User`s guide

Document Number: MAN-0057XX-000 Version 1.0
1 Introducing the SteelVine
Storage Reference Design
This chapter introduces the family of 57XX-Series SteelVine Storage Reference Designs
through a product overview and definitions of SteelVine Storage Reference Design storage
policies.
Product Overview
The SteelVine Storage Reference Designs are available from leading storage partners in pre-
configured set-ups with eSATA host connections, some also include USB host connections.
Simply open the box and connect the appliance with an appropriate host cable; it’s that
simple.
The SteelVine Storage Processors are available in four different configurations, each offering
a different subset of features and capabilities, as shown in the following table:
Table 1 - Available Product Features by Chip Type
Feature SiI5744 SiI5734 SiI5733 SiI5723
Host Connections
SATA Yes Yes Yes Yes
USB Yes Yes -- --
Storage Policies
JBOD Yes Yes Yes Yes
BIG Yes Yes Yes Yes
FAST Yes -- Yes Yes
SAFE Yes -- Yes Yes
SAFE33 Yes -- Yes Yes
SAFE50 Yes -- Yes Yes
Other Features
Drive
Locking
Manual Manual Automatic Manual
All Others
Features
Yes Yes Yes Yes
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