Raidon Rolls Out 2.5-Inch Internal RAID Module

RAIDON launched a new Internal RAID module MR2020 to the market at the end of April, 2009. With the aim to industrial market and embedded application MR2020 accepts two 2.5-inch hard drives to enhance the system reliability and possess RAID 1 mirroring for instantly data backup.

Considering the advantages of 2.5-inch hard drives which as less noise, heat-resistance, stability, less heat production and space saving etc, RAIDON extends hardware backup technology from 3.5-inch hard drives to 2.5-inch ones. MR2020, an internal storage module designed for working in IPC, servers and workstations, is the newest 2.5-inch product of 2009.

Its small form factor perfectly matches with 5.25-inch CD-ROM device and saves half space of 3.5-inch product needs. A 2.5-inch hard drive also consumes one half less power than a 3.5-inch does. The electricity saving is tremendous especially when they are used in 24 hour working systems. The shockproof and highly reliable features of 2.5-inch hard drive are important factors to keep the system working as well.
 
MR2020 is also embedded RAID controller to provide RAID function for preventing data failed. Accepting 2 hard drives and coming with RAID 1 (Mirroring), as either hard drive is failed, the system will keep running with the backup one and alert the user to replace the failed one. The failed hard drive can be substituted without turning off the system. System integrators and solution developers can design and build up a high reliability RAID backup system with MR2020.

Regarding to the hardware, RAIDON-MR2020 comes with unique tray modules which can accept 15mm height 2.5-inch hard drive. The hard drives can be replaced easily because of its hot swappable tray design and auto-rebuilding function. Covered with aluminum to enhance thermal management capability and equipped with LCD display to provide easy information for instant management and inspection. Meanwhile, RAIDGuide software is provided as well. Once the mail notification is set, the system status will be informed through mail that makes users monitor system easily and conveniently.