The 32TB Fusion RX1600RAID Storage System Hard Drive Array from Sonnet is a mini-SAS RAID storage system, designed for use with Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux-based computer systems. The array is housed in a 3U rackmount form factor, suitable for professional installation.
The array does not feature an internal hardware RAID controller. Rather, it is paired with the included Sonnet PCI Express RAID controller card. The card installs in an available PCI Express x16, x8, or x4 slot (please note that installing the card in an x4 slot will limit data throughput speeds). The card is powered by a 1.2GHz Intel IOP348 RAID processor with 256MB of ECC-protected RAM. It supports many standard RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, and 10.
You'll be able to add Fusion RX1600 Expansion units thanks to a dual internal SAS expander system, without the need for an additional controller card. These units can be daisy chained, making it easy to grow your storage as your needs increase.
HD Optimized Performance
Sonnet's Fusion RAID storage systems are widely recognized for their performance and dependability, providing users the data throughput and protection critical in the growing field of high definition video editing work. Fusion RX1600RAID takes these attributes to a new level. Building on proven technologies, the Fusion RX1600RAID rackmount 16-drive SATA storage system offers the fastest performance and biggest capacity yet of any Sonnet storage system plus the easy expandability featured in the Fusion DX800RAID, and adds Enterprise-class features to the mix. Fusion RX1600RAID storage systems are designed for work environments where performance and fault tolerance are critical, and maximum availability a must. Fusion RX1600RAID storage systems easily handle uncompressed HD while protecting the data at the same time, yet flexible enough to be configured for any workflow.
Under real world use (drives 85% filled and fragmented) with its drives formatted as a RAID 5 group (sixteen drives striped with parity across all group members), a Fusion RX1600RAID system is capable of 2K (2048 x 1556) LOG RGB capture and playback. A Fusion RX1600RAID system can achieve up to 1000MB/sec read and 750MB/sec write (AJA Kona 1080HD test), fast enough to handle uncompressed 10-bit 1080 4:4:4 HD, or multiple streams of ProRes 422, uncompressed 8-bit 1080 HD, DV, HDV, and DVCPRO video.
With drives formatted as a RAID 4, RAID 5, RAID 6, or DVRAID group, Fusion RX1600RAID systems offer file protection in the event of a drive failure (two drives when formatted as a RAID 6 group). You can configure your system to provide visual and audible alerts, including e-mail notification in the event of a drive failure. A drive can be swapped out and the RAID group rebuilt in around a few hours, or you can continue to work at reduced bandwidth while the RAID group rebuilds in the background
Under real world use (drives 85% filled and fragmented) with its drives formatted as a RAID 5 group (sixteen drives striped with parity across all group members), a Fusion RX1600RAID system is capable of 2K (2048 x 1556) LOG RGB capture and playback. A Fusion RX1600RAID system can achieve up to 1000MB/sec read and 750MB/sec write (AJA Kona 1080HD test), fast enough to handle uncompressed 10-bit 1080 4:4:4 HD, or multiple streams of ProRes 422, uncompressed 8-bit 1080 HD, DV, HDV, and DVCPRO video.
With drives formatted as a RAID 4, RAID 5, RAID 6, or DVRAID group, Fusion RX1600RAID systems offer file protection in the event of a drive failure (two drives when formatted as a RAID 6 group). You can configure your system to provide visual and audible alerts, including e-mail notification in the event of a drive failure. A drive can be swapped out and the RAID group rebuilt in around a few hours, or you can continue to work at reduced bandwidth while the RAID group rebuilds in the background
RAID Flexibility
Fusion RX1600RAID systems support RAID 4, DVRAID, 5, 6, and 10 for balanced performance and protection; RAID 1 for ultimate redundancy; and RAID 0 for pure, unadulterated speed; JBOD support is available, too. Fusion RX1600RAID systems even support hot spares -- you can set up your RAID group so that one or more designated hot spare drives wait unused in the background to automatically replace a failed drive without you having to lift a finger. All this flexibility is accomplished without switches -- a simple to use configuration utility enables you to optimize your setup for specific workflow requirements
Easy Expandability
When your job calls for access to more than 32TB of files, Sonnet offers an economical upgrade path that is simple to deploy -- Fusion RX1600RAID Expansion systems. Each RX1600RAID storage system features internal SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) expanders that enable you to connect additional RX1600RAID enclosures in a daisy chain, no additional RAID controller card needed. This simplifies installation and significantly reduces your cost to expand capacity. Of course, if your needs are simpler, each system includes user-swappable drive modules so you can easily change sets of drives as you go
Status Supervisor
The reliability of the Fusion RX1600RAID is further enhanced through SES (SCSI Enclosure Services) 2.0 compliance and enhanced S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) data reporting for each hard drive installed in the system. Built into the Fusion RX1600RAID enclosure, SES functionality provides enhanced real-time monitoring and reporting of drive, power supply, and temperature status, with real time results displayed in utility application screens and the illumination of conveniently placed LEDs on the enclosure. Warning alarms sound in case of a power supply or fan issue, too. S.M.A.R.T. data criteria can be used to notify you of an impending drive failure and enable you to minimize downtime as a result
Master Controller
The heart of a Fusion RX1600RAID storage system is the Sonnet PCI Express RAID controller. This powerhouse is based on the latest-generation Intel IOP348 RAID processor running at 1.2GHz, which can handle the throughput from all the drives with plenty of overhead. The Sonnet RAID controller is configured with 256MB of ECC-protected RAM, especially important to maintain data stream writes as the disk array nears capacity
Driving Force
Fusion storage systems employ Enterprise/RAID Edition hard drives that have been selected for their superior performance, error handling, and reliability characteristics, especially when used in RAID groups. These drives are subjected to hours of additional, stringent testing to check for soft errors, vibration, and other reliability predictors. Just the sturdiest drives pass these tests and are prepared with special RAID-optimized firmware to become the building blocks of a super-reliable Fusion storage system
Note:
Sonnet Technologies has qualified hard drives for use in Fusion R400P storage systems. These drives were chosen for their superior performance, error handling, and reliability characteristics, especially when used in RAID groups. Standard drives may not be supported and may degrade system reliability and performance
Versatile Performance
These systems are ideal for use in mixed environments -- various operating systems, editing applications and output demands requiring the flexibility and interoperability that Fusion RX1600RAID storage systems provide. Fusion RX1600RAID systems support Mac OS X, Windows Vista, Windows, XP, and Linux. They are compatible with capture cards from AJA, Blackmagic Design, Matrox, and Bluefish444, and work with all mainstream video editing applications including Apple Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro
Key Features
High Performance
A single Fusion RX1600RAID system with sixteen drives (configured as RAID 5) delivers up to 1000MB/sec read, 750MB/sec write data transfers
File Protection
Fusion RX1600RAID supports RAID levels 4, 5, and 6 to protect data in case of a drive failure (two drives with RAID 6) while maintaining great performance
Monitored Operation
SES (SCSI Enclosure Services) and S.M.A.R.T. data reporting provide realtime monitoring and reporting of the enclosure and drives' status
Enterprise Class Components
Redundant, universal 100-240V, 50/60Hz power supplies, and redundant fan modules are hot-swappable
Easy, Economic Expandability
Internal SAS expanders enable you to connect up to eight RX1600RAID enclosures to a single Sonnet RAID controller card
Better Windows Support
Overcomes volume size limit in Windows XP 32-bit to fully support volumes up to 16TB
Two Configurations
Available in 16TB or 32TB capacity
Monitoring Indicators
Features Drive Activity, Drive Presence, Power, SES, and Link LED indicators
Included Items
Complete storage system includes enclosure, RAID controller card, drive modules, cables, and software
Compliance
RoHS compliant