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1.1
Overview Features
The Acer | HDS Adaptable Modular Storage AMS200 subsystem (hereafter referred to as the
AMS200) is available in two models: the floor model and the rack-mount model.
There are two types of the AMS200 floor model. The first type is a combination of the
DF700-RKS (hereafter referred to as the RKS) and the floor standing kit DF-F700-H1J
(hereafter referred to as the Floor [RKS+H1J] Model). The second type is a combination of
the RKS, the DF700-RKAJ (hereafter referred to as RKAJ), and the floor standing kit DF-F700-
H2J (hereafter referred to as the Floor [RKS+RKAJ+H2J] Model).
The AMS200 rack-mount model is a subsystem that combines the RKS, RKAJ/RKAJAT, and the
DF-700-RKNAS2G (hereafter referred to as RKNAS). For information regarding model types,
see sections 1.2 and 1.3.
The following AMS200 subsystem features are discussed in this section:
High Data Availability
Connectivity
Scalability
Performance Reporting and Monitoring
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
Hitachi Freedom Storage™ and Hitachi Freedom Data Networks™
1.1.1
High Data Availability
The AMS200 is designed for high performance and protection of user data. See section 1.2
for additional information on the reliability and availability features of the Acer | HDS
AMS200 subsystem.
1.1.2
Connectivity
The Acer | HDS AMS200 subsystem provides connectivity to most open systems through a
standard Fibre Channel interface or Network interfaces. The following describes the features
of Fibre Channel and Ethernet.
High-Speed Data Transfer
Fibre Channel: When using the Fibre Channel for the host interface, the AMS200 subsystem
can transfer data between the host computer and the subsystem at a maximum speed of 200
MB/sec. (400 M bytes/s when the optional interface is connected). Throughput can be
accessed by connecting multiple devices through the Fibre Channel Switch even when
accessing multiple hosts.
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Chapter 1 Overview of the AMS200 Subsystem
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