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Storage - iSCSI

POWERFUL IP/SAN STORAGE APPLIANCE SOLUTION

Overview

The iX-I3160S/R leverages the performance edges by the 5th generation ASIC400 RAID architecture, RAID6 protection, ease of management by the latest SANWatch revision, and data service features such as snapshot and multi-pathing for optimal level of fault tolerance.

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With exceptional flexibility in cabling and configuration for an IP SAN, the iX-I3160S/R marks an equilibrium between economics and vigorous features.


The iSCSI Advantage

iSCSI is a new technology that lets you build powerful network storage systems using standard Ethernet networks and low-cost hardware. iSCSI's TCP/IP underpinnings mean that even small businesses can create powerful SAN and DAS systems and extend them over far greater distances-even over the public Internet-at fraction of the cost of older, proprietary storage technologies. Combined with high reliability and its built-in security systems and controls, iSCSI is rapidly becoming the storage technology of choice for organizations of all sizes.


Higher Performance, Lower Costs

The iXsystems iX-I3160 storage appliance delivers an advanced iSCSI storage solution on par with enterprise-class networked storage, but at a fraction of the cost. Created by iXsystems industry leading engineering team, the iX-I3160 storage appliance offers line-rate performance and unparalleled flexibility and ease of use. Additionally, the iX-I3160 storage appliance leverages the industry standard TCP/IP protocols and works in any IP-based network environment-Windows, Linux, Unix, etc.-making integration, maintenance and update headaches virtually non-existent. This powerful combination of performance, compatibility and a dramatically lower total cost of ownership gives the iX-I3160 storage appliance the ability to deliver leading edge network storage solutions at a price that even small businesses can afford.

The iXsystems iX-I3160 3U storage appliance delivers cost-effective storage consolidation for multi-server systems in a familiar IP networking environment. With the iX-I3160 you get flexibility, functionality, and performance for cost-effective e-mail and database consolidation. Contact iXsystems today for a custom quote.

The iX-I3160 series are the world's first iSCSI to SAS/SATA RAID arrays with four Gigabit Ethernet ( GbE ) ports on each controller. They help users achieve best-in-class performance while benefiting from the affordability and straightforward management of IP SANs.


Best-in-class Performance

Combining multiple host channels into a portal group can increase the applicable bandwidth of each iSCSI session. 2, 3, or 4 GbE links can be grouped into a TCP session so that bandwidth can be expanded for a server demanding higher throughput. In an end-to-end RAID5 configuration with four host channels combined into a portal group, the iX-I3160S single controller can achieve 420MBps reads and 310MBps writes; for iX-I3160R redundant model, the performance can be further improved to 700MBps reads and 320MBps writes.


Scalability: Expansion over SAS Wide Links:

Similar to Fibre Channel expansion loops, SAS expander technologies also enable the ease of connections when the need arises for more capacity. All you have to do is to attach the cables, select an enclosure ID, and power on the machine. The SAS WWN addresses will be automatically applied to all the disk drives.

Features & Benefits

Features
  • 4 GbE iSCSI host ports on each controllers
  • 5th generation, ASIC400 architecture:
    • Hardware RAID5 + RAID6 engine
    • Dedicated, 18Gbps sync. cache channels
  • Powerful management suite, SANWatch support, including snapshot and multi-pathing functions
  • Drive interface: SAS or SATA-II disk drives
  • Maximum expansion of 4 JBODs via multi-lane SAS links, up to 80 HDDs in total
  • Multiple monitoring methods
  • Intelligent firmware functions
  • Fault-tolerant hardware modules 
Benefits
  • 2, 3, or 4 GbE links can be grouped into a portal group to deliver abundant bandwidth
  • Boost performance up to 25%
  • Advanced fault tolerance, ensuring data integrity even in multiple drive failure events
  • Easy management and monitoring of your subsystems anywhere, locally or remotely
  • Instant, space-efficient backup, protecting against data loss or inconsistency out of disasters or human errors
  • Recognize and manage redundant paths; support path failover and load-balancing
  • Allow data of different values to be stored in different storage tiers, enabling the best ROI
  • "Pay-as-you-grow" scalability; no waste on what you don't need, and no worries about what you will need
  • Real-time problem detection and notification to achieve continuous operation
  • Protect against hardware failure; ensure data integrity and optimized performance
  • Available redundant controllers, PSUs, fans and BBUs, high-availability hardware design, preventing "Single-Point-of-Failure"

Specs

Host Interface:
  • Four (4) 1GbE iSCSI ports on each controller
  • Concurrent I/O commands
  • Maximum tagged command queuing: 1024
Drive Interface:
  • Sixteen (16) 3Gbps SAS or SATA-II, hot-swappable drive trays
  • Accommodates 1-inch pitch, 3.5-inch SAS or SATA-II disk drives
  • S.M.A.R.T. support
  • NCQ support
  • Automatic bad-sector reassignment
  • Dedicated bandwidth to each connected drive
  • Drive buffer on/off switch
Controller: Dual (iX-I3160R) or single (iX-I3160S)
Form Factor: 3U Rack-mount
RAID functionality:
  • Global, Dedicated or Enclosure hot-spare
  • RAID levels supported: RAID 0, 1 (0+1), 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60
  • Online expansion by:
    • Adding new drives
    • Copying and replacing drives with drives of larger capacity
  • RAID migration
  • Configurable stripe size and write policy per array
  • Intelligent drive handling:
    • In degraded mode: skips irreparable blocks to continue rebuild
    • In normal operation: data-block verification and repair
System Components:

iX-I3160R
  • Two (2) RAID controller modules
  • Two (2) 512 MB DIMM modules
  • Two (2) 530W power supply units
  • Two (2) dual-speed cooling modules
  • Sixteen (16) hot-swappable drive trays with MUX kits
  • Two (2) pre-installed Li-Ion battery backup units (BBU), life expectancy and charge level aware
iX-I3160S
  • One (1) RAID controller module
  • One (1) 512 MB DIMM module
  • Two (2) 530W power supply units
  • Two (2) dual-speed cooling modules
  • Sixteen (16), hot-swappable drive trays
  • One (1) optional Li-Ion battery backup unit (BBU), life expectancy and charge level aware

Management:
  • Java-based management software with Snapshot protection and multi-pathing function
  • COM1 serial port for local access to firmware-embedded utility
  • COM2 for UPS connection
  • Automated cache flush and caching mode operation per enclosure status
  • GUI, Telnet, and SSH system monitoring via Ethernet
  • Firmware-embedded manager via RS-232C (audio jack) that is platform independent
  • Various event notification methods including email, LAN broadcast, fax, SNMP traps, SMS, and MSN
  • LCD keypad panel for monitoring and access to all configuration options
  • Module status LED indicators:
    • Component presence detection & thermal sensors via I2C bus
Dimensions:
(without chassis ears/protrusions)
5.2"(H) x 17.5"(W) x 19.2"(D)

Weight:
Net: 62.8 lbs
Gross: 67 lbs

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