OVERVIEW

SATABlade is a powerful and cost effective storage system designed for businesses that require the benefits and superior performance of a scalable SATA solution in a very high density, low profile form factor. SATABlade features individual drive independence within a unique 1U high physical architecture that allows easy access to eight hot swappable SATA drives. Supporting the latest 10K SATA drives, SATABlade delivers stunning performance for all storage requirements and can be easily optimized to meet either performance or capacity requirements - up to 8 high-capacity drives in 1U.

EXTREME DENSITY

In an industry where the demand for increased storage density and reduced footprint is a paramount factor, Nexsan Technologies has pioneered two very distinct features that directly contribute to the real world reliability and system usability/versatility of our extreme density solutions. Nexsan engineers accepted the challenge of developing a new breed of systems to directly address
the first question traditionally associated with compact, high density designs. How will you manage the heat?

SATABlade is the only 1U disk based storage system engineered to provide the benefits of unrestricted front-to-back air flow. By incorporating hot pluggable fan packs in the front and rear of the unit, along with an innovative horizontal top load design, Nexsan has delivered an extreme density storage solution that provides superior cooling for optimal thermal operation. SATABlade's unique wind tunnel design forces cooling air to be drawn over and under each disk drive providing the maximum in thermal protection.

Rather than placing multiple disk drives on a single card or sled, Nexsan engineers have utilized individual drive carriers to provide flexibility in configuration and drive replacement options.. This approach to individual drive isolation provides the ultimate protection in reducing Accumulative Rotational Vibration (ARV) transfer. This unique feature advantage is the first line of defense in eliminating drive errors and assuring drive integrity, ultimately providing faster read/write access to your data and extending disk drive life. The result of these innovations is a solution that delivers superior TCO.

Nexsan's top load design with individual drive independence and unrestricted airflow has positioned the SATABlade as the clear industry leader providing unsurpassed features, flexibility and reliability.