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AV-CUBE A08U-C2412
Tower or Desktop, 8 Bay
Single Controller
SCSI-320 host
sATA-II RAID Subsystem
The AV-Stor A08U-C2412 provides snap-on storage for small offices and workgroups requiring easy integration and future expandability, with the complexity of traditional storage devices.
The susbsystem's 320MB per second (MBps) SCSI host channels are interfaced each through two separatre VHDCI ports in a dual stack configuration. The VHDCI ports can either be connected to clustered servers or cascaded to a second Cube subsystem. A maximum of four Cube subsystem can be cascadaed together. In the rackmount configuration four subsystems can be stacked on top of each other.
The eight hot swappable drive bays accommodate 3Gbps SATA-II disk drives and are routed directly though a drive-plane board to the RAID controller unit in the back without the use of cables.
The two redundant, single-fan cooling modules and two 250W power supply unit modules ensure a stable operating environment and are all hot replaceable.
Available models
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MODELS
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CONTROLLER
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CHANNELS
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DRIVES
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CAPACITY |
| AV-A08U-C2412-1000 |
Single Controller |
SCSI-320 x 2 |
8 x 1000GB SATA-2 |
8.0TB
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| AV-A08U-C2412-750 |
Single Controller |
SCSI-320 x 2 |
8 x 750GB SATA-2 |
6.0TB
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| AV-A08U-C2412-500 |
Single Controller |
SCSI-320 x 2 |
8 x 500GB SATA-2 |
4.00TB
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| AV-A08U-C2412-400 |
Single Controller |
SCSI-320 x 2 |
8 x 400GB SATA-2 |
3.20TB
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| AV-A08U-C2412-250 |
Single Controller |
SCSI-320 x 2 |
8 x 250GB SATA-2 with NCQ |
2.00TB
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Highlights
- Dual speed fan: runs at low speed for energy efficiency and quick operation under normal operations; switches to high speed when critical conditions are detected
- Convertible as either a tower or a deskop subsystem; LCD installed in different orientations
- Two 320MB/sec SCSI-320 host channels
- Scalable to 32TB by cascading four subsystems
- Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm SATA disks with NCQ
- Auto detection, auto rebuild, hot spare and hot swap capability
- Media Scan: Manual or scheduled scans discover and repair media errors and data inconsistancies
- Browser based GUI manager on Windows, Apple, Linux, and UNIX platforms
The subsytem supports a complete list of RAID configuration levels in the forms of logical drives, logical volumes and logical partitions. Multiple RAID configurations can co-exist within on enclosure, each with distinct write policty, stripe size, and optimisation modes. Hot rebuild and numerous fault correction mechanisms ensure the highest standard of RAID protection.
Safe distribution of data is embodied in many ingenious fault preventitve designs. From memory ECC, write verify, parity regeneration, parity update tracking, Media Scan, to battery backup protection, your data is warded against factors that might cause data inconsistencies. For example, the controller is capable of managing storage arrays with containment algorithms. If a critical components fails, e.g., a battery module, the subsystem automatically disables its write-back caching and assumes the conserative write-through mode. Algorithms like this guarantees that data is reliably managed and all risk factors are carefully checked.
Availability
Unlike most snap-in storage, the A08U-C2412 is equipped with field hardened technologies that ensure data protection that best fits your applications. The subsystem is managed by firmware developed with more than a decade of experience with RAID technologies and sophisticated redundant component designs. Incorporating various data protection algorithms and featuring RAID leveles 0, 1(0+1), 3, 5, 10, 30, and 50 the susbsystem actually offers capabilities only seen in enterprise class solutions.
To ensure a high level of system availability, critical components such as disk drives, power supplies, and cooling fans, are all redundant and hot swappable. Modules are integrated with the main signal path PCB via board-to-board or interface specific connectors to eliminate points of failure. Assisted by GUI management software, the operating status of all components can be constantly monitored through a local or remote console.
Serviceability
All critical modules are house in their own removable canister, including hard disk drives, power supplies, battery modules, and cooling fans. In the event of component failure, each can be replaced within seconds. Spring screws, securing latches, and key locks all help provide easier access to the modules.
Manageability
A variety of management interfaces are available. The array can be accessed through the LCD keypad panel, RS-232C terminal, telnet, or remotely through the Java RAID manager. The RAID manager provides "Install Once, Run Anywhere" convenience with a graphical user interface.
Users are constantly aware and automatically notified of array status using any or all of the following notification methods:-
- email
- fax
- LAN broadcast
- SNMP traps
- MSN Messenger
- ICQ
- SMS messages
Smart Technologies
Derived from more than ten years experience in RAID storage design, the AV-STOR innovative firmware delivers Smart technologies that provide enhanced storage solutions for every customer environment, from small organisations to large enterprises. These technologies enhance I/O processing, drive handling, and system management.
- IOSmart
IOSmart alows for the flexible configuration of logical drives, logical volumes and logical partitions and ensures instant RAID availability via background logical drive initialization. Fibre loops' load balancing is provided within the subsystem. The firmware's embedded inteligent algorithms, such as Adaptive Write Policy and Guaranteed Latency I/O, improve sequential write performance and ensure the fast and continuous flow of data.
- DrvSmart
The DrvSmart utility provides an easy way to store data while keeping it safe. One of the main DrvSmart functions, Media Scan, retrieves data from degraded or damaged hard drives and handles low quality drives in both the degraded mode and during the rebuild process. Other DrvSmart features include disk cloning, drive roaming, SMART, transparent reseting of non-responsive hard drives, and RAID parity update tracking and recovery.
- SysSmart
SysSmart combines enclosure monitoring and firmware management capabilities in order to minimize the chance of down time caused by hardware failures. The Auto data protection mechanisms are developed to ensure data safety. Other SysSmart functions include the event-triggered and the various monitoring utilities and monitoring approaches combined with the RAID manager. Component status, voltage and temperature readings, and system events are instantly revealed through the manager's graphical interface.
Major Markets and Uses
Avante Digital products are used in server-attached and networked data storage in major industries such as medical imaging, multimedia on demand (MOD), and digital media including video-on-demand, stream editing and more
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Specifications
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| Subsystem Characteristics |
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High Availability |
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| 400Mhz RISC CPU, 512KB L2 Cache |
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Redundant, hot swappable FRU's |
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| ASIC 266 RAID Engine |
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Susbstem self diagnostics |
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| SDRAM cache memory |
128MB
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Hot spare drives |
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| SCSI-320 host channel |
2
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Battery backup unit |
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| LCD keypad panel |
1
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Cluster ready |
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| COM port |
1
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| 10.100 Ethernet port |
1
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| Diagnostic LEDs on all FRUs |
Yes
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| Drive Interface |
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Management Software |
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| Number of disk drives |
8
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Java GUI Software |
Yes
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| SATA-II (backward compatible to SATA-I |
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Termianl via RS-232C |
Yes
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Telnet over Ethernet |
Yes
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| Host Interface |
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LCD keypad panel |
Yes
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| VHDCI SCSI ports |
4
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Event notification methods |
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| Single channel bandwidth |
320MBps
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Email |
Yes
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| Tag command queuing |
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Fax |
Yes
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| Multiple targer ids |
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LAN broadcast |
Yes
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SNMP traps |
Yes
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Cell phone message |
Yes |
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Instant messages |
Yes |
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| Raid configuration |
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OS Support |
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| RAID levels 0, 1(0+1), 3, 5, 10, 30, 50, JBOD |
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Microsoft Windows NT |
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| Max 128 logical drives |
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Server |
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| Max 1024 LUNs |
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Microsoft Windows 2003 Server |
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| Multiple array configurations |
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Sun Solaris ver 8/9/10 |
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| Automatic background rebuild |
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SGI IRIX >6.5.7 |
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| Smart technologies |
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Mac OS-X 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 |
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Linux (2.4 & 2.6 Kernels) |
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| Requirements |
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| AC Input |
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Dimensions |
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| 240VAC at 5A; 100VAC at 10A with PFC |
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138.0 (w) x 362.4 (h) x 327.6 (d) mm |
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| Relative Humidity: |
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| 5 to 95% non-condensing |
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| Operating Temperature: |
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| 0 to 40 degrees centigrade |
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