MSKL MS-3020 User Manual
Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 Overview
The MS-3020 is an external data storage equipment. It provides JBOD solution, and meets the
requirement of large data capacity in Digital Video Recording (DVR)/Digital Audio Recording
(DAR)/Media Streaming. Its capacity can reach 24TB by installing 400GB x 60 hard disk drives; that is,
15 sets. It uses leading SCSIDE technology, that lets you enjoy the best SCSI performance by using
inexpensive IDE hard disk drives.
1.2 Features
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Capacity up to 1.6TB by connecting 400GB x 4 hard disk drives
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Offers 4 swappable trays for convenient replacing of hard disk drives
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High scalability up to 15 sets with 40MB/s of data transfer rate; maximum capacity up to 24TB
by connecting 400GB x 60 hard disk drives
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High scalability up to 8 sets with 160MB/s of data transfer rate; maximum capacity 12.8TB by
connecting 400GB * 32 hard disk drives
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Support 48-bit LBA Big Drive Technology (hard disk drives over 137GB)
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Built-in RISC microcontroller core for improving chip performance
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On-board flash ROM for easy firmware update
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Cost-effective and high performance
1.3 Specifications
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1U rack mount of 44 (H) x 483 (W) x 400 (D) mm
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Host interface: Supports Ultra160 LVD SCSI feature with data transfer rate up to 160MB/s.
Selectable SCSI ID from 0 to 15
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Device interface: Supports UDMA mode with data transfer rate up to 133 MB/s. Supports Ultra
ATA 133/100/66 HDDs
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JBOD/Normal mode set by DIP switch
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Safety: FCC, CE
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Temperature: Operation 0°C ~ 50°C (not condensed). Non-operation -20°C ~ 70°C
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Power: AC input voltage 47 ~ 63Hz, 100 ~ 127V/3A, 200 ~ m240V/1.5A, 162W
1.4 Hardware Requirement
The MSKL MS-3020 needs a host system with SCSI LVD interface or Ultra2 Wide or higher standard.
1.5 Package
After opening the package, check the following items:
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1 x MS-3020
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1 x External LVD cable (1m)
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1 x Terminator
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1 x Power cord
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1 x User manual
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1 x CD containing Utility for F/W update and HA! CD burner
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4 x Pack of screws
