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| MAXI RAID |
MaxiRAID from OptoMedia is the ideal storage
solution for small workgroup servers, and power workstations. There
are three variations of the MaxiRAID, the internal 3 drive version
which installs into three 5.25" drive bays within the server/workstation
chassis, or in an external enclosure, occupying no space within the
host computer enclosure.
The third option is the higher capacity six drive module which as
standard is supplied in an external enclosure. With capacities of
12Gb upwards, the range offers high speed stable data storage at an
affordable cost. Implementing RAID Levels 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 the MaxiRAID
is capable of handling most data requirements in a professional environment.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) protects computer systems
from single points of failure, typically this single point of failure
is the data storage, the hard disk drive. Host connection is via SCSI
II Ultra Wide connection, enabling the MaxiRAID to attach to all computer
systems with a SCSI port as a local hard disk with no further drivers
required. An optional Network Attach Solution (NAS) enables the MaxiRAID
to connect directly to a network, including Windows 95, 98 and NT4
and optionally NFS with no server.
Network management of the NAS is via a web browser interface, with
data access via SMB, HTTP or NFS (option). As standard on the MaxiRAID
are two communications ports, one for monitoring the RAID through
a terminal, the second for connection to a suitable modem for sending
error messages to fax machines or pagers.
A front panel LCD and keypad enables the operator to manage and identify
the status of the RAID controller and drives without the need of special
applications software on the host computer. Alternatively, the options
may be set from the remote management port. Both the front panel and
the communications port are password protected , so protecting the
options to control the MaxiRAID.
Each of the hard disks within the MaxiRAID is secured by a keylock,
without which the drives cannot be removed. Rebuilding of the data
on the drives is automatic, when a new disk is installed. As an option
on the six drive module the sixth drive may be allocated as 'hot spare'
enabling a drive to be nominated as the spare drive should one of
the data or parity drives fail.
It should be noted that where this option is implemented the MaxiRAID
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MAXI RAID
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The OptoMedia Network
Attach Storage (NAS) controller is able to plug straight into
the MaxiRAID enabling the storage capacity to be made available
with no dedicated server to all users on the network (NT, Novell
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| Technical Specifications
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| Number of Drives |
3 or 6 |
| Drive Interface |
EIDE |
| Maximum Capacity |
60Gb (3 drives) 150Gb (6 drives) |
| RAID Levels |
0, 1 & 5 (0+1 6 drive version)
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| Host Interface |
SCSI II Ultra Wide |
| Max Transfer Rate |
40Mb/S |
| Control panel |
Front LCD/Software terminal
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| Security Management |
security password protection
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| Communications ports |
External management terminal
and optional modem for fax and pager communications |
| Dimensions |
3 drive internal (W 146 D 230
H 125) 6 drive external (W 190 D 465 H270) |
| Power input |
110/240VAC Dual |
| Power Supplied |
(external chassis) |
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