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ARS-2017E Manual
Chapter 2 Introduction
2.1 Overview
ARS-2017E is an Ultra 160 SCSI-to-IDE RAID 1 mirroring subsystem. It has an
LCD panel for you to set, monitor easily and adopts ACARD’s SCSIDE
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so you can connect it with the inexpensive ATA 133/100/66 hard drives to achieve
those SCSI advantages like multitasking, daisy chain and highly efficient data
processing. Inside ARS-2017E there is the newest ROC (RAID On Chip) technology,
which contains the RAID function in a chip, and provides RAID 1 mirroring and
automatic data rebuilding to IDE hard drives. These functions provide great protection
of data. Moreover, ACARD’s patented “Dr. Swaptson”, a mechanical design ejecting
a failed hard drive, brings effort-free administration; that is, you can do hot swap
and rebuild data without a key. That operational interface is exactly ease-of-use. Of
course, the automatic fan adjustment that keeps lower temperature and stable
environment is good for data backup, too.
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