Apple Xserve RAID - Manual (Page 8)

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Introducing Xserve RAID
Your new Xserve RAID storage system provides high availability and scalable capacity and
performance. Key features of Xserve RAID include
m 3U enclosure (5.25 inches high)
m rack optimized
m dual independent RAID controllers, each with a minimum of 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM
cache
m up to 14 hot-swappable ATA-100 Apple Drive Modules
m dual hot-swappable power supplies
m dual AC power connections
m dual hot-swappable cooling modules
m dual 2-gigabit (Gb) copper fibre channel ports, supporting point-to-point and switch
fabric connections
m dual Ethernet ports for remote management of the system
m dual serial ports for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) communications
m Mac OS X compatibility (version 10.2.4 or later)
m PCI host bus adapter card (sold separately) with dual fibre channel connectors for host
system
m optional dual battery backup for controller cache
m optional service parts kit
m optional drive modules
The Xserve RAID system is designed to be mounted in a rack.
Important Two people are required to unpack, lift, or mount the Xserve RAID system in a
rack. Do not attempt to lift or move the system without help from a second person.