HP NetRAID-2M Controller Product Brief (12/17/02)

hp netRAID-2M
product brief
hp netservers
simply reliable
maximum uptime
hp netRAID-2M controller for hp netservers
reliable data protection and performance in a streamlined design
Information technology professionals rely on HP NetRAID disk array controllers to ensure
maximum server uptime and data protection across the enterprise. The HP NetRAID-2M
controller provides superior internal and external RAID (redundant array of inexpensive disks)
performance in rack-optimized and departmental HP Netserver solutions.
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Ultra3 SCSI technology—increases maximum throughput rate to 160 MB/sec per channel
64-bit, 66 MHz PCI—the latest PC technology maximizes the performance of the
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i960RN I/O processor
Two channels—allows your array to span up to 28 disks
Broad system support—interfaces with most HP Netserver products
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Full cluster support—allows seamless access to data assets in the event of a server failure
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50—optimize protection and performance
Standard battery backup—for up to 72 hours of data protection
efficient
management
Graphical user interface—ensures intuitive installation and configuration
HP NetRAID Assistant and HP NetRAID Monitor utilities—centralize event notification
Configuration replication and storage—preserve your configuration in the event of
controller failure
Ultra3 technology
protects data and
investments
Cyclical redundancy checking (CRC)—adds an extra measure of error prevention during
data transfer
Domain validation—automatically tests and adjusts the SCSI transfer rate to ensure each
drive communicates at the highest possible rate
Compatibility—provides a bridge between Ultra2 and Ultra3 drives