S E A G R A

Enterprise-Grade 3Gbps eSATA RAID Array Storage System

The 3Gbps eSATA RAID Array Storage Sub-System is a professional-grade hardware solution designed for high-availability environments. Engineered for engineers and infrastructure specialists, this series integrates proprietary RAID V (Seagra IP) technology to provide the optimal balance between performance and data redundancy. Whether deployed as a standalone desktop unit or integrated into a SAN via Fibre Channel, this system delivers enterprise-level stability without the overhead of host-based software RAID.

Project Information

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  • Clients: Cooper Workman
  • Tags eSATA RAID Array Storage, 3Gbps eSATA RAID Storage, Hardware RAID Storage System.

Key Features

Experience professional-grade storage with a hardware-based RAID V (Seagra IP) controller that eliminates the need for host-side software or complex drivers. This OS-independent system features a plug-and-play design with a physical rotary switch for instant RAID level configuration across five enterprise-class Seagate drives.

Proprietary RAID V Technology

Leverages Seagra IP to combine the data striping benefits of RAID 3 and RAID 5, ensuring superior I/O handling.

Enterprise Storage

Equipped with 5 Seagate Enterprise Edition (ES.2) drives, boasting a 1.2M hour MTBF.

Hardware-Level
RAID

Complete hardware-based controller eliminates the need for host-side software or complex multi-eSATA adapters.

Plug-and-Play Setup

Features a physical rotary switch for instant RAID level configuration and 512/2048 sector size selection.

OS
Agnostic

Fully independent operation supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and Unix-based environments.

Performance & Efficiency

Achieve a superior sustained throughput of 180MB/second, specifically engineered to maintain identical speeds in both redundant and non-redundant modes. The high-efficiency architecture allows infrastructure buyers to reduce total array counts, delivering enterprise power in a compact, low-cost desktop footprint.

Sustained Throughput

Delivers ultra-high performance of 180MB/second, optimized for data-intensive applications.

Optimized Array Count

Highly efficient sustained performance allows you to achieve your throughput goals with fewer units (e.g., 3 arrays instead of 4), reducing TCO and rack space.

Performance Stability

Unique architecture ensures that performance in Non-Redundant mode remains identical to Redundant mode, even during a drive failure.

Connectivity & SAN Integration

Equipped with a high-speed 3Gbps eSATA Gen 2 interface, this system is fully SAN-ready for seamless integration into existing Fibre Channel environments. Support for both copper and optical Fibre Channel ports ensures flexible connectivity directly to Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) or network switches.

High-Speed Interface

Features a single STSR-X 3Gbps eSATA Gen 2 (SATA-to-SATA) port.

Advanced Management

Includes an RS232 port for out-of-band configuration, maintenance, and event logging. Ethernet management is available as an optional upgrade.

SAN-Ready Fibre Channel

Optional copper or optical Fibre Channel ports allow direct connection to Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) or network switches.

Reliability & Data Integrity

Engineered for zero downtime, the system utilizes RAIDWatch and RAIDGuard background monitoring to ensure drive health without impacting active I/O performance. Advanced features like staggered drive spin-up and proprietary hot-swap technology provide a fail-safe environment for your most mission-critical data.

RAIDWatch & RAIDGuard

Background monitoring (Seagra IP) ensures drive health without impacting active I/O performance.

Auto-Background Rebuild

Real-time drive rebuilding triggers automatically upon new drive insertion.

Seamless Hot-Swap

Proprietary SATA drive hot-swap capabilities allow for drive replacement during active I/O cycles with zero performance degradation.

System Protection

Staggered drive spin-up reduces initial power draw, protecting the internal power supply units.

FEATURED PRODUCT

  • 5 SATA drives, Enterprise Edition, Seagate 1.2MTBF ES.2 drives, Standard and Certified.
  • RAID 0, 3, 5 Configuration, Auto RAID V Configuration based on I/O.
  • Single STSR-X RAID V 3Gbps eSATA Gen 2 (SATA to SATA) Disk Array.
  • Single Desktop Unit Capacity to 7.5TeraByte.
  • SAN-Ready Fibre Channel, Fail-Safe RAID V Disk Array, Connect directly to Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters or Switch equipment.
  • Continuous and silent (background without impacting performance) RAIDWatch for better drive reliability.
  • Copper or Optical Fibre Channel Port.
  • Auto Background Drive Rebuild Real-Time.
  • Fast RAID V (Seagra IP) Striping Array Technology, best of both RAID 3 and 5 Data Striping.
  • Plug and Play Installation, Complete ease of use, Rotary switch for easy configuration of RAID level options, 512/2048 RAID Sector size.
  • Ultra Performance 180MB/Second and Low Cost.
  • Compact Desktop Enclosure.
  • Staggered drive spinup for reduced wattage power supply(s).
  • Complete Hardware RAID, no Host RAID Software Required or multi eSATA host bus adapter required (Need only one external Serial ATA).
  • Efficient sustained performance reduces array count i.e, 3 arrays instead of 4.
  • Operating system independent, Supports all OS (Windows, Linux, MAC and more).
  • SATA drive HotSwap (Seagra’s IP) – even when I/O’s are active (No Degrade in Performance).
  • RS232 port – configuration and maintenance also event logging feature to log events for better technical support. Optional Ethernet Management.
  • Drive mismatch warning (LED’s) when drives are removed and re-installed incorrectly.
  • 3Gigabit eSATA Hot swap support for operating systems with this featured enable.
  • Non-Redundant Mode Performance same as Redundant Mode (with one drive fail or shut-down).
  • 3 Gbps eSATA Gen 2 Interface.
  • Auto Rebuild when new drive inserted without impacting performance.
  • Built-in-on-the-fly RAIDGuard (Seagra’s IP) to minimize downed drives.
  • Product designed and Made in U.S.A.
  • 3-Year Warranty (Controller), 5-Year Warranty on Drives.