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ARS-2018/2018E Manual
1.2 Features
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
ARS-2018/2018E is an internal/external SCSI to SATA RAID subsystem using cost-
effective SATA hard drives to achieve SCSI efficiency. Both 2018 and 2018E adopt
ACARD’s ROC (RAID-On-Chip) technology, which is essential for drive mirroring,
data rebuilding and protection. The two types are all operated through LCD panel
and utility. They also support SATA hot swap, and make system setting more
convenient.
1.3 Specifications
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Host interface:
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Ultra 160 LVD SCSI features with data transfer rate up to 160MB/s
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Supports RAID 1, JBOD and Normal
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Supports SATA hard drives
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Supports real time rebuilding (up to 3.0GB per minute)
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Supports drive hot swap
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Supports multitasking
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Supports ROC SCSIDE engine
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Minimized CPU utilization
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LCD panel for setting and monitoring the status of system
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LED indicators for showing the status of hard drives
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Warning signal for system failure
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E-mail notification for system failure
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Key lock for data security
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On-board Flash ROM for quick firmware update
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Automatic fan speed adjustment to keep a stable environment
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Supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003, Linux, Mac OS, Sun
Solaris, etc.
