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The QSOL Q316SAS is the latest addition to the QSOL RAID family with built-in RAID controller incorporating the latest RAID 6 algorithm for 24x7 mission critical applications. Utilizing high performance SATA or SAS disks, the QSOL Q316SAS offers Enterprise-grade solution for applications that demand nothing short of superior reliability. Designed to address the challenges of high impact/high volume storage requirements, this product is becoming the new standard for RAID protected storage. The product line has built a solid reputation in markets spanning from nonlinear digital video editing to emerging disk based backup & recovery infrastructures.
 
Form Factor
.. 3U low profile 19” rackmount
.. 16 SAS/SATA disk drive bays

System Architecture
.. SAS-to-SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
.. Dual channel (2) SAS ports
.. Single channel (1) SAS expandable port

Disk Drive Interface
.. HDD: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)/SATA (Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s or 3Gb/s)
.. RPM: 7200-10,000 for SATA disk, 15k for SAS disk

Controller Architecture
.. Dedicated RAID processor
.. Dual PCI bus architecture
.. 64-bit 133MHz PCI-X bridge
.. 1GB cache
.. Upgradeable firmware in flash ROM

Controls and Indicators
.. Backlit LCD control panel
.. Power and drive failure indicators
.. Built-in alarm with mute button

RAID Operation
.. RAID level 0 ( 0+1 ), 3, 5, 6 and JBOD
.. Multiple array support (up to 8 separate arrays)
.. Hot-swap drive support
.. Hot/global spare drive support
.. Online capacity expansion

Management
.. User configurable via control panel
.. Web browser remote management
.. RS232 VT100 ANSI terminal emulation
.. Event & fault notification to e-mail

Enclosure Specification
.. Hot-Swap 16 x Removable HDD Tray
.. Drive Failure 16 x LED Indicator for each HDD
.. System Fan 2 hot-swappable blowers
.. Status LEDs 1 x access LED for each HDD
.. Fan-fail LED 1 x fan-fail LED for system
.. Mute Button 1 x mute button for fan & temp alarm
.. Power Supply 1+1 Hot-swap Redundant (2x460Watt)
.. Dimension (H x W x D) 5.25" x 19" x 21.5"
.. Weight (without disk) 60 Lbs

Physical & Environment
.. Temperature built in thermal & fan sensor
.. Operating Temperature 10°C ~ 35°C
.. Non-Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C
.. Operating Humidity 20% to 90% non-condensing

Supported Operating System
.. Windows XP, 2003
.. Mac
.. Linux (all latest builds)

Power Supply
.. Dual redundant removable power modules
.. 1+1 hot swappable
.. AC input: 90 ~ 264 VAC, 47Hz ~ 63Hz
.. Continuous output power: 460W

Cooling
.. Three hot swappable fan modules
.. DNI BFB0712H brushless blowers
.. 12V DC, 0.36A, 3-pin connector