ORION iSCSI to SATA-2		Datasheet
		Technical Specifications

Low-cost, feature-rich storage for outstanding productivity

The ORION iSCSI Series is a RAID storage solution optimized for organizations deploying small to medium application clusters, disk-to-disk backup and mid-range SANs. Dual 1Gb Ethernet iSCSI host interface ports provide cost-effective IP SAN connectivity using ubiquitous Gigabit Ethernet networking components, perfect for building new application storage systems and networks using an existing Ethernet network infrastructure. The ORION iSCSI Series combines advanced connectivity and storage features, sophisticated functionality, exceptional performance, rock-solid reliability, and high availability, with intelligent system design for a very affordable solution.

The ORION iSCSI Series--redefining iSCSI Storage

The ORION iSCSI Series combines the benefits of Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s drives with Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and the simplicity and affordability of iSCSI. High performance, hot-swap SATA drives provide an exceptional platform for low-cost, high-density storage with proven reliability and unparalleled price per gigabyte. The iSCSI host interface provides simple SAN and network connectivity support. Enterprise-ready features include
fully redundant power and cooling, a battery-backed cache, and RAID Inc.’s unique Predictive Data Migration™ and PerfectRAID™ technologies, providing high levels of availability and data integrity. The ORION’s performance delivers a strong showing of up to 350MB/sec sustained throughput.

High storage density for flexibility and economy

The ORION iSCSI Series supports either 8, 12 or 16 SATA-2 drives per system. By taking advantage of unsurpassed capacity of SATA drives, the ORION system delivers the highest capacity levels available. Multiple ORION systems can also be connected to the same SAN or server using standard Ethernet cables and switches to deliver massive storage to capacity hungry applications such as disk-to-disk backup, media archiving, video surveillance and compliance storage.

Comprehensive remote management

ORION systems feature StorageWatch® monitoring software that is embedded into the system, eliminating the need to install additional software on the network. With StorageWatch, all ORION systems in your network can be configured and monitored through a single, easy-to-manage Web-based graphic user interface. The software works through the system’s Ethernet port--locally or across a network TCP/IP connection--to monitor arrays, configure the system, and provide error reporting through pop-up windows or email notification. Additionally, ORION simplifies integration with third-party management applications using industry standard SNMP and WBEM protocols.

Storage and server consolidation delivers cost savings

The ORION iSCSI Series incorporates advanced SAN and cluster support features such as advanced LUN Masking and Mapping. With support for 256 Logical Drives (LUNs) per array and 32 LUNs per physical drive, the ORION delivers a robust, flexible platform for storage and server consolidation and advanced costs savings. By sharing storage resources among multiple servers, users can take advantage of high availability configurations and employ resource sharing for cost effective storage solutions that maximize capacity utilization. The ORION iSCSI Series supports up to 32 iSCSI hosts connecting to and utilizing capacity on the same system without security breaches or sharing conflicts.

All ORION systems are StorageWatch® capable allowing users to reduce both infrastructure TCO and organizational operating costs associated with oday's business of data assets and intelligence ensuring long term organizational growth.

Features:

:: 8,12 or 16 hot-swap drive bays in a robust 3U chassis
:: Supports SATA-2 3Gb/s drives & NCQ
:: 32 iSCSI instances per ORION system
:: 2 iSCSI host ports (1Gb Ethernet), clusterready
:: Multiple global or designated hot-spare drives
:: Up to 350 MB/s sustained throughput
:: Redundant, hot-swap power and cooling
:: 256MB ECC cache (up to 512MB), w/battery backup
:: StorageWatch® embedded web-based management
:: Network management through web-based application, email, SNMP, WBEM/CIM, SSL
:: LUN Masking and Mapping enable SANs, and large clusters

StorageWatch® Monitoring Software

RAID Inc's StorageWatch monitoring software offers professional management tools in a simple-to-use, straightforward format. This embedded software works locally or via network TCP/IP connection to monitor arrays. Information windows appear during critical and user-specified events. The software can even be configured to send e-mail notification should an error occur.