The A16F-G2430 SAN-ready subsystem combines cost-effective SATA drives in a high availability 4G FC array. IT managers will find it is an easy-to-use and easy to maintain storage solution for their DAS, Fibre Channel SAN and clustered servers or any application requiring dedicated bandwidth.
- Highlights
- Specifications
- Accessories
- Two (2) FC-4G host channels; transfer rate up to 400MBps per channel
- Accommodates sixteen the latest 3Gbps, SATA-II (3Gbps) disk drives
- ASIC400 architecture that supports hardware RAID 5 and RAID 6 engine
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Market leading I/O performance
- Sustained RAID5 Read/Write at 658/460 MB/sec.
- Sustained RAID6 Read/Write at 651/411 MB/sec.
- Embedded RAIDWatch software for effortless RAID management
- Windows Server 2003 certified
Host-to-Drive Interface | Configuration | Model | Form Factor |
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FC-4G to SATA-II (3Gbps) | Single | A16F-G2430 | 3U Rackmount |
RAID
- Multiple arrays configurable with dedicated or global hot spares
- RAID levels supported: RAID 0, 1 (0+1), 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, and NRAID
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Online expansion by:
- Adding new drives
- Copying and replacing drives with drives of larger capacity
- Automatic background rebuilds
- Configurable stripe size and write policy per array
- Intelligent drive handling:
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- In degraded mode: skips irreparable blocks to continue rebuild
- In normal operation: data-block verification and repair
Subsystem Components
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Single controller configuration provides full RAID functionalities
- One (1) EonStor enhanced 3U enclosure
- One (1) RAID controller module
- One (1) 512MB DDR RAM DIMM module (pre-installed on the controller modules)
- Two (2) hot-swappable, redundant, 530W power supply units (PSUs)
- Two (2) redundant, dual-fan cooling modules running in high/low speeds
- One (1) optional BBU
- Sixteen (16) hot-swappable drive trays
- Two (2) front handles
Host Interface
- Two (2) FC-4G host channels; backward compatible with 1 or 2G-FC
- Auto-negotiate FC-AL, point-to-point, or switched fabric
- Concurrent I/O commands
- Tagged command queuing up to 256
- Variable stripe size per logical drive
- Optimization setting for random or sequential I/Os
Drive Interface
- Sixteen (16) hot-swappable 3Gbps SATA-II (3Gbps) drive trays that accommodate 1-inch pitch, 3.5-inch SATA-II (3Gbps) or SATA-I disk drives
- Automatic bad-sector reassignment
- Dedicated bandwidth to each connected drive
Management
- Firmware-embedded utility via LCD keypad or RS-232C port
- Host-side SES emulation with pass-through to back-end SES emulation
- VT-100 terminal emulation via RS-232C
- Telnet access via onboard Ethernet port
- 10/100 BaseT Ethernet for out-of-band management
- Two (2) COM ports for local access to firmware-embedded utility and UPS connectivity
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Java-based SANWatch software:
- Graphical user interface
- Local/remote management; in-band or out-of-band via TCP/IP
- Centralized management to monitor and administer multiple RAID units on one screen
- Secure link over SSL
- Configuration Client for easy access to the configuration utility screen
- Widest range of event notification methods including email, LAN broadcast, fax, SNMP traps, SMS, and MSN
SAN Management
- Up to 1024 LUNs (if sufficiently large memory is used with the proper settings)
Indicators
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Onboard alarm is triggered when one of the following fails:
- RAID controller module
- Cooling module
- Power supply unit
- Hard drive
- BBU module
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Module status LED indicators:
- Two (2) per drive tray
- Three (3) per LCD panel
- Six (6) per RAID controller module
- One (1) per Fibre port
- Two (2) per Ethernet port
- Two (2) per cooling module
- One (1) per power supply unit
- One (1) per BBU module
- Module failure alert through I2C bus
- Event notifications sent over email, fax, LAN broadcast, SNMP traps, MSN messenger, SMS short messages
- System alerts through Java-based SANWatch manager
Infortrend Smart Technologies
Derived from more than ten years experience in RAID storage design, Infortrend's innovative firmware delivers Smart technologies that provide enhanced storage solutions for every customer environment, from small organizations to large enterprises. These technologies enhance I/O processing, drive handling, and system management.
IOSmart
IOSmart allows for the flexible configuration of logical drives, logical volumes and logical partitions and ensures instant RAID availability via background logical drive initialization. Fibre loops' load balancing is provided within the subsystem. The firmware's embedded intelligent algorithms, such as Adaptive Write Policy and Guaranteed Latency I/O, improve sequential write performance and ensure the fast and continuous flow of data.
DrvSmart
The DrvSmart utility provides an easy way to store data while keeping it safe. One of the main DrvSmart functions, Media Scan, retrieves data from degraded or damaged hard drives and handles low quality drives in both the degraded mode and during the rebuild process. Other DrvSmart features include disk cloning, drive roaming, SMART, transparent resetting of non-responsive hard drives, and RAID parity update tracking and recovery.
SysSmart
SysSmart combines enclosure monitoring and firmware management capabilities in order to minimize the chance of down time caused by hardware failures. The Auto data protection mechanisms are developed to ensure data safety. Other SysSmart functions include the event-triggered and the various monitoring utilities and monitoring approaches combined with the powerful RAIDWatch manager. Component status, voltage and temperature readings, and system events are instantly revealed through the manager's graphical interface.
Physical/Electrical
Interfaces
- Two (2) FC ports, each using a short-wavelength adapter
- Two (2) COM ports on the controller module for RS-232C serial port (38400, n, 8, 1) and UPS support
- One (1) 10/100BaseT Ethernet port on the controller module
Power Supply Module
Two (2) redundant, hot-swappable power supplies with PFC
Input | 100VAC~240 VAC with 530W PFC (auto-switching) | |
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47 to 63Hz | ||
Output | (Maximum output: 460 Watts) | |
+12.0V | 32A max. | |
+ 5.0V | 32A max. | |
+ 3.3V | 30A max. | |
Dimensions | 248.9(D) x 128(W) x 82.1(H) mm (9.8 x 5 x 3.2 inches) |
Cooling Module
Two (2) redundant, dual-fan cooling modulesMaximum Air Flow |
High speed: 31.8 DFM Low speed: 20.1 CFM |
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Environmental Specifications
Temperature |
Operating: 0º to 40ºC (32º F to 104º F) (without BBU) Operating: 0° to 35°C (32° F to 95 ° F) (with BBU) Non-operating: - 40º to 60ºC (-40º F to 140º F) |
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Relative humidity |
Operating: 10% to 80% (non condensing) Non-operating: 10 to 95% (non condensing) |
Altitude |
Operating: sea level to 12,000 ft Non-operating: sea level to 40,000 ft |
Dimensions
- Chassis without handles: 445(W) x 130(H) x 488.2(D) mm (17.5 x 5.1 x 19.2 inches)
- Chassis with handles: 482.6(W) x 131(H) x 504.3(D) mm (19 x 5.2 x 19.9 inches)
- Package: 423(H) x 567(W) x 772(D) mm (16.7 x 22.3 x 30.4 inches)
System weight (w/o drives)
- Net weight: 28.5kg (62.7 pounds)
- Gross weight: 30.5kg (67.1)
Spare Parts
IFT-9373CDTray | 3.5" Hard disk drive tray | |
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IFT-9273ECPSU | Power supply module, for ES Enhanced 3U/16-bay subsystems, 530W capacity, FAN | |
IFT-9273ECFanMod | Cooling fan module, for ES Enhanced 3U/16-bay subsystems | |
IFT-9270CHandR | Right-side forearm handle, for ES 3U/16-bay subsystems, applicable to the Left or Right-side of JBOD subsystems | |
IFT-9273CHandLLCD | Left-side forearm handle, for ES Enhanced 3U/16-bay subsystems, LCD panel included | |
IFT-83AF24GE16 | Fibre to SATA RAID controller module, for ES A16F-G2430 subsystem, 2 x FC-4G SFP host connectors | |
IFT-9270ASCab | RS-232C serial cable, audio-jack to DB9 | |
IFT-9011 | Null Modem, DB9 female to DB9 male, wires swapped | |
IFT-DDRESCEM5 | 512MB DDR RAM DIMM module, for all EonStor subsystems |
Accessories
IFT-9273CBTE | Battery cell pack, Li-Ion, for ES Enhanced 3U/16-bay subsystems, BBU ID | |
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IFT-9270CUPSCab | UPS cable, audio-jack to DB9 | |
IFT-9270CFCCab01 | Optical FC cable, LC-LC, MM-62.5/125, Duplex, LSZH, O.D.=1.8mm*2, 1 Meter | |
IFT-9270CFCCab02 | Optical FC cable, LC-LC, MM-62.5/125, Duplex, LSZH, O.D.=1.8mm*2, 5 Meters | |
IFT-9270CFCCab03 | Optical FC cable, LC-LC, MM-62.5/125, Duplex, LSZH, O.D.=1.8mm*2, 10 Meters | |
IFT-9273CSlider32 | Slide rail assembly, for Enhanced ES 3U/16-bay subsystem, 23"~32" rack depth | |
IFT-9273CSlider36 | Slide rail assembly, for Enhanced ES 3U/16-bay subsystem, 23"~36" rack depth | |
IFT-9270CSFP2GA01 | Agilent Fibre Channel 2.125 / 1.0625 GBd Small Form Pluggable Optical Transceiver, LC, wave-length 850nm, multi-mode | |
IFT-9270CSFP4GA01 | Agilent Fibre Channel 4.25 / 2.125 / 1.0625 GBd Small Form Pluggable Optical Transceiver, LC, wave-length 850nm, multi-mode | |
IFT-DDRESCEMA | 1GB DDR RAM DIMM module, for ASIC266 platform |