FORTRAForce4G6 InstallationGuide Rev B 1-2
FORTRA
FFoorrccee44
products use advanced mid-plane technology developed by
JMR, that allows power supplies, drives, and all other enclosure components to
interface into a single board. This provides superior performance and easy
connectivity.
The FORTRA
FFoorrccee44
G6 RAID System host interface supports 2G Fibre
Channel interfaces as long as the drives have SCA connectors. Connection to the
Intel PCI Fibre Channel 2 host system is made using SFP transceiver connectors.
FORTRA
Force4

G6 RAID System Components

The FORTRA
FFoorrccee44
G6 RAID System includes the following components:
One - 6-Bay 2G Fibre Desk Top enclosure
One - Intel PCI Fibre Channel 2 RAID controller
Four - Seagate 36G or 73G HDDs
Two - 2G Copper Fibre Cables (HSSDC to HSSDC2)

6-bay Desktop Specifications

Dimensions/Weight
Unit Weight 19.7 lbs. (9.0kg)
Height 11-1/2" (292mm)
Width 7-3/4" (197mm)
Depth 12-1/2" (316mm)
Power Supply
Quantity: 1
Power: 300 Watts
Input: 115-230 VAC; 50-60Hz (auto-switching)
Output: +5V @ 20A
+12V @ 17A
Blower
Quantity: 1
Size: 125mm (4.92") each
Air Flow: 27.2CFM (0.76m3/min)
Noise: 51dB(A)

Fibre Channel Features

Loop Expansion

FORTRAFibre Channel enclosures include a loop expansion I/O connector on
each port.