Owner's manual

Chapter 1 – Overview
Chapter 1
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This chapter introduces the features and capabilities
of the ExaSAN A08S-PS.
The ExaSAN A08S-PS is a RAID system that provides superior functionality
and performance for managing your information.
With a Java based GUI, the RAIDGuard X Server and Client software offers
improved functionality and manageability. Using the latest Intel XScale
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64-bit
RISC processor, ExaSAN A08S-PS supports up to 8 x SAS & SATA hard disk
drives, making it ideal for applications that require high storage capacity and
fast access such as video editing, digital surveillance, file servers and shared
storage. Utilization of SAS hard disk drives provides additional performance
advantages in your workstation environment.
External PCI Express technology enables disk arrays to be used in tune with
editing workstation via high-bandwidth, ensuring smooth handling of heavy
loaded and time critical applications such as editing of uncompressed,
multi-stream HD videos or film post-production.
Data protection is one of the key features of ExaSAN A08S-PS. Online
recovery and reallocation protect against disk failure and bad sectors. Disk
scrubbing is available to fix the bad sectors and online data, and parity refresh
protects against data loss caused by media aging.
The RAIDGuard X management software supports the online changing of
RAID functions and quick configuration on any Java enabled platform.