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There are fifteen available models in Alnico Gen 2 RAID storage subsystem
series; which utilize Dual 12Gb miniSAS HD/ Quad 16G Fibre / Dual 16Gb Fibre
/ Dual 10Gb iSCSI as Host interface per controller, each with 12, 16, or 24
device bays. .
Model
Name
Host Interface
Device bays
Controller Numbers
AN-824STS
2 x miniSAS HD
24 bays
1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-824FQS 4 x 16Gbps FC
24 bays
1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-824FHS 2 x 16Gbps FC
24 bays
1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-824iGS
2 x 10Gb iSCSI
24 bays
1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-816STS
2 x miniSAS HD
16 bays
1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-816FQS 4 x 16Gbps FC
16 bays
1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-816FHS 2 x 16Gbps FC
16 bays
1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-816iGS
2 x 10Gb iSCSI
16 bays
1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)
AN-812FQS 4 x 16Gbps FC
12 bays
1 ( Upgradeable, Up to 2)