Config Guide
AssuredSAN 3xx4
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What’s New
Dot Hill AssuredSAN 3004 Series Next-Generation, Entry-Level Storage Delivers Improved Price/Performance,
Greater Capacity and High Speed Connectivity
3xx4 Controllers
The AssuredSAN 3004 models improve on previous-generation 3000 Series arrays by providing next-generation
affordable storage to meet entry-level requirements with greater capacity and performance. In addition, 3000 Series
customers can take advantage of easy field upgradability to the next-generation AssuredSAN 3004 RAID controller,
simplifying deployment to achieve an instant performance and connectivity boost.
Performance
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Up to 3300 MB/s per second sequential reads, 2400 MB/s sequential writes
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Performance for HD, 2K, 4K, and 3D workflows
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Simultaneously stream to multiple hosts without disruption
Host Connections
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2 ports per controller, 4 for dual controller models
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16Gb/8Gb Fibre Channel, 12Gb/6Gb SAS, and 10Gb/1Gb iSCSI host connectivity
Green Technology
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Patented EcoStor™ battery-free cache backup eliminating battery replacement.
Rugged, Mobile Applications
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AssuredSAN 3xx4 models are NEBS Level 3 and MIL STD 810G compliant to meet
Telecommunications requirements and Military standards for shock and vibration.
New! G22x Firmware
A new product firmware “GL22x” is available for the AssuredSAN 3004 solutions. With G22x, the AssuredSAN 3004
solutions support Asynchronous Replication between all AssuredSAN arrays, improving business continuity, backup and
disaster recovery scenarios.
RealStor Software for 3004
RealStor™ is the next-generation storage operating system from Dot Hill which delivers application-aware intelligence for
today’s hybrid flash storage arrays. Easy-to-use RealStor features accelerate storage management operations to deliver data
where customers need it, when they need it. With patent-pending innovations that deliver better efficiency, higher
reliability, cost-effectiveness, and fast access for read data using SSD read-caching, RealStor is now available across Dot
Hill’s entire line of storage systems equipped with AssuredSAN 3004 storage controllers. The software features section of
this configuration guide provides an overview of all RealStor features including the new user interface, thin provisioning,
SSD read cache, and quick rebuilds.
3004 SAS Controller
Dot Hill AssuredSAN 3004 storage systems have a new addition to the family with the inclusion of 2 port 12Gb/6Gb SAS
controller (4 ports per system). This SAS controller features an optional set of host-port expansion cables to allow up to 4
dual-port host connections. This controller is offered in addition to the existing 3004 controller types, which include
16Gb/8Gb Fibre Channel, and 10Gb/1Gb iSCSI with Dot Hill's unique, flexible Fibre Channel/iSCSI converged interface.
With the ability to support up to 288 terabytes of total capacity, Dot Hill AssuredSAN 3004 storage systems are available in
a variety of 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard disk drives (HDDs).
