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Norco 5-Bay eSATA RAID Hard Drive Storage Array, Model: DS-500B. ds



Part Number: HD-DS-500B
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Norco 5-Bay SATA to eSATA Hard Drive Storage Array RAID Subsystem, Model: DS-500B

NORCO DS-500B 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);
  • 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
Specifications:
  • Drive Bay: 5 x hot-swappable SATA slim drivebay Host Interface
  • Host Interface: eSATA, 3Gb/s
  • Sustained Transfer Rates: Up to 230MB/s*
  • Supported RAID Levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1, JBOD
  • Power Supply: 200W 110v-240v pro-data power supply
  • Cooling fan:90mm ball-bearing fan x 1
  • Dimensions: 6.5" x 9.8" x 8.27"
OS Support:
  • Windows 2000, XP, 2003, VISTA (RAID0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD)
  • Mac OS X 10.4.x or later (JBOD, RAID0, RAID10 via OS), Mac OS X 10.3.9 (RAID 5)
  • Linux (RAID via OS)
Package Contents:
  • DS-500B 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
References: | Norco Company Website |

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Norco 5 Bays eSATA RAID HD Storage Array DS-500B Norco 5 Bays eSATA RAID HD Storage Array DS-500B Norco 5 Bays eSATA RAID HD Storage Array DS-500B




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Notes: The peak DS-500B 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.

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