Smart Array 5300 controller family
Die 5300er Familie umfaßt die Typen Smart Array 5302 und Smart Array 5304 jeweils 2 channel und 4 channel. Alle Cache Speicher Konfigurationen von 32MB bis hoch zu 256MB waren verfügbar.
Der 64Bit PCI Bus rennt mit bis zu 66 MHz im Gegensatz zm 4200er Controller, der zwar 64 Bit breit aber nur 33 MHz schnell arbeitet. Als Speicher kommen jetzt handelsübliche SDRAMs mit ECC und Registered zum Einsatz. Auch ist der Akkusatz größer und enthält NIMH Zellen. Mehr darüber steht hier.
Compaq Smart Array 5304 128MB / 256MB
The 5304 four Channel Controller (RAID) from Compaq Proliant DL580, 64-bit/66MHz RAID controller featuring 4 Ultra3 SCSI channels 4 external ports. Transportable 128MB battery-backed cache. Includes Advanced Data Guarding RAID level Compatible with all ML servers (except ML310, ML330 G2), all DL servers (except DL380 G2 Packaged Cluster).
Feature List
Advanced RAID level: 5302 upgradable from 2 to 4 SCSI channels - SAN Access Module High Capacity -2 channel models support up to 28 drives -4 channel models support up to 56 drives Multiple battery-backed cache options -128 MB & 256 MB
Introduction
The Smart Array 5300 series of high-performance Ultra3 array controllers provides reliable data protection for ProLiant™ servers and offers new levels of flexibility thanks to an innovative modular design and new Advanced Data Guarding (RAID ADG) technology. The Smart Array 5300 controller raises the standard to higher performance levels with several enhancements including a new memory architecture and new RAID engine. Designed and tested with industry-standard ProLiant Servers for greater reliability, this controller is ideal for the distributed workgroup server or centralized departmental server, and like other Smart Array controllers, the SA-5300 offers complete data compatibility with previous generations' Smart Array controllers for easy data migration and upgradability.
Der Link zuden HP FAQs für SA53xx Typen
Hier steht detailiert, was sie geändert haben. Er ist definitiv schneller als der 3200 und 4200.
.. hp.com/prod/serv/proliant/arraycont/sa5300/questionsanswers
Modular, easy-to-upgrade design lets you optimize performance and increase capacity as needed from two to four channels and with 32, 64, 128, or 256MB battery-backed cache
- Up to 4 channels provides the highest storage capacity per PCI slot in the industry
- A 64-bit, 66MHz PCI interface boost bandwidth up to a 533 MB/sec total transfer rate.
- Smart Array 5304 now comes standard with an industry leading 256MB BBWC
- Smart Array 5302 now comes standard with 128MB BBWC
Some numbers
- Smart Array 5300 Series Ultra 3 Controller
- Smart Array 5302/32 Controller (PN 166207-B21)
- Smart Array 5302/64 Controller (PN 124992-B21)
- Smart Array 5304/128 Controller (PN 158939-B21)
- 5302 in der standard Version
- 5304 mit extension unit und 4 SCSI Ports