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  • The Zi16 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 EonPath multi-pathing for optimal level of fault tolerance.

    With exceptional flexibility in cabling and configuration for an IP SAN, the S16E marks an equilibrium between economics and vigorous features.

 
           
  The Zi16 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 Zi16 single controller can achieve 420MBps reads and 310MBps writes; for Zi16 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.

 

 
 

Flexible Hard Drive Choices with Either SAS or SATA

 
 

The Zi16 is a perfect choice for budget-conscious companies. Besides leveraging existing investments in an Ethernet network, the Zi16 also grants users the flexibility to intermix SAS and SATA drives for a tiered storage environment: higher-RPM and reliable SAS drives for critical and I/O-intensive access, while large SATA drives for less-critical data, archive, or D2D backup.

 
 

Software Features

 
 

SANWatch: SANWatch provides all functions necessary to discover, configure, administer, and monitor Infortrend's RAID arrays. Its unified GUI brings you simplicity in using all the features which enable data protection and high availability. Whether single or many, via Intranet or Internet, the status of your subsystems is always at your fingertips.

Snapshot:Snapshot is an add-on feature of SANWatch. SANWatch Snapshot contributes to point-in-time backup with high fidelity and minimal impact on ongoing applications. Moreover, since the snapshot operation is processed by RAID hardware, it causes no loading on host CPUs at all. Snapshot also features dedicated snapshot volumes, automated snapshot scheduler, and comprehensive disk space control.

EonPath:The EonPath drivers coordinates with Microsoft MPIO, runs on Solaris and Linux platforms, provides fault tolerance for multiple data paths and load-balancing algorithms. The EonPath also enables access through an alternate path in the event of single cabling failure.

 
           
 
Features Benefits
   4 GbE iSCSI host ports on each controllers     2, 3, or 4 GbE links can be grouped into a portal group to
    deliver abundant bandwidth

   5th generation, ASIC400 architecture:

  • Hardware RAID5 + RAID6 engine
  • Dedicated, 18Gbps sync. cache channels
  • Boost performance up to 25%
  • Advanced fault tolerance, ensuring data integrity even in multiple drive failure events
   Powerful management suite, SANWatch support,
   including snapshot and multi-pathing functions
  • 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
   Drive interface: SAS or SATA-II disk drives    Allow data of different values to be stored in different storage
   tiers, enabling the best ROI
   Maximum expansion of 4 JBODs via multi-lane SAS
   links, up to 80 HDDs in total
   "Pay-as-you-grow" scalability; no waste on what you don't
   need, and no worries about what you will need
   Multiple monitoring methods    Real-time problem detection and notification to achieve
   continuous operation
   Intelligent firmware functions    Protect against hardware failure; ensure data integrity and
   optimized performance
   Fault-tolerant hardware modules    Redundant controllers, PSUs, fans and BBUs, high-availability 
   hardware design, preventing "Single-Point-of-Failure"
 
           
Specifications        
 
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 (Zi1600E) or single (Zi1600E)
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

Zi1650E

  • 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

Zi1600E

  • 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 SANWatch management software with Snapshot protection and multi-pathing function (EonPath)
  • 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)

   131(H) x 445(W) x 486.7(D) mm
Weight

   Net: 28.5kg

   Gross: 30.5kg

 
     
   
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