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1. Introduction
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Introducing ExaSAN PCIe 3.0 Storage Systems
1.1
System Overview
Your new ExaSAN (pronounced "X-sa-SAN") PCIe 3.0 Storage System "A08S3-PS" is the new
family of PCIe 3.0 based storage and switch solutions from Accusys which is capable of
transferring data up to 32 Gb/sec. The tower storage A08S3-PS can be used as a DAS (Direct-
Attached Storage) or SAN (Storage Area Network) storage solution for the post production and
broadcasting industries that require high bandwidth
1.1.1
What is the ExaSAN Solution
Developed by Accusys Storage Ltd., a worldwide leader in RAID (Redundant Array of
Independent Disks) storage systems, ExaSAN is a family of storage and switch products that
take advantage of well known PCIe (PCI Express) technology speeds, standards, and roadmap.
The current ExaSAN products employ PCIe3.0 protocol that provides a 8 Gb/sec per lane
transfers. With 4 lane QSFP (Quad SFP) connectors and cables, ExaSAN can transfer up to
32 Gb/sec using single port QSFP HBA's. With a dual port QSFP HBA, data transfers up to 64
Gb/sec are available to the connected workstation. The ExaSAN total solution, including its
complete line of rack mount systems, tower systems, PCIe switch systems and accessories,
puts the benefits of shared, scalable, and high-performance storage within easy reach of
organizations with limited IT resources and budgets.
Post production work including non-linear editing (NLE) requires high bandwidth storage to
quickly move the volume of data being processed, and ExaSAN storage solution meets those
demands. The high bandwidth provided by ExaSAN technology allows the client to complete
editing tasks in a much shorter time to save time and money. ExaSAN is available as a
complete solution that includes the PCIe RAID system, cable and HBA card in a DAS
configuration.
Figure 1 below depicts the ExaSAN A08S3-PS system solution architecture in a DAS
environment.
Figure 1: A08S3-PS DAS environment
Whether it's collaborative video editing in a post-production workgroup, or a shared research
project in a university, the ExaSAN solution offers a range of performance levels and storage
capacities that scale to meet the needs of small-to-medium-sized organizations. Equally
important and useful is its integrated design, centralized administration and monitoring, and a
suite of built-in management tools; which eliminate the need for a staff of experts to install and
maintain a SAN for the workgroups.
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