Sonnet Fusion D400QR5
Desktop 4-Drive Hardware RAID 5 SATA Storage Systems with Quad Interface
Performance and Data Security
Sonnet Fusion D400QR5 desktop and Fusion R400QR5 rackmount storage systems
deliver speed, reliability, and versatility in easy to deploy packages.
Available in 2, 3, 4 or 6TB configurations, each D400QR5 or R400QR5 system
features a high performance internal RAID controller, a useful display, and
simple to use controls that enable you to easily configure the drives for a
variety of workflows. Choose RAID 0 for maximum performance, RAID 5 for
balanced, failsafe file protection and performance.
RAID 5 Benefits
RAID 5 drive set configuration offers critical security that RAID 0 lacks. A
RAID 0 configuration (data striped across all the drives with no redundancy)
delivers the best data transfer speeds, but the tradeoff BASIC RAID 5 STORAGE
SYSTEMS is that if a drive fails, all the data on the volume may be lost. A RAID
5 configuration (data striped across all the drives with parity across all
members) still delivers great performance, but should a single drive fail, the
data on the volume is retained. Replacing the failed drive will restore the
volume back to normal. RAID 5 support in Fusion D400QR5 and R400QR5 is provided
by the integrated RAID controller, so a specialized controller card is not
required.
One Cable, All the Data
Fusion D400QR5 and R400QR5 enclosures require just a single locking data cable
to connect to a SATA host controller card, such as Sonnet's Tempo SATA E4P,
Tempo SATA X4P, or Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34. This efficient interface
simplifies setup and cuts cable clutter without compromising performance.
No SATA?
No problem-connected via a single FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB cable, all
four drives can be accessed at the full speed of the respective interface. To
keep things simple, Sonnet includes all four interface cables in the package.
Performance and Data Security
Considering a multi-drive storage system? If so, you already
know about the benefits of striping data across multiple drives—you’ll gain the
faster performance necessary for working with HD video formats when you connect
the system to an eSATA host controller. Sonnet’s Fusion™ D400QR5 desktop and
Fusion R400QR5 rackmount SATA storage systems deliver speed, reliability, and
versatility in easy to deploy packages. Fusion D400QR5 and R400QR5 systems offer
security, too—each one features a high performance internal RAID controller that
manages the enclosed drives and supports RAID 5 drive formatting, which provides
data protection in case one of the drives fails. Available in configurations
from 2 to 8TB(1), these Sonnet storage systems incorporate an
informative display and status LEDs, and simple to use controls that enable you
to easily configure the drives or select information to be displayed.
High Performance with Data Protection
Connected to a Sonnet Tempo™ SATA E4P PCIe or X4P PCI-X host
controller installed in a Mac® or Windows® computer, a Fusion D400QR5 or R400QR5
system’s drives can be accessed at maximum speed(2), whether
configured as a RAID 0 or RAID 5 set. With its drives configured as a RAID 5
group (four 1TB drives striped with parity across all group members), a single
Fusion D400QR5 or R400QR5 system achieves data throughput of 225 MB/sec read and
177 MB/sec write, fast enough to support multiple streams of DV, HDV, DVCPRO,
ProRes 422, or a single stream of uncompressed 10-bit NTSC video. Do you want
even more performance? Up to four Fusion D400QR5 or R400QR5 systems can be
ganged on a single Tempo SATA E4P or X4P controller for enhanced data throughput
and double, triple, or even quadruple the available streams (as well as
increasing the number of supported video formats).
One Cable, All the Data
Fusion D400QR5 and R400QR5 storage systems feature a quad
interface that requires just a single locking data cable to connect the
enclosure to a SATA host controller card. This efficient interface simplifies
setup and cuts cable clutter without compromising performance. No SATA? No
problem—connected via a single FireWire® 800, FireWire 400, or USB cable, all
four drives can be accessed at the full speed of the respective interface.
Sonnet even includes all the cables so you can connect your Fusion storage
system right out of the box.
Information on Display
Fusion 400QR5 storage systems feature integrated controls and
an informative display (rear-mounted on the R400QR5), making setup and
monitoring simple. RAID mode, drive health (S.M.A.R.T., or Self Monitoring,
Analysis, and Reporting Technology), drive temperature, and operating status can
be displayed with a couple of button presses. Status LED indicators enable you
to determine drive presence, activity, and fault status at a glance.
Quiet Either Way
To keep things cool, the Fusion D400QR5 uses a swappable fan
module. The fan is 80% quieter than a standard case fan, making this system
perfectly suited for use in noise-sensitive environments. The 1U rackmount
Fusion R400QR5 system enclosure, at just 1.75" tall, is simple to deploy in most
server racks, but can also be used on a desktop—use of four low noise fans make
it suitable for use in noise-sensitive environments, too.
Driving Force
Fusion D400QR5 and R400QR5 storage systems employ
Enterprise/RAID Edition hard drives or select, Sonnet certified desktop drives(3)
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.
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 D400QR5 and R400QR5 storage systems
provide. These Fusion storage systems support Mac OS® X, Windows Vista, Windows
XP(4) Windows Server 2008 and 2003, 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 CS4
Features:
- High Performance
- When connected via eSATA and with four 1TB drives configured as RAID 5 set,
delivers data transfers up to 224 MB/sec read, 177 MB/sec write
- RAID 5 Onboard
- Integrated hardware RAID controller supports RAID 5 internally; no need for
a specialized RAID controller card
- Informative Display
- Provides operating status at a glance
- Simple Setup
- Integrated controls enable you to select from multiple RAID modes and
configure the drives to meet your performance and data security needs, no
matter which interface you choose
- Choice of Interface
- eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB connections provide maximum setup
convenience and flexibility
- Quiet Operation
- High performance, low noise fans
- Platform independent
- Mac, Windows and Linux
