Promise Technology Promise SmartStor DS4600 4x2TB RAID System
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The Promise SmartStor DS4600 4x2TB RAID System from Apple is a powerful hard drive array for home and professional use. The four bays each sport a 2TB HDD, and the array features an advanced hardware RAID engine that supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. The array supports FireWire, USB, and eSATA connections, allowing data transfer speeds as fast as 220MB/s. The flexibility of RAID and versatile connectivity options make the SmartStor an excellent solution for your storage needs.
- Easy-to-Use Management Software
- SmartNAVI is an easy-to-use management application that can be used to provide vital enclosure information such as fan speed, temperature and voltage with Event Logging and Email Event Notification. SmartNAVI also features a dashboard that provides the aforementioned, vital, information the moment the application is launched.
- High Performance
- The SmartStor DS4600 features excellent performance by using FireWire 800, High Speed USB 2.0 and eSATA 3G interfaces. Transfer your digital media at lightning speeds between your Mac Computer and the SmartStor DS4600.
- Hardware RAID Protection for Small Business
- Protect your valuable business data with a reliable hardware RAID solution. The SmartStor DS4600 can be used as large storage for a desktop system or as external storage solution on a small server. Providing 5.7 Terabytes storage in RAID 5, you'll have the capacity you need for data and backups with the protection of hardware RAID.
- Desktop Workspace for Creative Mac Professionals
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Photographers, video post production engineers, audio engineers and highly skilled amateurs have the perfect companion in the SmartStor DS4600. Mac OS X professionals craving cost-effective direct attached storage to protect valuable workflows, photo sessions, audio recording sessions and other irreplaceable digital content, should look no further than the SmartStor DS4600 to satisfy their multi-interface, high performance, direct attached storage needs.
Final Cut Professionals can utilize the raw power and high data transfer throughput of the FireWire 800 interface to Ingest and manipulate DVCProHD, ProRes, ProRes HQ and other SD and HD video formats with responsiveness and ease. The small form factor of the SmartStor DS4600 is ideal for those requiring portable storage for moving digital media between jobs and locations.
- Cost Effective Expandable Storage for the Home
- In today's digital world, you consistently acquire and amass large amounts of personal digital media using Smart Phones, Digital Cameras and Digital Video Cameras, in addition to downloadable digital media acquired through online stores such as iTunes. With memories meant to last a lifetime, the SmartStor DS4600 can protect digital content from single drive failures while providing data protection, high availability and high reliability.
- Flexible Backup Solution
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Connect SmartStor DS4600 to your Mac for use with Time Machine to backup your critical system files, applications, data files, music, pictures and videos. SmartStor DS4600 also includes SmartSync client backup software for scheduled backups of your important data and digital media.
Use One Touch Backup to backup data "on the fly". Create a schedule and then press the One Touch Button on the front of the SmartStor DS4600 at anytime to backup your computer.
- Ultra Quiet, Low Power and Eco-Smart
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The SmartStor DS4600 is RoHS compliant; in simple terms the SmartStor DS4600 is eco-friendly, keeping harmful lead out of the environment and our delicate ecosystems. Consuming a mere 40 watts under full load with four hard drives installed, it uses roughly 13% of the power consumed by the average 300 watt power supply in standard computers.
The Standby feature of the SmartStor DS4600 allows hard drives to spin-down during periods of inactivity, thereby reducing power consumption to as little as 14 watts.
Sporting a new enclosure design, a fan-less integrated power supply and a state-of-the-art fan control mechanism, system noise is never an issue making the SmartStor DS4600 idea for desktop, small office environments and any room in the house.
- 8TB of raw capacity (5.7TB formatted with HFS+)
- Advanced hardware RAID engine
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
- Attractive, compact and sleek enclosure
- Ultra-quiet design
- USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, and eSATA host interfaces
- Hot-Swappable Bays for effortless replacement of failed drive
- Robust error handling provides superior data protection
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Interface |
2x FireWire 800 1x FireWire 400 1x eSATA 1x USB |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Average Seek Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Up to 220MB/s with eSATA |
| System Requirements |
Mac OS X v10.4.x or later One of the following host interfaces: FireWire 800 (1394b); FireWire 400 (1394a); Hi-speed USB 2.0; eSATA 3G 100MB Available Hard Disk Space CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive for software installation |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements |
AC: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz Consumption: 40W (36W Idle, 15W Standby) |
| Environmental Requirements | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 7.4 x 6 x 9" (188 x 153 x 230mm) |
| Weight | 5.5 lb (2.5kg) |
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Pros
- Easy set up
- Large capacity
Cons
- Can't edit with Protools
Best Uses
- Storing audio files
- Video footage
Comments about Promise Technology Promise SmartStor DS4600 4x2TB RAID System:
This is my second unit. Very happy with the first. It was easy to set up. The only thing that disappoints is it doesn't work with Protools 8.04. It works fine for video however.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Video
Comments about Promise Technology Promise SmartStor DS4600 4x2TB RAID System:
Easy Raid to set up and use. I had some questions and support is outstanding.
- Primary use:
- Business
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- Original: $12.95
- Save: $1.29
- Price: $11.66
Host Adapters
- Price: $59.24
Drives & Storage
- Price: $124.99
Power Accessories
- Price: $28.76
What's in the Box
- FireWire 800 Cable
- eSATA Cable
- USB Cable
- Power Cable
- CD w/ Software and Documentation
- Quick Start Guide
- 2-Year Limited Warranty (1-Year Limited Warranty on Fan and Power Adapter)
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