-- StorageWatch® capable: The X48 is compatible with RAID Inc.'s StorageWatch management software, a powerful tool for reducing infrastructure TCO and operating costs of today's data assets. -- InfiniBand Networking: RAID Inc. has qualified several director-class InfiniBand-based switches that provide a virtual gateway for environments demanding extreme performance. This provides users with a low latency, multi-protocol interconnect fabric that supports cluster inter-process communication, shared storage, and networking I/O access. -- High availability: With redundant, hot swappable FRUs, subsystem self- diagnostics, battery backup units, and UPS status detection, the X48 ensures continuous availability. -- Scalability/flexibility: The X48 was designed to support both DAS and SAN configurations and to be interoperable with all standard FC4 or FC2 host and switch interfaces. In addition, the X48 control head supports up to (12) 4Gb FC4 ports, eliminating the need for a 4Gb Fibre Channel switch. This interoperability ensures that all standard host cards and switches work seamlessly with the system.The X48 is available now. For more information about the product, please go to http://www.raidinc.com/x48.php. About RAID Incorporated Headquartered in Methuen, MA, RAID Incorporated is a managed storage service provider (MSSP) and designs customized storage systems and solutions. RAID Incorporated's flagship service StorageWatch® is the industry's only real-time monitoring and managed storage service which reduces customers total cost of ownership by reducing operational costs associated with maintaining and administering storage systems while increasing data availability. Since 1994, RAID has been devoted to researching and developing leading edge technologies while providing twenty-four hour support services to become one of the industry leaders. RAID specializes in solving compute, application, and disaster recovery needs with a unique platform combining hardware, software, and services. www.raidinc.com
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