5 Bay eSATA RAID Hard Drive Storage Array
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Model: DS-500e

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 PCIe card, this subsystem gives your more than 5 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 5 times faster average NAS system; Supports video stream (RAID0 mode); Sustained data transfer throughput up to 120 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

* 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.

Specifications:

Capacity: 3.75TB+
Host Interface: eSATA, 3Gb/s
Sustained Transfer Rates: Up to 120MB/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 Pro: Mac OS X 10.4.x or later (JBOD, RAID0, RAID10 via OS)
  • 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 PCIe (NORCO-4627) controller
  • Screws for hard drive mounting