Chapter 1: Product Introduction; Overview; Major Components - Infortrend EonStor GSa 3000 Series Hardware Manual

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Product introduction
This chapter introduces the look and feel of EonStor GSa 3000 Series systems, the
features, and the supported components.
1.1

Overview

This manual introduces EonStor GSa 3000 systems that support SAS, Near-line SAS, and SATA
SSDs. This system is designed to utilize 2.5-inch SSDs. Drive capacity can be expanded by attaching
expansion hard drive enclosures.
1.1.1

Major components

NOTE: Upon receiving the system, check the package contents and compare them to the
Unpacking List. If one or more of the modules are missing, contact your system vendor.
Controller and interface
The system has controllers, and each controller comes with pre-installed DIMM modules. It also has a
CBM (cache backup module), a module that has a super capacitor and an FBM (flash backup module).
With the CBM, the cached data is quickly distributed to the FBM to save the data permanently with the
support of the super capacitor if power outage occurs. With the super capacitor's fast-charging feature,
it can distribute a fair supply of power to the controller, so the controller can save cache data to the FBM
immediately and permanently.
Also, the embedded firmware features earth-friendly and smart algorithms that you can use to customize
your system's hardware settings such as power-saving modes, variable fan speeds, and exiled drive
handling.
EonStor GSa 3025
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