The AccuRAID AR316X6 Series is a 3U rack-mountable RAID solution designed for file servers, backup, audio/video streaming, and digital video recording. It is capable of up to 336TB of capacity with additional AS316X6S JBOD storage expansion units, and is the perfect solution for applications requiring large storage spaces. With an industry proven Dual Channel 6G SAS host interface, the AR316X6 provides 6G SAS bandwidth and cutting edge SAS and SATA hard drive technology. The array supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60 and JBOD modes. Featuring durable, heavy duty steel housing and a user-friendly LCD panel, the AR316X6 is built with Web or RS232 management Interfaces along with SMTP manager monitoring all system events. The AR316X6 is an easy to use building block for large storage systems, and is guaranteed to achieve the most cost-effective performance and data protection. The AR316X6 comes with modular RAID controller, redundant power supply and redundant cooling fans. Built-in redundant controller ready backplane allows non-destructive redundancy controller upgrade path without purchasing a brand new hardware.
Note: Sans Digital recommends the use of enterprise hard drives when in use with any RAID controller applications. Standard desktop or green desktop drive may not be supported and may compromise RAID system stability and performance. For more information on the difference between RAID and desktop hard drives, please see the Western Digital knowledge base. For a list of compatible RAID Edition SATA hard drives, please refer to the list below:
16 Hot-Swappable 3.5" (2.5" form factor supported via screw holes)
RAID Level
0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, JBOD
Maximum Capacity
48TB, Expandable to 336TB
Auto Rebuilding
Yes
Hot-Spare
RAID 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60
Host Interface & Transfer Rate
6G Mini-SAS * 2
Expansion Ports
Mini-SAS x 1, Supports up to 6 additional JBOD units (AS316X6S).
Drive Interface
6G SAS / 6G SATA (Additional MUX board requried when used with SATA
drives and Redundant Controller Option)
Cooling Fan
2 Hot-Swappable Modules & Blowers
Power Supply
500W X 2 Redundant
Control Interface
LCD Panel, RS232, RJ-45 Ethernet
Dimension (in)
19"W x 21"D x 5.5"H
Weight (lb)
47
Safety Regulations
CE, FCC, UL, RoHS
Limited Warranty
3 Years
Package Contents
Rackmount Rail (1 Set)
Power Cords (2)
Serial Cable (1)
Mini-SAS 8088 to Mini-SAS 8088 Cable (1)
Hard Drive Mounting Screws (64)
Printed User Guide or CD Manual (1)
