Overview

The AccuRAID AR316SX Series is a 3U rack-mountable RAID solution designed for file servers, backup, audio/video streaming, and digital video recording. With capacity up to 32TB, this unit will be prefect for any application that requires a large storage solution. With an industry proven SAS host interface and cutting edge SATA II HDD technology, the AR316SX is guaranteed to achieve the most cost-effective performance and data protection. Sixteen hot-swappable 3.5” trays for Serial-ATA drives allow quick replacement and simple trouble-shooting of the storage array. The AR316SX RAID subsystem could be easily scaled to RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6 or JBOD configuration. Featuring durable, heavy duty steel housing and a user-friendly LCD panel, the AR316SX is able to meet all data intensive application demands.

Features

Unique Features

• Fully leverages the latest SATA II technologies: NCQ and 3.0Gb/sec transfer rate while fully backward compatible with SATA I HDDs.
• Dual Flash ROMs with redundant firmware images guarantee the RAID controller to function.
• Supports greater than 2TB for single volume (LUN).
• Multi-layer power conversion: AC-to-DC & DC-to-DC; eliminating disk bad sector caused by power input fluctuation.
• Up to 14MB read ahead for professional video applications.

Architecture

• Intel 80321, 400Mhz/64bit RISC processor.
• 256GB ECC DDR standard, upgradeable to 1GB ECC DDR 1 x 184 pin DDR DIMM Socket.
• SAS interface suppored for more stable and better support for over 2TB compare to SCSI

RAID

• RAID 6 can tolerate multiple drive failures without downtime or data loss which helps to provide the highest level of data protection.
• Online Array roaming, Online RAID level/stripe size migration and online capacity expansion.
• Hot swappable drives that support hot spare and automatic hot rebuilding with automatic drive insertion/removal detection.
• NVRAM transaction log, and S.M.A.R.T. for drives to improve the RAID system integrity, reliability, and availability.

Management

• Embedded Enclosure management through LCD control panel, online RAID management via RS-232 port, or RJ-45 Ethernet.
• Intuitive, comprehensive GUI for configuration and monitoring from remote and local.
• Field-upgradeable firmware in flash ROM, Redundant RAID controller firmware.
• Support SNMP traps & SNMP 2.0 MIBs with get and set command.

Specifications

Model	AR316SX
Form Factor	3U Rackmount
HDD Trays	16 Hot-Swappable 3.5"
RAID Level	0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, JBOD
Maximum Capacity	32TB
Auto Rebuilding	Yes
Hot-Spare	RAID 3, 5, 6
Host Interface	SAS
Drive Interface	SATA II
Cooling Fan	4 x Blower Fans  Individual Temperature Sensor for Each Disk
Power Supply	400W x 1 + 1 Redundant  Optional 3rd or 4th Hot-Swap Power Supply Modules
Control Interface	LCD Panel, RS232, RJ-45 Ethernet
Status Indicators	1 LED/ HDD
Dimension (in)	5.5" H x 17.5" W (body only, without Ear)  19" W (with Ear) x 21.5" D (without Handle)  22.75" D (with Handle)  (30.5" x 25.2" x 15" with Packaging)
Weight (lb)	56lb.(Net Weight)  63lb. (Gross Weight)
Limited Watrranty	2 Years

Available Models

Model	AR316SX	AR316SX8T	AR316SX16T	AR316SX24T	AR316SX32T
Hard Drive	No HDD  Bundle	500GB  SATA II * 16	1TB  SATA II * 16	1.5TB  SATA II * 16	2TB  SATA II * 16
Total Storage Size	N/A	8TB	16TB	24TB	32TB

Solutions

Accessories

1-to-4 fan-out SAS cable 1-to-4 mini-SAS (SFF-8088) cable to allow the connection of up to 8 SAS arrays to a host server with one dual-port LSI SAS adapter. Allows multi-target storage expansion.