- Ease of use
- Data compatibility
- GUI based configuration, management and diagnostic software tools
- Data migration between servers and external storage enclosures
- Consistent configuration and management tools
- Online RAID level migration (between any RAID level)
- Online capacity expansion
- Logical drive capacity extension
- Fault prevention features offer detection of possible failures before they occur
- Fault recovery
The Smart Array 5i controller is an intelligent array controller for entry-level, hardware-based fault tolerance for protection of OS, applications, and logs. Dual Ultra3 SCSI channels (one internal and one external) allow you to support all Ultra2 and/or Ultra3 SCSI internal hard disk drives as well as support up to 14 Ultra2 and/or Ultra3 SCSI external hard disk drives using the StorageWorks Enclosure 4300 family.
The Smart Array 5i controller provides one of the most cost effective alternatives to software-based RAID in the market today. The Smart Array 5i controller provides worry-free data protection for all server internal storage needs.