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Enables connection of up to seven Fusion RAID storage systems to a single computer Extends a computer’s PCIe bus outside the box and provides seven PCIe slots Supports up to 56TB of protected online storage Transparent to operating system; plug-and-play installation with no configuration x4 interface to computer for 1GB/sec bandwidth Supports most PCIe cards, including full-length, full-height form factors Supports servers Universal 400W, 100–240V, 50–60Hz power supply LED status indicators Includes 4U chassis with removable rack handles, half-height PCIe host adapter card, PCIe Expander cable, power cable, user’s guide RoHS compliant |
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Mac® Pro Power Mac® G5 (with PCI Express slots) X-serve (with PCI Express slots) PC with x4 PCI Express slot Mac OS® X Version 10.4+ Windows® Vista Windows XP SP2 Linux |
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Specifications subject to change without notice. |
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Big Potential
With a Fusion D800 RAID, eight terabytes probably seemed like a lot of capacity, and 515 MB/sec read, 550 MB/sec write data transfers appeared to be fast enough, but what can you do when you need more? Think outside the box—Sonnet’s Fusion™ RAID Expander provides you a simple and cost-effective solution for connecting up to seven Sonnet Fusion R800RAID rackmount, or D800RAID desktop SATA storage systems to your computer for even faster performance, increased available streams, and access to up to 56 terabytes of protected storage! Fusion RAID Expander extends your computer’s PCI Express® (PCIe) bus outside of the box and provides seven slots for installing additional PCIe RAID controller cards. This Sonnet expansion system delivers plug-and-play installation, and is transparent to the computer’s operating system for zero-configuration use.
Faster, Larger, Better
Connecting more than one Fusion RAID storage system to your computer delivers added terabytes of protected data storage. With two 8TB Fusion D800RAID storage systems connected to the Fusion RAID Expander, their drives configured as protected RAID 5 volumes and combined, you’ll see sustained data transfers of up to 670 MB/sec read and 645 MB/sec write. Need more capacity? Add another Fusion RAID storage system. The potential to access up to 56TB of online protected storage, will enhance the use of any demanding application.
One Slot = Seven Slots?
Fusion RAID Expander overcomes the obstacles of limited space and too few PCIe slots common in many computers, Mac® Pro included. Most computers offer limited expansion choices, and are typically equipped with three or four slots, with one used for a graphics card. For power users, this can be restricting. The Fusion RAID Expander houses seven full-length (x8) PCIe slots in a quiet 4U enclosure with its own power supply, and connects to your computer through the included half-height host bus adapter card, which occupies a single x4 PCIe slot. This expansion system provides the space and slots necessary to attach up to seven Sonnet Fusion SATA RAID desktop or rackmount storage systems, each of which includes its own RAID controller card, to provide faster data throughput, and the ability to access up to 56TB of online storage.
The Fusion RAID Expander chassis employs two quiet fans to cool the 400 watt power supply and card slot area. It supports most PCIe cards, (including full-length, full-height form factor cards) so users can easily add FireWire, USB, video capture, audio, and other interfaces. This Sonnet expansion system delivers the expandability professional users demand.
| Fusion RAID Expander delivers flexible and expandable storage needs. For example, connect up to seven Sonnet Fusion D800 RAID storage systems to a single computer as shown above. |
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