External RAID Storage
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Controller Comparison Table
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| Manufacturer | Accusys | AMCC |
|---|---|---|
| Model | ACS-61020 | 3ware 9650SE |
| Internal connectors | na | Na |
| External connectors | 1x SFF-8088 | 1x SFF-8088 |
| Cache | 256 MB DDR2 400 ECC | 128 MB DDR2 533 ECC |
| Profile | Standard | Low Profile |
| Interface | PCI Express x4 | PCI Express x4 |
| XOR Engine | IOP333 | 3Ware StorSwitch |
| RAID Level Migration | Yes | Yes |
| Online Capacity Expansion | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple RAID Arrays | Yes | Yes |
| Hot Spare Support | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Backup Unit | Optional | Optional |
| FAN | No | No |
| Supported OS | Windows 2000 / 2003 / XP / Vista / 2008 (Miniport and Storport, WHQLcertified)Linux 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 kernelMac OS X (Mac G5 & Mac Pro) | Apple Mac G5 OS X (10.4. 6 or higher),Mac Pro OS X (version 10.4.8 or higher) Microsoft Windows 2003/XP/2000, Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux, Fedora Linux,2.4 Linux kernel, 2.6 Linux kernel, FreeBSD; 32/64-bit driver support for Windows, Linux and FreeBSD |
| Other Features | RAID6 supported | Row 14 - Cell 2 |
| Warranty Controller | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Chassis | 3 years | 1 years |
| Price | $800 | $850 |
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