8-Drive SATA
Storage System with
Internal SAS Expander
Technical Notes:
(1) Although most hard drive manufacturers define 1 gigabyte as 1,000,000,000 byte, the computer operating systems usually calculate a gigabyte by dividing the bytes (whether it is disk capacity, file size, or system RAM) by 1,073,741,824 (2^30). This distinction may be a cause of confusion, as a hard disk with a manufacturer rating of 500GB may have its capacity reported by the operating system as 454.7GB.
(2) Sonnet Technologies has qualified and specifies Enterprise/RAID edition hard drives for use in Fusion storage systems. These drives were chosen for their superior performance, error handling, and reliability characteristics, especially when used in RAID groups. Only use Enterprise/RAID edition hard drives in your Fusion storage system to ensure system reliability and performance. STANDARD DRIVES MAY NOT BE SUPPORTED AND MAY DEGRADE SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.
Sonnet has qualified and recommends the following Enterprise/RAID edition hard drives for use with Fusion D800RAID/R800RAID:
500GB Models
• Hitachi Deskstar E7K500, model # HDS725050KLA360
• Hitachi Ultrastar A7K1000, model # HUA721050KLA330
• Seagate Barracuda ES, model # ST3500630NS
• Seagate Barracuda ES.2, model # ST3500320NS(4)
• Western Digital RE3 Enterprise, model # WD5002ABYS
750GB Models
• Hitachi Ultrastar A7K1000, model # HUA721075KLA330
• Seagate Barracuda ES, model # ST3750640NS
• Seagate Barracuda ES.2, model # ST3750330NS(4)
1TB Models
• Hitachi Ultrastar A7K1000, model # HUA721010KLA330
• Seagate Barracuda ES.2, model # ST31000340NS(4)
1.5TB Models
• Seagate Barracuda 7200.11, model # ST31500341AS(4)
There are unresolved technical issues in the Fusion D800RAID, R800RAID, and D400RAID product line with the following Enterprise/RAID edition drives, which are not recommended at this time:
• 500GB Samsung Spinpoint F RAID, model # E502IJ
• 750GB Samsung Spinpoint F RAID, model # HE753LJ
• 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F RAID, model # HE103UJ
(3) Only Seagate ES.2 drives with firmware versions SN06 and newer compatible. Seagate ES.2 drives with firmware versions SN03, SN04, or SN05 are NOT compatible. Click here to view location of firmware number on hard drive.
(4) Only Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5TB drives with firmware versions SD1B and CC1H are compatible.
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If you’re working in HD, you need fast and reliable storage. If you’re doing a lot of work in HD, you need easy expandability and improved file protection. Sonnet’s Fusion DX800RAID storage systems meet your needs with breakthrough performance and proven data safety, provided in affordable, direct attached disk arrays for the desktop.
Fusion DX800RAID storage systems are designed for work environments where performance and fault tolerance are critical, and simple expandability a must. Fusion DX800RAID storage systems are fast enough to easily handle uncompressed HD while protecting the data at the same time, yet flexible enough to be configured for any workflow. Under real world use (drives 85% filled and fragmented) with its drives formatted as a RAID 5 group (eight 1.5TB drives striped with parity across all group members), a Fusion DX800RAID system is capable of single-stream 2K (2048 x 1556) LOG RGB capture and playback.
A Fusion DX800RAID system can achieve up to 815MB/sec read, 715MB/sec write (AJA Kona 1080HD test), fast enough to handle a single stream of uncompressed 10-bit 1080 4:4:4 HD, or multiple streams of ProRes 422, uncompressed 8-bit 1080 HD, DV, HDV, and DVCPRO video. With drives formatted as a RAID 4, RAID 5, RAID 6, or DVRAID group, Fusion DX800RAID systems offer fail-safe protection in the event of a drive failure. You can set up your system to provide visual and audible alerts, including e-mail notification. A drive can be swapped out and the RAID group rebuilt in just a few hours, respectively, or you can continue to work at reduced bandwidth while the RAID group rebuilds in the background.
4TB, 6TB, 8TB or 12TB to start(4)—it's your choice. When you need to grow your storage capacity, wouldn't you like a system that's expandable without hassle? Fusion DX800RAID storage systems have you covered. When your job calls for access to more than 12TB of files at a time, Sonnet offers an economical upgrade path that is simple to deploy—Fusion DX800RAID storage expansion systems. Each DX800RAID storage system features an internal SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) expander that enables you to connect additional DX800RAID enclosures in a daisy chain, no additional RAID controller card needed. This simplifies installation and significantly reduces your cost to expand capacity. Of course, if your needs are simpler, each system includes user-swappable drive modules so you can easily change sets of drives as you go.
Fusion DX800RAID systems support RAID 0 for pure, unadulterated speed; RAID 1 for ultimate redundancy; and RAID 4 (DV RAID), 5, 6, and 10 for balanced, failsafe file protection and performance; JBOD support is available, too.
Fusion DX800RAID systems even support hot spares—a designated hot spare drive waits unused in the background to automatically replace a failed drive without you having to lift a finger. All this flexibility is accomplished without switches—a simple to use configuration utility enables you to optimize your setup for specific workflow requirements.
The reliability of the Fusion DX800RAID is further enhanced through SES (SCSI Enclosure Services) 2.0 compliance, a feature more commonly found on enterprise storage systems, and enhanced S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) data reporting for each hard drive installed in the system. Built into the Fusion DX800RAID enclosure, SES functionality provides enhanced real-time monitoring and reporting of drive, power supply, and temperature status, with real time results displayed in utility application screens and the illumination of conveniently placed LEDs on the enclosure. S.M.A.R.T. data criteria can be used to notify you of an impending drive failure and enable you to minimize downtime as a result.
Fusion DX800RAID storage systems employ Enterprise/RAID Edition hard drives(2). These drives are subjected to hours of additional, stringent testing to check for soft errors, vibration, and other reliability predictors—just the sturdiest drives pass these tests and are prepared with special RAID-optimized firmware.
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Enterprise/RAID drives offer higher MTBF (mean time between failure) specs, carry longer warranties than “desktop” drives, and are the building blocks of a super-reliable Fusion storage system.
These systems are ideal for use in mixed environments—various operating systems, editing applications and output demands requiring the flexibility and interoperability that Fusion DX800RAID storage systems provide. Fusion DX800RAID systems support Mac OS® X, Windows Vista, Windows® XP, and Linux. They are compatible with capture cards from AJA, Blackmagic Design, Matrox, and Bluefish444, and work with all mainstream video editing applications including Apple® Final Cut Pro®, and Adobe® Premiere® Pro.
Key Features
- High Performance—A single Fusion DX800RAID system with eight 1.5TB drives (configured as RAID 5) delivers up to 815MB/sec read, 715 MB/sec write data transfers; greater performance possible with additional Fusion DX800RAID systems connected
- Easy, Economic Expandability—Internal SAS expander enables you to connect up to 16 DX800RAID enclosures to a single Sonnet RAID controller card
- Failsafe File Protection—Fusion DX800RAID supports RAID levels 4, 5, and 6 to protect data in case of a drive failure (two drives with RAID 6) while maintaining great performance
- Monitored Operation—SES (SCSI Enclosure Services) and S.M.A.R.T. data reporting provide realtime monitoring of the enclosure and drives
- Better Windows Support—Overcomes volume size limit in Windows XP Pro 32-bit to fully support volumes up to 16TB
- Complete storage system includes enclosure, RAID controller card, drive modules, cables, and software; expansion storage system includes enclosure, drive modules, and power cable
- 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, or 12TB configurations; Enterprise/RAID Edition drives(1)
- Universal 100–240V, 50/60Hz power supply
- Drive Activity, Drive Presence, Power, SES, and Link LED indicators
- Quiet fans
- RoHS compliant
OS Compatibility
- Mac OS X Version 10.4.8+ or 10.5
- Windows® Vista, Server 2003, and XP Pro
- Linux (RedHat ES 3, 4; Suse RedHat ES 3, 4; Suse Linux 9, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10, 10.1 and the following architectures: i386; x86_64 (AMD64, Intel EM64T)
Hardware Compatibility
- Mac, Windows, or Linux computer with available x8 (or x4) PCI Express (PCIe) slot
Technical Specifications
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Hardware |
| Warranty |
2-year limited warranty |
External Connectors |
Enclosure – Two mini-SAS |
| Drives Supported |
1.5 & 3 Gb per second Serial ATA;
up to 7,200 RPM |
| Data Transfer Speed |
Up to 815 MB/s read, 715MB/s write, depending on interface used and configuration |
| Supported Video Formats |
2K (2048 x 1556) LOG RGB, 10-bit 1080 4:4:4 HD, uncompressed 8-bit 1080i HD, DV, HDV, DVCPRO, and uncompressed SD |
| Power Supply |
300W, 100-240V, 50/60Hz Universal |
| Operating Temperature |
+41º F to +104º F (5º C to +40º C) |
| Dimensions |
WxDxH: 7.4 x 15.8 x 11.2 in
(18.7 x 40.1 x 28.6 cm) |
| Weight |
28.1 lbs (12.7 kg) |
| Package Contents |
Desktop disk enclosure, eight 3.5" drive modules, power cord |
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
   
* Unformatted disk capacities. Actual formatted capacities depend on drive formatting and configuration |
