The ION Rackmount Quad Core Audio Workstation with Windows Vista Business Edition from Rain Recording is an advanced audio workstation with a 4U rackmount form factor. Tested and certified by Rain engineers for optimal performance with Pro Tools, Cubase and SONAR, the ION far exceeds the capabilities of a standard computer when working with digital audio.
Rain's Quiet Cool Design leverages the efficiency of a balanced component architecture and intelligent cooling to eliminate data bottlenecks, prevent overheating, and create a practically silent computing environment. It is powered by a quad-core CPU for superlative performance, and offers an array of PCI and PCI Express expansion slots for use with UAD and Pro Tools HD cards. The computer's super power audio platform is designed to deliver the perfect balance of power and stability, allowing you to remain focused on music production.
The ION features FireWire, eSATA, and USB 2.0 ports for device connectivity. It is loaded with 1TB of storage and 4GB of RAM. The computer is powered by a 2.8GHz AMD Phenom II X4 925 Quad Core CPU, and features ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics. Windows Vista Business Edition (32-bit) is the installed operating system.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.8GHz AMD Phenom II X4 925 Quad Core |
| Cache | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System Bus | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Memory |
Slots: 4x DIMM Type: 1066MHz DDR2 Installed: 4GB (2x2GB) DIMMs Capacity: 16GB |
| Graphics Display | ATI Radeon HD 4200 |
| Storage and Expansion | |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive |
Fixed Bays: 3x 3.5" (2x Occupied) Installed: 1x 500GB 7200rpm SATA II Hard Drive System Drive with 32MB Buffer, 1x 500GB 7200rpm SATA II Media Storage with 32MB Buffer Supported: 3x Internal Hard Drives Type: SATA II, supports up to 300MB/sec data throughput per hard drive |
| Optical Drive | 1x Dual-Layer DVD Burner |
| Bay Expansion | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| PCI Expansion |
3x PCI Express x1 2x PCI Express x16 2x PCI (Legacy) |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Ports |
6x USB 2.0 5x 6-Pin FireWire-400 |
| Display |
1x DVI-I 1x VGA |
| Storage | 1x eSATA |
| Audio | 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio |
| Video | HDMI |
| Flash Media Slot | None |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Wired |
Network: 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connector (RJ-45) Modem: None |
| Wireless | None |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows Vista Business Edition (32-bit) |
| Electrical Requirements | AC: 100-240V |
| Environmental Requirements | None |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17 x 7 x 21" (43.2 x 17.8 x 53.3cm) |
| Weight | 26 lb (11.8kg) |