Model: Promise C61300000000005-3
Features
- Cost-Effective High-Performance RAID Solution
- Use New Serial ATA/150 Hard Drives
- Build RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 Arrays
- Accelerates Data Throughput, Adds Data Protection
Specifications
Device Support: (2) Serial ATA/150 Drives; (2) Ultra ATA/133 Drives
Drive Support: Serial ATA/150, Ultra ATA/133* , Ultra ATA/100*
RAID Levels Supported: RAID 0+1 striping/mirroring; RAID 1 mirroring;RAID 0 striping, JBOD
PCI Bus: 32-bit 33/66MHz PCI bus; PCI 2.3 compliant
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 266MB/sec (66 MHz PCI); Up to 133MB/sec (33 MHz PCI)
FastBuild BIOS: Optimizes drive performance by drive type; flashable for future upgrades; supports multiple arrays; boots system from any array; BBS compliant; setup menus for custom array creation
48-bit LBA Support: Recognizes drive capacities exceeding 137GB each
Data Protection Features: Mirrors data to second drive or drive pair for RAID 1 and RAID 0+1; offers hot spare support for instant rebuild of failed drive in 2-drive RAID 1
Advanced Data Features: Bus mastering offloads data I/O handling from host CPU; CRC error-checking of Serial ATA and Ultra ATA drives for data reliability during transfers; tagged command queuing and elevator seek for optimized data handling
Promise Array Management: Monitors status of arrays, hard drives, and controller via TCP/IP; warns of drive failure; allows rebuilds of mirrored arrays; synchronizes data in fault-tolerant arrays; email notification for specified array events; S.M.A.R.T.-compatible status reporting
ACPI Support: S1, S3, & S4
Operating Systems: Windows 98/Me/NT4/2000/XP, RedHat Linux, SuSE Linux
Serial ATA (SATA) is the latest generation of the ATA interface, and an optimal solution for RAID. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds of up to 150MB/sec. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier for you to connect your drives and improving the airflow inside your PC. Also, Serial ATA uses a point-to-point configuration topology, eliminating master/slave bus sharing and improving multi-drive system throughput.
If you want to move into the world of SATA, take advantage of RAID, and migrate your existing ATA components to a serial platform, the FastTrak S150 TX2plus provides an easy upgrade path. The controller allows you to integrate new or existing Ultra ATA drives with the latest Serial ATA drives as part of your new RAID storage subsystem.
The FastTrak S150 TX2plus supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations.
With a FastTrak S150 TX2 Plus controller, you also get the benefit of Promise Technology's industry-leading ATA feature set. To assure faster transfers, Promise's ATA software uses sophisticated handling techniques to make data transfers more efficient and minimize overloading the host system CPU and slowing system response. Every Promise controller also supports drive capacities exceeding 137GB. Promise cards can be used on both 33MHz and 66MHz PCI bus motherboards for wider compatibility and improved performance.
Maximize ATA RAID Performance with Serial ATA Drives
Serial ATA hard drives take advantage of the latest interface standard, delivering blistering transfer speeds of up to 150MB/sec. Now, Promise Technology, the leader in ATA and ATA RAID controllers, brings you the FastTrak S150 TX Series of Serial ATA RAID cardsa family of controller cards that provides high-performance, lowcost ATA RAID technology using new Serial ATA hard drives.
With the FastTrak S150 TX4, you can attach up to four Serial ATA drives to create ultra-fast RAID arrays. For an easy upgrade path, the FastTrak S150 TX2plus allows you to integrate new or existing Ultra ATA drives with the latest Serial ATA drives as part of your new RAID storage subsystem.
By choosing Serial ATA for your RAID system, you get more than an advanced ATA drive.The Serial ATA standard incorporates highly anticipated features that are ideally suited for ATA RAID use such as longer, thinner cables, eliminating cable-routing problems and increasing air circulation. Serial ATA also simplifies drive configuration, eliminating installation hassles and improving multi-drive performance.
Gain the Promise RAID Advantage
By combining a Promise controller card with your ATA hard drives, you can gain the incredible performance and extraordinary benefits of a high-end RAID system at a fraction of the cost. By leveraging a data-striping configuration (RAID 0), your data is spread across multiple drives for faster storage performance, dramatically increasing data throughputup to 266MB/secand combining the storage capacity of the disks.With a data-mirroring configuration (RAID 1), your data is duplicated on multiple drives, delivering exceptional reliability and data protection if a drive fails. Using four drives, you can also set up a combination configuration (RAID 0+1) that offers the benefits of both schemes. Regardless of which configuration you choose, Promise ATA RAID cards are engineered to deliver premier performance.
With Promise Technologys user-friendly software, RAID setup and management couldnt be easier. Built-in, menu-driven FastBuild software guides users to create arrays. Promise Array Management software offers visual administration tools to monitor and maintain your advanced storage subsystem (controller, drives, arrays) locally or across a network.
Serial ATA: Optimal for RAID
Serial ATA with the FastTrak S150 Series controller provides the optimal solution for ATA RAID. Serial ATA supports cables that are up to one meter long and substantially thinner, eliminating cable-routing problems and increasing air circulation. Serial ATA implements technology that improves data transmission, and Serial ATA drives deliver the highest throughput of any ATA drive currently available.Also, Serial ATA uses a point-to-point configuration topology, eliminating master/slave bus sharing, simplifying drive configuration, and improving multi-drive system throughput.
Widespread Drive Compatibility
Promise RAID solutions provide you with ultimate flexibility in selecting your hard drives and configuring your RAID system. Promise works with major drive manufacturers worldwide to continually test their latest drives to ensure compatibility.The Promise BIOS recognizes and sets each drive type and device for optimal performance. Promise cards also employ sophisticated data handling techniques to make data transfers more efficient without overloading the host system CPU.
