity

Single Mini-SAS (SFF-8088) Single eSATA Port

>Disk (Capacity) Expansion

None None

>Performance

Over 230 MB/sec Over 210 MB/sec

>Power Supply

Single 180Watt Single 180Watt
 
ArrowFeatures & Benefits
  • Rugged metal construction
  • 1U 4-drive compact rackmount design
  • Built-in SAS/SATA II compatible backplane
  • Single Mini-SAS SFF-8088 interface
  • Four hot-swappable HDD drive trays
  • One hot-swappable enclosure fan
  • Fan-fail LED and alarm with mute button
  • Power & Status LED indicators on the front
  • Industry-grade 180W power supply
* Rack mount Kit NOT included with system.  Please order optional sliding
  rail kit part number RM-RAIL26 that includes all mounting hardware.


Model Specifications
square Memory 512MB~1GB DDR 333 Supported
square Max. HDD Supported 4 SATA I/II HDDs
square Max. HDD Capacity Up to 6 TB
square Host Connection 2x Mini-SAS ports
square Remote management Thru 1 Ethernet Port
square RAID management Web browser & SNMP

Enclosure Specification
square Hot-Swappability 4 x Removable HDD Tray

square Drive Failure 1 LED indicator for each HDD
square System Fan 4 x 4 cm 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 buttonfor fan & temp
alarm
square Power Supply 1x build-in 180 Watt
square Dimentions(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

 


Supported Operating System
square Windows XP, 2000, 2003, 2008
square Mac OSX 10.4, 10.5
square Linux RedHat Enterprise
Power Supply (180Watt)
square Input Range 110 to 240 VAC. 10%
square Voltage +5V/25A +12V/10A 47-63Hz
Manufacturer Warranty

Manufacturer Warranty
square 3 years limited manufacture warranty

 
  HDD Validation
 
 Validated SATA 3.5 HDD
 
Hitachi Deskstar
Seagate Barracuda
Maxtor Diamond MAX
160GB
 
 
X
250GB
X
X
X
400GB
X
X
X
500GB
X
X
X
750GB
X
X
 
1TB
X
X
 
1.5TB
 
X
 


 
 Validated SAS 3.5 HDD
 
Hitachi
Seagate
Maxtor
 
Ultrastar
Cheetah
Atlas 10K V
Atlas 15K II
36GB
X
 
 
 
36.7GB
 
 
 
X
73GB
X
X
 
 
73.5GB
 
 
X
X
146GB
 
X
 
 
147GB
X
 
 
 
147.1GB
 
 
X
X
300GB
 
 
X
 
400GB
 
X
 
 
450GB
 
X
 
 
 
  HBA Validation

Areca ATTO HighPoint LSI Logic
ARC-1680x ExpressSAS R380 RocketRAID 2314 LSI SAS3801E
    RocketRAID 2322 LSI SAS3801X
    RocketRAID 3522  
 
  Host OS: Windows, Macintosh
Windows Windows Mac Mc OX