NORCO DS-500
5 Bay eSATA RAID Hard Drive Storage Array

NORCO DS-500 external SATA (eSATA) Storage Array RAID Subsystem with built-in Port Multiplier and eSATA host interface, supports both 1.5 Gb/s and 3Gb/s Serial ATA transfer rates. Connected to a eSATA PCI-X/PCI card, this subsystem gives your more than 10 times the data transfer speed of an average Network-attached storage (NAS) and massive hard drive space capability. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1, JBOD functions, providing a protected, easy to manage, cost effective storage solution.

Features

• RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 to protect data and ensure accessibility; Self-healing storage with auto-rebuild and hot spare functions
• Over 10 times faster average NAS system; Supports High Definition video stream (RAID0 mode); Sustained data transfer throughput up to 230 Mbytes/sec*
• Supports five SATA/SATA II hard drives (not included); Combined capacity up to 3.75+ TB
• Hot-swappable drive trays to enable adding hard drive and capacity as needed; Multi-port host adapter to connect and manage multiple external storage arrays
• Hard drive temperature monitoring and alarm system; Five hot-swappable SATA hard drive trays with special designed power-off and lock mechanism to take offsite as a safe backup
• Plug and play; Easy to setup and manage; Host controller included
• Operating system independent, supports Windows, Linux, MAC
• One-Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Specifications:

Capacity: up to 5TB
Host Interface: eSATA, 3Gb/s
Sustained Transfer Rates: Up to 230MB/s*
Supported RAID Levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1, JBOD
Power Consumption: 150W Max (with 5 drives)
Maximum Storage Capacity:3.75 TB +
Power Connection: 110V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Dimensions: 6.75" x 9.5" x 11"

OS Support:

• Windows 2000, XP, 2003 (RAID0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD)
• Mac OS X 10.4.x or later (RAID0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD)
• Linux (RAID via OS)

Package Contents:

• DS-500 RAID system tower
• Five SATA II drive trays
• One external SATA II cable
• Utilities CD-ROM with User Manual
• One eSATA PCI/PCI-X (NORCO-4618) controller
• Screws for hard drive mounting

* The peak DS-500 data transfer rate descried is based on a five SATA II drive setup in a RAID 0 configuration; Average NAS system data transfer speed is based on 20Mbytes/sec.