Apple NMB-003 manual Introducing Xserve RAID

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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

m3U enclosure (5.25 inches high)

mrack optimized

mdual independent RAID controllers, each with a minimum of 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM cache

mup to 14 hot-swappable ATA-100 Apple Drive Modules

mdual hot-swappable power supplies

mdual AC power connections

mdual hot-swappable cooling modules

mdual 2-gigabit (Gb) copper fibre channel ports, supporting point-to-point and switch fabric connections

mdual Ethernet ports for remote management of the system

mdual serial ports for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) communications

mMac OS X compatibility (version 10.2.4 or later)

mPCI host bus adapter card (sold separately) with dual fibre channel connectors for host system

moptional dual battery backup for controller cache

moptional service parts kit

moptional 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.

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