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Xserve RAIDTechnology OverviewFebruary 2007

10Technology OverviewXserve RAIDExpanding arraysAdding more disks to an existing array is accomplished using RAID Admin. Expanding an array preserves

11Technology OverviewXserve RAIDMonitoring Xserve RAID Systems Xserve RAID features robust self-monitoring technology that maximizes storage avail-abi

12Technology OverviewXserve RAIDManaging VolumesAdministrators can use host-based volume management tools to mount storage volumes on host systems. I

13Technology OverviewXserve RAIDXsan Admin includes real-time monitoring of Xsan systems and noties the Xsan administrator of various events using em

14Technology OverviewXserve RAIDSystem ArchitectureFast throughput and data availability are paramount for dedicated storage systems. That’s why Xserv

15Technology OverviewXserve RAIDApple Drive ModulesXserve RAID uses reliable, high- performance Apple Drive Modules with true hot-swapping capabiliti

16Technology OverviewXserve RAIDMonitoring of drive healthXserve RAID hardware and remote management software work together to provide industry-leadin

17Technology OverviewXserve RAIDController cache memoryEach RAID controller is equipped with 512MB of cache memory for enhanced storage throughput. Fo

18Technology OverviewXserve RAIDFibre Channel InterconnectXserve RAID features dual independent 2Gb Fibre Channel ports for fast data transport betwee

19Technology OverviewXserve RAIDUPS supportA single Xserve RAID power supply can sustain the system in the event of a power outage or electrical surg

2Technology OverviewXserve RAIDContentsPage 3 IntroductionPage 4 Product Overview Key Features High-Availability DesignPage 7 Deploying Xserve RAID

20Technology OverviewXserve RAIDService, Support, and Training OptionsEvery Xserve RAID comes with a one-year limited warranty and 90 days of up-and-

21Technology OverviewXserve RAIDAppleCare Service Parts KitXserve RAID is designed for quick and easy swapping of crucial parts; no special tools or

22Technology OverviewXserve RAIDPurchasing InformationStandard CongurationsThe following standard Xserve RAID congurations are available. You can al

23Technology OverviewXserve RAIDRelated Products • Apple Dual Channel 2Gb Fibre Channel PCI-X Card with two copper SFP-to-SFP cables• Apple Dual Ch

24Technology OverviewXserve RAIDStorage• Fourteen drive bays on independent Ultra ATA channels supporting up to 10.5TB of total storage1 using Apple

25Technology OverviewXserve RAIDElectrical• Redundant, load-sharing hot-swappable power supplies (450W); universal input (100V to 240V AC), power fa

3Technology OverviewXserve RAIDIntroduction The Xserve RAID is a high-availability, high-performance storage solution at a groundbreaking price. With

4Technology OverviewXserve RAIDProduct OverviewKey FeaturesXserve RAID is a cost-eective answer to the growing storage requirements of businesses an

5Technology OverviewXserve RAIDFront ViewHigh-Availability DesignThe 3U Xserve RAID enclosure is built for reliability, availability, and serviceabili

6Technology OverviewXserve RAIDConvenient replacement modules Problem resolution is fast with the AppleCare Service Parts Kits for Xserve RAID (sold

7Technology OverviewXserve RAIDDeploying Xserve RAIDExponential growth in the creation and distribution of digital content is driving demand for high-

8Technology OverviewXserve RAIDPrimary storage for Mac, Windows, Linux, Solaris, and NetWare serversWith high-availability features such as redundant

9Technology OverviewXserve RAIDManagement and Monitoring Xserve RAID comes with RAID Admin, a powerful remote management application that dramaticall