Accusys ExaSAN B08S2-PS - Manual (Page 12)

1. Introduction
User Guide Page 1-2
Figure 2 below depicts a typical ExaSAN system solution architecture in a SAN environment.
Figure 2: B08S2-PS SAN environment
1.1.2 What is the ExaSAN B08S2-PS Solution
The ExaSAN B08S2-PS is a 8Bay disk array system in a small form factor employing the latest PCIe2.0
technology with support for RAID level 0, 1, 5, 6, 0+1, high speed 2.5” 6Gb SAS and SATA II drives.
The Single port RAID controller of B08S2-PS combined with 8 drives can provide up to 20 Gb/s
transfers.
Your ExaSAN B08S2-PS system package consists of the components listed below.
1. ExaSAN B08S2-PS PCIe RAID system, see Section 1.1.3.1 and 1.1.3.2
2. QSFP-PCIe 2.0 Host Bus Adapter, compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 1.1 slots on the host server, see
Section 1.1.3.3
3. QSFP 2M copper cable for connecting the HBA installed in the host to the RAID. Additional cables
are optional, see Section 1.1.3.4
4. AC power adapter and Power cord, see Section 1.1.3.5
Note that items 1 through 4 are Accusys-supplied equipment as part of the B08S2-PS package. The host
server and HDD for the RAID are not Accusys-supplied equipment Contact your System Integrator/Value
Added Reseller if you need assistance in purchasing these components.
1.1.3 ExaSAN B08S2-PS Components and Accessories
This section provides detailed description of each system component and accessories included in the
B08S2-PS package.
1.1.3.1 ExaSAN PCIe RAID System
The B08S2-PS RAID system is a small transportable RAID system supporting up to 8 hot swappable hard
drives or flash drives (sold separately). See 1.1.3.2 for HDD / SSD.
The RAID system includes a chassis, RAID controller, and disk trays only.