NAS - The Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt is a modular network storage solution consisting of a NAS module and a storage module(s). Other modules and options are available to configure Thunderbolt to meet your specific requirements. These include SAN router/gateway modules, uninterruptible power supplies and a host of performancing enhancment and expansion options. High performance, scalable, flexible and simple to install and maintain, Thunderbolt provides high value for all your network data storage and management needs.

Capacity

Supporting up to 8 TeraBytes in a single 19" rack, Thunderbolt Network Attached Storage appliances deliver unmatched performance and value. Thunderbolt reduces the cost and complexity of storage installation and management in UNIX, Microsoft, and LINUX environments. Today an organization’s ability to compete depends upon it’s ability to access and manage information. Rapid data access with fast response times is becoming more critical each day as data volumes increase.

Easy to Use

Designed for simplicity and ease of use, Thunderbolt can be installed and operational within 10 minutes. You choose your pre f e rre d administration interface from a variety of options including Serial, Telnet, and Web Browser. Automatic IP address assignment protocols DHCP, BOOTP and RARP are supported.

High Performance

Whether delivering hundreds of video streams, or Email file requests, Thunderbolt’s exceptional data response times and throughput make it ideal for data intensive applications. Optional Gigabit Ethernet support enables each NAS appliance installed in Thunderbolt to deliver data at sustained rates of 60MB/ second and bursts at 92MB/second. Supporting up to ten 73GB 10,000 RPM drives in each 3U RAID storage module, Thunderbolt is ideal for space constrained installations.

Scalability

Thunderbolt provides an open storage architecture that scales to meet your needs. Multiple, standards based NAS appliances can be configured in each rack, each providing up to two Terabytes of RAID protected storage.

Investment Protection

Thunderbolt appliances use only the highest quality, industry standard, controller, drive and network modules ensuring owners of Thunderbolt appliances are able to easily upgrade individual modules to take advantage of advances in technology.

Applications:

• Multimedia
• Video / Audio
• CAD/CAM/CAE
• Data Marts
• Web Content
• Email / News
• Scientific
• Telemetry
• Imaging
• PrePress
• Visualization
• Modeling

Network Attached Storage

NASengine get the nod if you’re concerned about performance..."
David Strom, Network World April 2000

NASengine Module Specifications:

• SPANStor NAS License
• Pentium-III Processor
• 256 MB SDRAM standard)
• 2GB Maximum SDRAM (512MB DIMMs)
• 512K Integrated Processor Cache
• 4 DIMM slots
• Ultra160 LVD/SE Ultra Wide SCSI Disk Controller
• Intel Pro 100+ PCI 10/100 Mb Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Integrated SVGA 1280x1024 w/2MB SGRAM
• 2 serial, 1 parallel, 1 keyboard port
• 2 PCI slots
• 150 watt Power Supply
• 5 cooling fans each providing 10 CFM airflow
• Three internal drive bays (2 disk, 1 Floppy)

Physical Specifications

• 1U 19 inch Rackmount
• 19" W x 1.75" H x 24" D
• Weight: 25 pounds
• 90-264VAC autoranging input standard
• 12/24/48VDC input optional

Storage Module Specifications:

• Supports up to 30 drives per RAID Module using one RAID module and two expansion modules.
• RAID levels 0,1,0+1,3, 5, with hot spare drive
• Dual 80MB/sec drive channels supporting15 SCSI drives per channel
• Ten hot swap drive bays
• Dual load sharing 450 watt PFC power supplies
• 73GB, 36GB, 18GB Ultra 2/3 SCSI Drives (73GB 10,000 rpm drives standard)
• Battery backed cache
• Dual hot swap blowers providing 32 CFM each

Physical Specifications:

• 3U 19 inch Rackmount
• 19" W x 5.25" H x 23" D
• Weight: 45 pounds

Why Thunderbolt ?

Now, you can add storage capacity without sacrificing performance! Offload I/O from your overburdened general purpose servers without shutting them down. Thunderbolt provides a modular, scalable storage platform that can grow with your needs.

• Scalable Performance and Capacity
• Concurrent UNIX and Windows client support
• Ease of Installation and Management
• Exceptional Performance
• Unsurpassed Value
• Small form factor supporting up to 8 Terabytes of storage in a single rack
• Native Tape Backup supporting high speed backup and restore
• NDMP Backup Support for third party backup at SCSI bus speeds

Optional Components:

• SDRAM DIMM Memory to expand memory in 256 MB or 512 MB increments. (2GB maximum)
• Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (Fiber or Copper.)
• SCSI Tape Drives for Internal Backup
• Ultra160 LVD or SE SCSI Disk Drives (15,000, 10,000 or 7,200 RPM)
• VGA Monitor and Keyboard for Local Console Operation
• 10 bay RAID Storage Modules
• Active/Active Dual RAID controller
• RAID cache memory upgrade to 512 MB
• 10 bay Storage Expansion Modules
• Fibre Channel Storage Modules
• Storage Router for Fibre Channel Connectivity
• APCC Smart -UPS w/cable