PROMISE VessRAID 1000s Series
Dual Ports SAS-to-SAS/SATA RAID 6 Storage System. Enterprise Level Features at an Entry Level Price

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Overview:

VessRAID 1000s features 2U/3U 12 to 16 bays dual ports SAS-to-SAS/SATA RAID6 subsystem that can function as a direct attached storage (DAS), in a storage area network (SAN), and with VessJBOD expansion, offering a comprehensive storage portfolio for business critical applications in hopes to protect all of your valuable data.

System Highlights and Benefits

16/12 hot-swappable SAS/SATA drive bays in a robust 3U/2U chassis
3Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA drives support
512MB ECC shared cache (up to 2GB), with optional battery backup units
Single or Dual hot-swap redundant power supply unit with 80PLUS Certified
Up to 880MB/s disk sequential throughput
OPAS and UPS Monitor via USB service
Comprehensive embedded web-based management via Ethernet – WebPAM PROe
Power Scheduler Operation
Multiple global or dedicated hot-spare drives
PerfectRAID™ and Predictive Data Migration™ technology for robust error handling and recovery
LCD Panel support (optional)
Wake-on-LAN support

SAS RAID
VessRAID 1840s
RAID 0, 1, 1E, 3, 6, 5, 10(0+1), 30, 50, 60	3U/16-bay RAID subsystem with (8) 2TB SATA Drives Dual 3G SAS host ports for high performance direct attachment Supports RAID 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10(0+1), 30, 50, 60 Expansion Chassis expansion up to 6 units/112 total bays Advanced power saving modes Dual power supplies
VessRAID 1830s
RAID 0, 1, 1E, 3, 6, 5, 10(0+1), 30, 50, 60	2U/12-bay RAID subsystem with (8) 2TB SATA Drives Dual 3G SAS host ports for high performance direct attachment Supports RAID 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10(0+1), 30, 50, 60 Expansion Chassis expansion up to 6 units/112 total bays Advanced power saving modes Dual power supplies

Features:

Getting Enterprise Features on VessRAID
Built with the field-proven enterprise RAID engine, VessRAID is a robust storage subsystem with reliable data protection technology to meet businesses’ various backup needs. The dual-core IO processor design enables SAS series to outperform competitors’ solutions with improved 15%~20% increase on sequential read and write which can basically satisfy any mission-critical application.

GreenRAID Energy Savings
Being green is important for business now. VessRAID features advanced hardware design using 80PLUS-certified power supplies, and supports complete levels of MAID2.0 that both can greatly improve system's power effectiveness in management and reduce heat generation. In addition, the power scheduling function allows users to power off the system and performs a disk-to-disk backup or restore on a scheduled basis. As the task completes, system returns to standby until the next one starts, resulting in a considerable 70% cost savings annually.

One-Plug-Auto-Service (OPAS)
OPAS is designed to reduce maintenance complexity and streamline an easier tech support workflow as much as possible. It offers a new level of user convenience unique to PROMISE. With a simple USB stick plugging in, it can provide system information retrieval, firmware auto upgrading, script for quick installation and password resetting.

Designed for Cost-Sensitive Business

Economic slowdown worldwide have caused a number of businesses to either cut their IT budgets or delay their purchasing decisions for new storage equipments, yet there is still need for inexpensive and feature-rich storage solutions as data grows on a day to day basis. The VessRAID family of products provides a reliable data protection you expect from PROMISE to keep data online longer through a cost-effective way for businesses to easily meet storage demands.

Specifications:

VessRAID 1000s Series Specifications
VessRAID System		VessRAID 1730s	VessRAID 1740s	VessRAID 1830s	VessRAID 1840s
System and Controller Features
Form Factor	2U		3U	2U	3U
Drive Support	12 Drives (3.5")		16 Drives (3.5")	12 Drives (3.5")	16 Drives (3.5")
Drive Support	SAS(3Gb/s), SATAII(3Gb/s), NCQ, TCQ
Controller	Single (Intel® IOP348 800MHz)
Host Channel	Dual Ports SAS-wide (x4) over SFF-8088
PROMISE Expansion Enclosure	One Port SAS-wide (x4) for VessJBOD series
Data Cache	512MB~2GB ECC cache memory with Optional BBU (Battery Backup Unit)
Command Queue Depth	512
Operational Features
RAID Levels	RAID 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10(0+1), 30, 50, 60
Hot spares	Global or Dedicated w/ revertible option
Max. LUNs per subsystem	256
Max. LUNs per array	32
Variable Block and Sector Size	64KB ~ 1MB stripe block sizes 512B, 1KB, 2KB, 4KB sector size
Disk Data Formats	Supports Disk Data Format (DDF) for drive roaming between Vtrak and VessRAID series systems
Background Activities	Media Patrol Background Synchronizing; Initialization Rebuild; Redundancy Check SMART Condition Pooling, OCE (Online Capacity Expansion)/RLM (RAID Level Migration) Priority Control; Throttle Rate Control and watermarking per BGA (background activities) in Disk and NVRAM
RAID Robustness	PDM (Predictive Data Migration) PerfectRAID™ advanced error handling Array Error Recovery Read/Write Check Table, Write Hole Table, Bad Sector Re-map Table, NVRAM event logging
System Management
Supported OS	Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008¹ RedHat Linux, SuSE Linux FreeBSD 7.0
Management Tools	WebPAM PROe/SNMP via Ethernet CLI/CLU via RJ-11 or Ethernet LCD Control Panel (Optional) OPAS/UPS Monitor via USB service Power Scheduler Control
Management Interfaces/Protocols	Ethernet, RJ-11 Serial Port, USB SNMP, SSL, Telnet, SLP
Event Notification	Email , SNMP, NETSEND, Buzzer, LEDs, LCD Control Panel
System Information
AC Input	90 ~ 264 VAC, 47 ~ 63Hz
Current (Maximum)	6A (100V); 3A (240V)		7A (100V); 3.5A (240V)	6A (100V); 3A (240V)	8A (100V); 4A (240V)
Power Supply	Single 350W 90-264V full-ranging w/PFC 80PLUS Bronze Certified		Single 450W 90-264V full-ranging w/PFC 80PLUS Bronze Certified	Dual 350W 90-264V full-ranging w/PFC 80PLUS Power Efficiency Hot swappable and redundant	Dual 450W 90-264V full-ranging w/PFC 80PLUS Power Efficiency Hot swappable and redundant
FAN	N+1 design
Temperature	5° ~ 40°C² (-40° ~ 60°C non operational)
Relative Humidity	10% to 80% non-condensing
Dimensions (H x W x D)	88.2 x 446.2 x 461 mm 3.5 x 17.6 x 18.1 in		130.1 x 446.2 x 461 mm 5.1 x 17.6 x 18.1 in	88.2 x 446.2 x 461 mm 3.5 x 17.6 x 18.1 in	130.1 x 446.2 x 461 mm 5.1 x 17.6 x 18.1 in
Weight	11.2 kg (24.69 lbs) w/o drives 19 kg (41.89 lbs) w/ drives		14 kg (30.86 lbs) w/o drives 23.6 kg (52.03 lbs) w/ drives	13 kg (28.66 lbs) w/o drives 20.8 kg (45.86 lbs) w/ drives	16 kg (35.27 lbs) w/o drives 25.6 kg (56.44 lbs) w/ drives
Safety/EMI	CE, FCC Class B, VCCI, BSMI, CB, KCC, C-Tick, UL/cUL, TUV
Base Configuration	VessRAID 2U/3U Unit w/ Drive Carrier RJ11-to-DB9 Serial Data Cable, Power Cord (Single PSU: 1; Dual PSU: 2) Quick Start Guide, Set of Screws, CD (Product Manual, SNMP files, QSG)
Warranty and Support
Warranty	3 years limited warranty³
Supported Hardware Options	LCD Panel, Front Bezel, Sliding Rail, Battery Backup Unit, SAS Cable

¹Microsoft® WHQL for Windows Server 2003 and 2008
²Operational Temperature between 5° ~ 35°C if BBU installed
³BBU is covered by one year limited warranty

Documentation:

Download the PROMISE VessRAID 1000s Series Datasheet (PDF).

Pricing Notes:

Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.

VessRAID 1000s Series includes: Enclosure, 8-2TB Drives, 2-US power cords, Quick Start Guide, Product CD, slide mount assembly and HDD screws.

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PROMISE VessRAID 1000s Series Dual Ports SAS-to-SAS/SATA RAID 6 Storage System. Enterprise Level Features at an Entry Level Price