Accusys ExaSAN B08S2-PS - Manual (Page 26)

1. Introduction
User Guide Page 1-16
3. Other Interface Converters：ExaSAN HBAs generally work with all PCIexpress buss slots with 4
lanes or more, but are not guaranteed to work as there are too many manufacturers to test. Please
work with the ExaSAN channel partner for assistance and recommendations, for example with
Thunderbolt expansion boxes or similar.
4. Dual port HBA：If your project requires higher storage performance to work on, you may need to
stripe two units of B08S2-PS through operation system’s software to create a bigger and faster
storage device. Accusys provide dual port HBA card to meet your needs, you can contact local
ExaSAN resellers to purchase dual port HBA card.
Note:
Accusys Dual port HBA card has three models：
1.) Z2D Dual port HBA card：Two ports are capable to connect two units of B08S2-
PS. This model is shipped now.
2.) Z2M Dual port HBA card：One of the two PCIe2.0 port allows host workstation
connecting B08S2-PS, another PCIe2.0 port is for connecting ExaSAN SAN
switch. (Z2M is in developing status, the estimated shipping time is Q1, 2013)
3.) Z2S Dual port HBA card：Two ports for connecting ExaSAN SAN switch. (Z2M
is in developing status, the estimated shipping time is Q2, 2013)
1.5.1.2 Software
In most cases, you do not need to install any third party software to manage your working. All B08S2-PS
required Firmware/ Driver/ BIOS/ GUI are included in the DVD ROM inside B08S2-PS package. Also,
you can download from Accusys official website’s support page
(
http://www.accusys.com.tw/support/download_new.htm ).
1.5.2 SAN environment
The main aspect of SAN (Storage-Area-Network) is to connect Raid storage thought SAN switch.
And through the switch access the entire host connected inside the network. The main difference between
DAS and SAN is the existence of a switch. Please kindly see the below diagram for more detail.
Figure 12: B08S2-PS SAN environment