Thecus Technology has announced the 1U4500 rackmount storage device combining four SATA hard disk bays, an optional redundant power supply, advanced configuration features, and an LCD display in a 1U rackmount form factor.
Equipped with an ultra-low voltage 1.5GHz Intel Celeron M processor and 512MB of DDR memory, the 1U4500 is capable of handling data processing tasks quickly and effectively, while enabling over 30% savings in energy consumption, claims Thecus.
The 1U4500 features four hot-swappable hard disk trays that accept standard 3.5" SATA 3Gb/s hard disks for up to three terabytes of storage. Support for multiple RAID modes including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD allows administrators to choose the mode that best fits the enterprise's computing environment, and with the 1U4500's Quick RAID feature, the RAID can be built within minutes on first use. The 1U4500 also has RAID migration and RAID expansion capabilities, which allow administrators to change the RAID configuration and add new RAID volumes after the original RAID mode as been set, ensuring that system changes are smooth with limited downtime,
The 1U4500 also comes with several other features to help ensure that data is always accessible and secure, adds Thecus. Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with 802.3ad-based load balancing and failover capabilities enable better throughput and non-stop connectivity and an optional 250W redundant power supply provides uninterrupted service in the event of a power supply failure.
The 1U4500 also includes a built-in eSATA port for even more storage expansion options, and support for multiple languages. An LCD display displays critical system status information and enables quick changes to IP addresses and link aggregation making administration easy.
Thecus Technology 1U4500 rackmount storage device
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