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`SPARCstorage Array Series: The industry's most innovative
`storage solution.
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`Table of Contents
`(cid:122) Capacity and performance that scale in concert
`(cid:122) Putting an end to unplanned downtime
`(cid:122) SPARCstorage Array Series Specifications
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`The one thing you demand from your information systems, above all else, is dependability. Benchmarks and gigabytes don't mean much
`if the system isn't up and running. But you don't need us to tell you that. What you need is an affordable solution that's easy to implement
`and even easier to maintain.
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`Our SPARCstorage(tm) Array subsystems provide an unmatched combination of capacity, performance, high availability, and
`manageability at surprisingly low prices. This line of disk arrays integrate a remarkable number of features -- RAID, hot spares, a high-
`speed fibre channel, and a dual-ported controller for system failover, to name just a few -- so you'll have something you can really use.
`Peace of mind.
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`Capacity and performance that scale in concert
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`Because of their modular design, both the SPARCstorage Array 100 Series and 200 Series can easily and cost-effectively add storage
`capacity and performance.
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`The base configuration of the compact, stackable SPARCstorage Array 100 Series includes six high-performance, low-profile disk drives,
`and you can add two dozen more. For even greater capacity, you can connect two arrays to each SBus slot on the host system. So,
`whether you're dealing with hundreds of gigabytes or even a terabyte or more, these subsystems will do the job.
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`For enterprise servers that require multiple terabytes of capacity, there's the cabinet-size SPARCstorage Array 200 Series. Combined with
`our SPARCcenter(tm) 2000 server, it delivers the scalability needed for large mission-critical data center applications at an exceptionally
`low price per gigabyte. With the 200 Series, you can connect up to 36 large form factor drives for up to 300 gigabytes in a single cabinet -
`- with the added benefit of protecting your investment in 5.25-inch disks.
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`Furthermore, the SPARCstorage Array's intelligent controller, with nonvolatile cache, offloads the I/O processing burden from the server
`so performance increases as you add more arrays to your system.
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`With their leading-edge fibre channel interface, our SPARCstorage Array subsystems give you more bandwidth than other disk arrays.
`They also allow you to use fiber-optic cables as long as two kilometers, so the host system and the disk array can reside in different
`buildings. That way, even in the event of a fire or other disaster, your data will be safe.
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`Putting an end to unplanned downtime
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`To ensure that you won't lose any data -- even if a disk drive should fail -- our SPARCstorage Array subsystems provide RAID levels 5,
`1, and 0+1. They even give you the additional flexibility of RAID 0 and independent disks, all at the same time. So you can choose the
`ideal configuration to match your requirements for availability, performance, capacity, and price.
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`With the hot-spare option, you have the luxury of choosing the most convenient time to replace a faulty disk. A built-in spare goes to
`work automatically, rebuilding your data and restoring the system to full speed. And when you're ready, replacing a disk in the 100 Series
`takes less than a minute -- no tools required. With our warm-plug feature, you don't even have to shut off the power. Which means you
`don't have to reboot.
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`Should you want even more peace of mind, our SPARCstorage Array products are also backed by SunService, one of the industry's
`highest rated service and support organizations. But the beauty of these innovative disk arrays is just how much you can do for yourself.
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`Almost all administrative tasks can be handled on line. You can monitor component status, tune performance, even reconfigure the
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`system using simple point-and-click, drag-and-drop commands -- all while users continue to access information and run all their
`applications.
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`In other words, our SPARCstorage Array subsystems not only make system administrators' lives easier, they can make your whole
`business more productive.
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`SPARCstorage Array Series Specifications
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`Common to Model 100 and Model 200 Series
`Main Memory
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`SPARC® Version 8, microSPARC
`Main processor
`Read/write cache4 MB nonvolatile RAM on board
`(battery module on daughter card)
`Bus/cache controller
`Sun Bus Interface and NVRAM Controller ASIC
`Fibre channel
`Interfaces to host
`Sun Serial Optical Channel ASIC
`Dual ported (optional)
`Six intelligent, low-overhead processors
`Fast/wide (20 MB/sec) SCSI-2
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`Internal SCSI channels
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`Host System Interface
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`SBus card
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`Single-width fibre channel SBus card
`Sun Serial Optical Channel ASIC
`Up to 2 arrays per card
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`Fibre Channel Interface
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`ANSI Fibre Channel FC-PH Rev 4.2, X3T11-755D
`Standards
`ANSI SCSI Fibre Channel Protocol Rev 8, X3T10-993D
`25 MB/sec (266 Mb/sec) full duplex
`Optical modules
`780 nanometer shortwave laser
`Fiber cable type50/125 micrometer multimode, ST type connectors
`2 kilometers
`Maximum cable length
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`Software
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`SPARCstorage Volume
` Manager
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`Included with array subsystem
`X/Motif® graphical user interface
`Virtual storage management
`Independent disks, volume concatenation
`RAID levels 0 (striping), 1 (mirroring),
` 0+1 (mirrored stripes), and 5 (striping with
` rotated parity)
`On-line storage reorganization and load balancing
`Visual performance displays for tuning
`Complete status displays
`Command line interface also provided
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`Specific to Model 100 Series
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`Packaging
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`Subsystem includes
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`Intelligent array controller
`6 to 30 disk drives in 3 trays
`High reliability power supply
`3 variable-speed fans with rotation and
` temperature sensors
`LCD panel with status displays for disk drives,
` fans, NVRAM battery, fiber links, controller,
` and power on self-test
`Standard mounting
`Table top
`Mounting optionsTower stand
`Stacking kit with power distribution base
`Locking module
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`Rack-mount kit
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`Disk Drives
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`3.5-in. low-profile Single Connector
`Form factor
`Supported drives2.1-GB 7200 RPM fast-wide SCSI-2
`1.05-GB fast/wide SCSI-2
`535-MB fast SCSI-2
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`Environment
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`100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 6.5 amps at 100 VAC
`AC Power
`10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)
`Operating
`20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing
`-20° C to 60° C (-4° F to 140° F)
`Nonoperating
`5% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing
`Operating acoustic noise 6.0 bels (at 25° C)
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`Regulations
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`Meets or exceeds the following requirements:
`Safety
`UL 1950, CSA 950, TUV EN 60950
`Class 1 laser requirements per CFR 21, Part 1040
`and IEC 825
`FCC Class B, DOC Class B, VCCI Class 2,
`EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), EN55022 Class B
`EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), EN55082-1
`EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), EN60555-2
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`RFI/EMI
`Immunity
`Harmonics
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`Dimensions and Weight
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`22.7 cm (8.94 in.)
`Height
`49.4 cm (19.46 in.)
`Width
`53.5 cm (21.06 in.)
`Depth
`Weight (without disk drives) 30 kg (66 lb.) approx.
`Weight (with 30 disk drives) 48 kg (106 lb.) approx.
`Power cord
`1.83 meters (6 feet)
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`Specific to Model 200 Series
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`Packaging
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`Subsystem includes
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`Intelligent array controller
`Two SCSI interface boards, each with 3 fast/wide
` differential SCSI-2 interfaces
`Display board with status displays for fans,
` NVRAM battery, fiber links, controller, and
` power on self-test
`High reliability power supply
`Cooling system including two fans with rotation and
` temperature sensors
`Disk drive trays
`Ordered separately
`Data center cabinet
`Mounting
`Rack-mount
`Disk drive traysUp to 6 trays per Model 200 subsystem
`2 to 6 drives per tray
`Separate power supply and cooling in each tray
`Status LEDs for each drive
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`Disk Drives
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`5.25-in. full height
`Form factor
`Supported drives9-GB fast/wide SCSI-2
`2.9-GB fast/wide SCSI-2
`2.1-GB fast SCSI-2
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`Environment
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`AC Power
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`200-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 24 amps
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`10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)
`Operating
`20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing
`-20° C to 60° C (-4° F to 140° F)
`Nonoperating
`5% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing
`Operating acoustic noise 6.0 bels (at 25° C)
`Declared noise emissions in accordance with ISO 9296
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`Regulations
`-----------
`Meets or exceeds the following requirements:
`Safety
`UL 1950, CSA 950, TUV EN 60950
`Class 1 laser requirements per CFR 21, Part 1040
`and IEC 825
`Complies with the following when installed in a Sun data center cabinet:
`FCC Class A, DOC Class A, VCCI Class 2,
`RFI/EMI
`EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), EN55022 Class B
`Immunity
`EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), EN55082-1
`EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), EN60555-2
`Harmonics
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`Dimensions and Weight
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`143 cm (56 in.)
`Height
`77 cm (30 in.)
`Width
`99 cm (39 in.)
`Depth
`Weight (with 36 disk drives) 394 kg (867 lb.) approx.
`Power cord
`4.6 meters (15 feet)
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