Network Attached Storage (NAS) With RAID
VME RAIDStor

Convection Air Cooled VME RAIDStor

 

 

Conduction Cooled VME RAIDStor

VME RAIDStor - 6U VMEbus Network Attached Storage Blade                                                   Models 5500 and 5501 conduction and convection cooled

VME RAIDStor brings network attached storage (NAS) with RAID capability into a single 6U slot. Suitable for a multitude of applications, the module provides over 500GB of solid-state flash storage per slot. Within a typical 19” chassis, network access is available for up to 18 slots in dual star networks. The VME RAIDStor is a client/server model for highly reliable storage access for today’s network centric applications.

RAIDStor Features:

  • A much smaller footprint than conventional box level RAID storage
  • Conduction cooled and convection cooled versions
  • Dual PMC mounted solid state flash SATA drives for rugged environments
  • Extended temperature range from –20° C to +65° C
  • Configurable to RAID levels 0 and 1
  • Automatic and transparent duplication of data
  • Automatic data re-sync with no impact to the top level application
  • Instantaneous drive to drive fail over with no service interruption
  • Ethernet port fail over in redundant networks
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports via P0; single front panel port
  • Available in convection/air cooled and conduction cooled versions

CC VME RAIDStor represents leading edge technology systems designed for maximum data security, preservation and integrity. This NAS device is a leap in technology over conventional box level RAID solutions. CC VME RAIDStor eliminates difficult file synchronization issues required when implementing HA systems.

RAIDStor Specifications:
  • 6U x 160 mm single slot VME64x blade compatible with
    VITA 31.1 (Gigabit Ethernet on the P0 of VME64x)
  • 1 GHz Freescale MPC7448 processor
  • 512 MB DDR-ECC memory
  • 64 MB Nor Flash, 128 KB SRAM
  • L1 caches: 32 KB inst. and 32 KB data with parity
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports on P0 per VITA 31.1
  • Single Gigabit Ethernet port via the front panel
  • Dual SATA ports support SATA drives
  • Front panel serial console port and reset switch
  • Linux based NAS Blade
  • No VMEbus interface

RAIDStor Applications: 

  • Active/Active NAS solution
  • Distributed storage in Ethernet switched fabric applications
    (such as found in VITA 31.1)
  • Embedded file or boot server
  • Network centric military applications
  • Redundant self hosted web server or storage repository
  • Transaction processing and logging
    ... and much more

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VME RAIDStor Development Kit

 

VME RAIDStor - Development Kit (RDK)

Build a system that allows you to explore the possibilities of network centric computing and 6U network attached storage with the ACT Technico VME RAIDStor™ Development Kit. Select the payload that suits your requirements and we'll integrate the complete package.

The system contains everything needed to establish a complete Embedded Network Attached RAID solution with dual star topology in a VME64X or VITA 31.1 enclosure; two RAIDStor™ storage blades, two fabric switches, a VME or VITA 31.1 System/Node slot; Pentium or PowerPC single board computer plus all required rear transition modules (RTMs).

System components include:
  • One VME Tower Enclosure (11.92"W x 15.22"H x 18.56"D)
  • or...
  • One VMEbus Rackmount Enclosure (19" W x 10U x 21" D) 
  • Two Single Slot NAS Blades with RAID (RAIDStor)
  • Two 6U Ethernet Switches
  • Single Board Computer
  • VxWorks or Linux with driver support