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RSC-4H High-Density Storage Server Chassis From AIC

60 drives in 4U

AIC, Inc. is launching a high-density storage server chassis that includes tool-less design features for easier use and maintenance.

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The RSC-4H supports 60 drives in 4U height, lowering power needs and saving rack space.

It can accommodate up to 60 drive bays in a 4U space. This represents 1.6 to 2.5 times increase on storage capacity over typical 4U server chassis, which only support 24 or 36 drives.

The RSC-4H functions as a server node and is useful for cold storage as well as shared storage.

Applications for the RSC-4H include media storage, medical imaging repositories, and email archiving,” noted CT Sun, chief architect, AIC. “It is also suitable for surveillance DVR systems, private cloud storage solutions, and warehousing large amounts of data.”

Because the RSC-4H combines server functions with high-density storage, it saves customers money. They won’t need to deploy and maintain two separate devices in the form of a server and JBOD (the industry term for JBODs).

Customers can implement the RSC-4H as a VTL, as the 8-port HBA will see all 60 drives as a single large configuration. It will be for organizations that need to migrate to a more affordable solution for long-term storage that does not need to be accessed immediately for mission-critical tasks. (Cold storage involves slower data retrieval and response time.)

AIC created the RSC-4H with tool-less design features, making installation and maintenance easier. All drive trays have built-in light pipes for the drive status LEDs.

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Each RSC-4H supports up to E-ATX motherboards. AIC does not pre-install motherboards. This gives customers the flexibility to use whatever motherboard that will work best for their particular requirements.

When using the RSC-4H for cold storage, users cascade the three 20-port 6Gb SAS backplanes connecting one of the three to an HBA to manage all the drives as a single configuration. For shared storage, users are able to connect the backplanes directly to an HBA for more bandwidth and improved performance.

The backplane’s tool-less sliding mechanism makes it easier to service, saving time and money for customers. Further, lowering the costs of operation and the TCO, the RSC-4H includes low-power fans and an 80 Plus Platinum high-efficiency power supply unit. The fans consume approximately 70% less power than regular fans and run at a slightly higher RPM. With the 80 Plus Platinum power supply, the RSC-4H is at least 90, 92 and 89% energy efficient at loads of 20, 50 and 100% of the rated load. In an industry where ‘going green’ is becoming increasingly important, such power savings help customers reduce their carbon footprint.

For larger storage requirements, the RSC-4H is designed to be scalable. The company provides a series of JBODs that will connect to the RSC-4H to augment the storage capacity.

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