SATA/SAS RAID Array has PCI Express-based architecture.
Press Release Summary:
Rack-mount RAID storage system lets any PC with PCI Express slot support up to 6 TB of data and access that data at speeds to 40 Gbps. Featuring 12 hot-swappable SATA II/SAS drives, system operates from host PC on PCI Express x4 or x8 cable when PCIe adapter card is inserted into host PC's PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD, while intelligent multiple logical drive architecture allows combination of different RAID levels on one set of disks.
Original Press Release:
One Stop Systems Announces the First PCI Express-Based SATA/SAS RAID Array
· Supports up to 12 hot-swappable SATA II or serial-attached SCSI (SAS) drives
· PCI Express adaptor card installs in the host PC
· Provides storage capacity up to 6 terabytes with current drives
ESCONDIDO, Calif. - July 18, 2006 - One Stop Systems, a leading provider of PCI Express-based systems and components for the industrial computing market, today announced the release of the first PCI Express-based RAID storage system, a robust, rack mount system that provides 12 hot-swappable SATA II / SAS drives for a total storage capacity of up to 6 terabytes.
The RAID system operates from a host PC on either a PCI Express x4 or x8 cable (included) when the PCIe adapter card (also included) is inserted into the host PC's PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot. The system supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD, and Intelligent "multiple logical drive" architecture allows the combination of different RAID levels on one set of disks. Hot-swap ability facilitates the replacement of failed drives and makes this 12-drive storage system suitable for network attached storage (NAS), security and surveillance, disk-to-disk backup, and video editing.
Disk arrays provide reliability and a higher data transfer rate through multiple channel access. The RAID controller organizes data on the drives and controls the flow of data to and from the host computer. This allows the user to write/read data to the drive array from the host PC at speeds up to 40Gb/s by simply installing the attached PCIe adaptor board into a PCIe slot in the host PC and cabling it to the RAID system.
"Now, any PC with a PCI Express slot can support up to six terabytes of data and access that data at speeds of up to 40Gb per second. With the price of drives steadily decreasing while the capacities increase, any PC can have this added functionality," said Steve Cooper, president of One Stop Systems. "This means that applications like broadcasting, sound and video editing, medical imaging, and scanning devices can operate using the latest technology and cost efficiency of today's PCs."
The 12-drive RAID Array lists for $2,934 and is available immediately.
About One Stop Systems
One Stop Systems is a leading provider of PCI Express-based systems and components for the industrial computing market. These include both SHB Express and CompactPCI Express architectures. One Stop Systems designs and manufactures semi-custom and custom industrial-grade computing systems and components for converged communications, industrial control and defense/security applications. We offer responsive service, the highest quality design and manufacturing, and on-time delivery. For more information, contact our sales department toll free at (877) GET-CPCI or visit www.onestopsystems.com for a product catalog.
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