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GDT SATA - PCI 64bit/66MHz:

64Bit/66MHz 4-port SATA RAID controller
(not compatible with the above ICP SATA II series)


GDT8546RZ

Part Number P-12345 SRP 100

 
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GDT8546RZ is a 4-channel PCI RAID controller offering the option of connecting up to four Serial ATA drives. Parallel ATA (IDE) disk drives can be linked with an optional accessory.

The controller is based on the Serial AT Attachment (SATA) technology, satisfying the demands for inexpensive entry level RAID solutions. Its compact construction allows GDT8546RZ to be used in low profile systems.

The controller is not only suitable for high density and/or entry-level rackmount servers, but also for high-end desktops and workstations.

 

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Supported Operating Systems

  • Microsoft* Windows* NT/2000/XP, Novell* NetWare*, SCO*
  • OpenServer*/UnixWare*/Open Unix*, Linux* and FreeBSD* (32bit)

 


Hardware RAID Controller

  • Supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5 and 10
  • Hot Plug, Auto Hot Plug with SAF-TE support
  • Private or Pool Hot Fix drives
  • Hardware RAID is totally independent of the host and operating system
  • Integrated, acoustic alarm

 

Optimum in Memory Technology

  • Integrated 128MB PC133 ECC SDRAM
  • Intelligent multi-level cache algorithm with adaptive delayed write and read ahead functions

 

Versatile Connectivity Capabilities

  • Supports four internal independent SATA 1.0 channels
  • Data transfer rate up to 150MB/sec. per channel
  • Connection of one hard drive per channel (point-to-point configuration making cabling redundant)
  • Cable length up to one meter
  • No termination and no configuration of the hard drives required (advantage over SCSI and PATA with master/slave)
  • Optional "ATA/SATA Converter Kit" to connect up to four parallel ATA (IDE) hard disks

 

High Configuration Flexibility

  • ROM-resident setup (ICP RAID Console) with integrated Express Setup function (CTRL+<G>)
  • Simultaneous operation of several disk arrays
  • Flexible capacity setting
  • Online capacity expansion
  • Online RAID level migration
  • Complete disk array migration
  • Controller switch and controller upgrade without reconfiguration
  • Automatic adaptation to changes in SATA configuration

 

Integrated RAID Software

  • ICP RAID Console - installation and monitoring software, available for all supported operating systems with the same 'look & feel', text-based graphical interface, remote access via TCP/IP and IPX/SPX protocols

  • ICP RAID Navigator - GUI tool for all Windows* operating systems above Windows* 95, context-sensitive online help, remote access to Windows*, Unix*, Linux* and NetWare* servers
  • Support for messaging and online diagnosis
  • Software updates based on Flash-RAM technology, making Internet downloads easier from this website

 

Multiprocessor RISC Architecture

  • Intel* 80303 I/O processor, > 100 MIPS
  • Hardware XOR Engine, integrated coprocessor for optimized RAID 4/5 operations
  • Completely offloading the host CPU

PCI Bus Specifications

  • 64-bit/66MHz PCI bus interface with up to 528MB/sec. data throughput
  • Backwards compatible with 32-bit/33MHz, 64-bit/33MHz and 32-bit/66MHz PCI slots, as well as PCI-X slots
  • Supports 5 Volt and 3.3 Volt PCI slots
  • Supports PCI Hot Plug functions under Windows* 2000 and Novell* NetWare* (OS driver need for "hot replacement" and PCI Hot Plug System)

 

Delivery Contents

  • ICP disk array controller in low profile PCI form factor with 128MB integrated SDRAM
  • Always standard full height PCI bracket assembled, an additional bracket for low profile CPI slot is enclosed
  • Quick Installation GuidUser's Manual and Quick Installation Guidee
  • CD-ROM with tools and drivers
  • Three-year warranty

 


 
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