HD SATAsfaction!

Today’s digital content creation and editing require more speed and space than anybody would have imagined just a few, short years ago—now, storage needs are spoken of in terabytes instead of gigabytes. FireWire drives used to be the storage solution of choice for users on a limited budget, but they don’t offer enough performance for all but the most basic needs, and high-end SCSI storage systems are out of reach for most people. You probably need something in between—Sonnet’s Fusion D500P SATA storage systems offer speed, versatility, and reliability in a compact package—they are a great solution for anyone looking for an affordable storage system that will fit into a variety of workflows.

Maximum Performance

Connected to a Sonnet Tempo SATA E4P PCIe or X4P PCI-X adapter installed in a Mac or Windows computer, a Fusion D500P system’s drives can be accessed through its port multiplier at full speed, whether configured as RAID 0, 1, 10, or JBOD. A single Fusion D500P configured as a RAID 0 striped set achieves 240MB/sec, fast enough to support multiple streams of DV, HDV, DVCPRO, or uncompressed 8-bit 1080 HD video. Up to four Fusion D500Ps can be ganged on a single Tempo SATA E4P or X4P adapter for double, triple, or even quadruple the available streams. (as well as increasing the number of supported video formats).

Form Meets Function

Fusion D500P systems can be used for simple backup needs, but they are well-suited for use in editing suites such as Apple Final Cut Pro® and Adobe® Premiere® Pro CS3 video editing software, and video capture cards from AJA, Blackmagic Design, Matrox and Bluefish444. With an attractive and user friendly design, Fusion D500P's handsome door hides the drive modules, yet status indicator LEDs for each drive shine through. The drive modules have built-in locking levers that double as handles to make swapping easy. Or if you choose, you can secure each module in place with the built-in locks (great for added security). To keep things cool, the Fusion D500P uses a swappable fan module.

Key Features

• eSATA interface through an integrated port multiplier
• Up to 240 MB/sec transfer rate
• Universal 180W, 110–240V, 50–60Hz power supply
• Drive Activity, Drive Presence, and Power LED indicators
• Universal secure, locking drive modules that work across the entire Fusion line
• eSATA cable included
• RoHS compliant
• Compatible with Sonnet Tempo™ SATA II PCI-X, PCIe, and ExpressCard/34 Host Bus Adapters

Compatibility

• Platform independent—Works with Mac®, Windows® or Linux® computers with compatible host bus adapter installed

Technical Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Technical Notes:
Fusion D500P requires a SATA host controller that supports port multipliers, such as Sonnet's Tempo SATA E4P for computers with PCI Express slots, Tempo SATA X4P for computers with PCI-X slots, or Tempo SATA Express 34 for portable computers with an ExpressCard slot.