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The Smart Array 5312 controller raises the standard to higher performance levels with several enhancements including new memory architecture and enhanced RAID engine.  
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  key benefits

»  High Performance
Offers superior Smart Array performance, optimized for your PCI-X based ProLiant server. The PCI-X bus architecture offers twice the bandwidth of standard 66MHz PCI bus.

»  Modular Cache Design
Easy-to-upgrade through a unique modular design gives you the ability to double the on board battery-backed cache capacity.

»  Integrated Management Suite
All Smart Array controllers share a common set of configuration, management and diagnostic tools, reducing the total cost of ownership by reducing training and technical expertise.

  Improved Data Protection
Managing faults before, during and after they happen.

  Investment Protection

Designed, tested and optimized for PCI-X based ProLiant Servers for greater reliability, the Smart Array 5312 controller is ideal for the distributed workgroup server or centralized departmental server and offers complete data compatibility with previous generations of Smart Array controllers for easy data migration and upgradeability.

  ideal environment

Distributed Workgroup or Centralized Departmental Servers

Problems and Requirements

  • Hardware-based RAID fault tolerance
  • Need for increased performance and data bandwidth
  • Investment protection in legacy Ultra2 servers, hard disk drives and storage

Typical Use

  • Dual Ultra3 SCSI channels allow for the user to use up to two internal SCSI channels for the OS and data storage on the internal hard disk drives and / or up to two external SCSI channels for additional data storage using the StorageWorks Enclosure 4300.
  • Consistent with Compaq's LVD strategy, the Smart Array 5312 Controller can be used to mix and match Ultra2 and Ultra3 devices on the same Ultra3 SCSI bus. When Ultra2 devices and Ultra3 devices are found on the same Ultra3 SCSI bus, each Ultra2 device will transfer data up to 80 MB/s, while each Ultra3 device will transfer data up to 160 MB/s.
 
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Smart Array 5302 Smart Array 5304 Smart Array 5312
SCSI Protocols Supported
 Ultra3, Ultra2,
Wide Ultra
 Ultra3, Ultra2,
Wide Ultra
 Ultra3, Ultra2
Maximum Channel Transfer Rate (MB/s)
 320 MB/s total, 160 MB/s per channel
 640 MB/s total,
160 MB/s per channel
 320 MB/s total,
160 MB/s per channel
Channels
 2 (upgradeable to 4)
 4
 2
SCSI Ports (Internal/External)
 2/2 (Upgradeable to 2/4)
 2/4
 2/2
Maximum Drives
 28 (upgradeable to 56)
 56
 28
Cache
 32MB or 64MB (upgradeable to 256MB)
 128MB
(upgradeable to 256MB
 128MB
(upgradeable to 256MB)
Recovery ROM
 Yes
 Yes
 Yes
RAID Support
 0, 1, 1+0, 5
(upgradeable to ADG)
 0. 1. 1+0, ADG
 0, 1, 1+0, 5
Maximum Logical Volume Size
 2TB
 2TB
 2TB
PCI Bus
 64-bit, 66 MHz
 64-bit, 66 MHz
 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X





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