UltraTrak 100 TX4

Promise UltraTrak 100 TX4 SCSI to IDE DAS

SCSI-to-ATA External ATA RAID 5 Subsystem Use your choice of up to 4 Ultra ATA/100 drives for the ultimate in storage performance, capacity, and economy. Standard Ultra2 LVD SCSI interface works with virtually any major OS today. An LCD display menu and pushbuttons allow easy set up of all RAID levels through its built-in ATA RAID caching controller module. Onboard Intel i960 RISC controller with included 16MB cache memory manages up to 4 independent, "always-available" channels with circuitry-protected, removable drive carriers to deliver hot swappable, fault-tolerant RAID storage.

Supports RAID 5, 3, 0+1, 1, and 0 Hardware and Operating System independent Allows up to 4 high capacity high performance, low-cost Ultra ATA drives Appears as standard SCSI device Easy push button setup and operation Promise the leader in ATA RAID. Chosen by the world's leading OEMs -- Dell, Gateway, Fujitsu-Siemens, and Micron, to name just a few -- for their own systems.

SCSI - to - UltraATA/100 External RAID Subsystems Introducing two low-cost solutions for high performance, high capacity, fault-tolerant storage for networks: the UltraTrak100 TX8 and TX4 RAID 3 & 5 subsystems. These external storage powerhouses from Promise Technology, the leader in ATA RAID solutions, allow you to use your choice of either up to eight (TX8) or four (TX4) Ultra ATA/100 drives for the ultimate in storage performance, capacity, and economy. A powerful internal RAID controller with i960 RISC processor and 16MB cache memory assures fast handling of all I/O requests. UltraTrak100 TX subsystems offer an LCD display menu and easy pushbutton control for easy setup of all RAID levels and hardware monitoring. Since the subsystem appears as a standard SCSI device, it抯 also recognized by major operating systems including Windows and Linux without additional drivers. Put Ultra ATA/100 RAID Anywhere You Need It UltraTrak100 TX4 or TX8 provide one of the most powerful external Ultra ATA RAID storage solutions available, since the subsystems appear as standard SCSI drives. Simply attach either subsystem to an existing onboard or add-in Ultra2 SCSI controller. Each UltraTrak100 subsystem uses a push-button-driven LCD display menu for set up ?making them the ideal choice for integration into networking, workstations, or other computing environments. Now you can create an UltraTrak100 TX8 or TX4 RAID array in your central office location, then send the unit anywhere for easy installation.  Supports RAID 5, 3, 0+1, 1, and 0  Hardware and Operating System independent  Allows up to eight high capacity high performance, low-cost Ultra ATA drives  Appears as standard SCSI device  Easy push button setup and operation Hassle - free Approach With the UltraTrak100 TX series, each drive installs inside a carrier that easily slides in and out of the external tower. The carriers glide into place along special tracks built into the tower, and securely lock into place. The use of swappable drive carriers reduces other potential problems due to multiple cable connection hassles and faulty cabling. Because all drives are connected as "master" drives, there are also no problems exchanging the placement of each individual carrier within the UltraTrak100 tower. Continuous, Safe Operation UltraTrak100 TX8 or TX4 offer advanced security features that assure continuous data streams for your workstation or network without missing a beat. Each UltraTrak100 TX subsystem fully supports "hot spare" and "hot swap" of a failed drive for automatic, on-the-fly data rebuilding if a drive is replaced in case of drive failure. Audible alarms and visual LED indicators show drive, array or enclosure status at all times. Multiple cooling fans ensure a safe operating temperature for your drives . The UltraTrak100 TX8 also provides redundant, "hot-swappable" power supplies for continuous storage operations even if one power source fails. The Leader in ATA RAID Since 1988 Promise Technology, Inc. has offered high performance ATA controllers for PC storage and has been recognized as the creator and leader of ATA RAID since 1997. The world抯 biggest OEMs and resellers look to Promise for ongoing innovations in ATA RAID design as the company continues to create the most powerful and economical alternatives to traditional RAID controllers and subsystems. ULTRATRAK100 TX8 and TX4 SPECIFICATION RAID Levels Supported RAID 5 (data + parity striping) RAID 3 (data striping + dedicated parity drive) RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1 (stripe + mirror), RAID 0 (striping), JBOD (spanning) Redundancy Features Dual hot-swappable power supplies (TX8 unit only) Number of Drives Supported TX8: Up to 8 TX4: Up to 4 (minimum 3 required for RAID 3 or 5) Type of Drives Ultra ATA/100, Ultra ATA/66, Ultra ATA / 3 3 Automatic Data Rebuild Supports "hot swap" of failed drive or use of "hot spare" to immediately begin rebuilding data in case of drive failure in data redundant RAID levels RAID Controller Onboard i960 processor with 16 MB cache memory for RAID operations SCSI Interface Ultra2 LVD SCSI Data Handling Features Tagged command queuing up to 32 commands across SCSI interface reducing seek time; variable stripe block sizes Setup Push-button operation with text-based LCD display RAID Management LCD display permits viewing cache usage statistics, event logs, and array maintenance settings Operating Systems Supported Any operating system with embedded or add-in Ultra2 SCSI controller support. While the UltraTrak100 TX4 and TX8 should appear as standard SCSI devices to any operating system, Promise has only verified functionality in Windows, Linux, and Netware environments. Physical Dimensions TX8: 470 (h) X 200 (w) X 330 (d) mm; 18.5" X 7.8" X 12.9" TX4: 320 (h) X 180 (w) X 330 (d) mm; 12.5" X 7" X 12.9" Agency Certifications FCC Class B, CE

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