The AccuRAID AR316F16QR Series is a 3U redundant controller rack-mountable RAID solution designed for data centers, file servers, backup, audio/video streaming, and digital video recording. With redundant components including dual controller, cooling fans, and power supply, the AR316F16QR provides a high availability solution for mission critical applications. With a capacity of up to 128TB, this array is perfect for any application that requires a high volume storage solution. With a 4x2=8 channels high-performance Fibre Channel (4 channels per controller) host interface and cutting edge 12G SAS and SATA dual hard drive support, the AR316F16QR is guaranteed to deliver 16Gb/s performance per channel. Users could flexibly choose between high performance SAS drives or cost-effective / high capacity SATA drives (SATA drives required optional MUX board). With SAS expander support, the AR316F16QR is capable of install over 200+ 8TB HDD drives with additional AS316X12R JBOD expansion units. The feature-rich array allows the user to configure the unit to suit current demands and expand later when needed. The array utilizes sixteen hot-swappable 3.5" trays with 2.5" screw holes for 3.5" and 2.5" 12G SAS/SATA/SSD drives, allowing quick replacement and simple trouble-shooting. The AR316F16QR RAID subsystem could also be easily scaled to RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60 or JBOD configurations. Featuring durable, heavy duty steel housing and a user-friendly LCD panel , the AR212F16QR will meet all data intensive application demand.
