SATABlade - Performance SATA from Nexsan Technologies

SATABlade is designed for businesses that require the benefits and superior performance of a scalable SATA solution in a high density, low profile form factor. Its compact design offers increased flexibility and ease of implementation while saving valuable rack space.

SATABlade features individual drive independence within a unique 1U high physical architecture that allows easy access to eight hot swappable SATA drives. This advanced extreme-density design provides superior airflow for optimal thermal operation and maximum drive efficiency.

SATABlade supports the latest 10K SATA drives to deliver stunning performance for data intensive primary storage requirements and can be easily optimized to meet either performance or capacity requirements - up to 8 high capacity drives in 1U. With integrated fibre channel and iSCSI connectivity, SATABlade is a compact storage system that is easily integrated into a wide variety of storage environments.

Advanced Features -

• Continual event monitoring with active user notification.
• Dynamic spare pooling and dedicated spares; array verification.
• All major components are hot swap supported
• Tele-Guard™ - Active/Dynamic phone home notification.
• Active array status monitoring; adjustable stripe width; automatic sector re-mapping.
• Serial port access.
• All system settings are stored in non-volatile flash memory in case of accidental power loss.
• Dual hot pluggable power supplies
• Alarm status displayed on the events page directly translated from and associated with the     occurrence.
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1+0, 4, 5, and 6

Technical Specifications -

• External Host Interface / Channels: Dual 2-gigabit Fibre Channel host ports SFP LC
• Internal Device Interface / Channels: Eight SATA device channels
• Data Transfer Rates Up to 320 MB/s read and 190 MB/s write configured with RAID 5

Power -

• Current Voltage - Dual 230W power supply. 4A @ 115 or 2A @ 230 Switchable 115/230     Optional Autoranging with Power Factor Correction
• Frequency - 47-63 Hz
• Operating Temperature - 5°C to 40°C

Dimensions -

• Height 1.7 in. (1U)
• Width 19 in.
• Depth 29.5 in.
• UL, cUL, CB, CE (including Alarm spec), FCC Approvals

Warranty/Support/Services -

Three Years Advance Replacement Warranty:

Nexsan Technologies storage systems are warranted for three full years from the date of shipment. Upon verification of failure, replacement equipment will be shipped out to our customers. Return material authorizations will accompany all equipment shipped and can be issued either by our phone, fax, or email. (drive warranties vary and may exceed three years, warranties are non-transferable without prior consent from Nexsan)

On Location Pre-Exchange Program:

An industry first program for maximum protection of critical storage devices, this program provides customers with an on location unit that features fully redundant fail-over hardware including the chassis for a nominal annual charge. This program enables our customers to have in their rack chassis a fully implemented system. Along with our 24-hour free phone support, customers can now be assured of rapid resolution to any problem. Defective components can then be advance replaced for constant availability.

On Site Warranty:

Nexsan offers World Wide On-Site support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. (Some countries and costs vary, check with your sales representative for specific regional details). A simple call to our European or North American support offices and we will assist in diagnosis and dispatch an on-site technician as required. A call tracking number will be issued for convenience to our customers.

Telephone Support:

Nexsan Technologies is fully staffed in providing multiple regional Support centers in North America, United Kingdom and Central Europe. All of our regional support centers staff Senior Field Application Engineers who can provide phone or on-site support as requested. Support can be also be reached via email at support@nexsan.com.

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