RAIDFrame Plus NAS – Featuring Largest Removable Hard Drive on the Market

48TB using four 12TB RAIDPacs

The “RAIDFrame Plus” NAS  uses transportable RAIDPacs up to 12TB (8TB in RAID 5 mode) for your backup.  RAIDPacs are the largest hard drive for backup. Each one consists of 3 hard drives and a RAID5 controller, which are removed as a unit.   Use these high capacity RAIDPacs for archive, rapid restore, or in place of cloud replication. Transportable media are the fastest way to recover from disasters while overcoming the high cost of Internet connections and the inability to purchase sufficient bandwidth in some areas.

The “plus” in the product name refers to the ability of pairs of removable RAIDPacs to be mirrored (RAID 10 or RAID5+1).  With mirroring turned on, neither your servers nor the backup software are aware when drives are swapped.  Because the primary volume can stay connected at all times, software issues associated with removing drives are avoided.  Once synched, one of each pair can be removed for offsite storage.  Alternatively, configure each of the RAIDPacs as stand alone volumes and use 1 per server,  1 per day of the week, or design your own backup scenario.

The RAIDFrame Plus includes removable iSCSI support, front accessible boot drive(s), industrial grade components, a custom cooling controller, and knowledgeable U.S. based tech support. Use any popular browser to configure it. The simple menu driven interface is similar to many popular routers, allowing configuration of IP address, machine name, and other important settings.

With RAIDFrame Plus you can replace tape. You can also replace (or supplement) expensive monthly cloud strategies. The system offers SMB connections (a simple Windows share), NFS (easy Linux, Unix, Vmware share), or iSCSI (faster block level drive access that allows backup speeds of 300 Gigabytes/Hr).   Ideal for customers that need rack mounted large format backup and disaster recovery.
Video Product Summary:

The 2/4 Bay RAIDFrame Plus is a backup device with up to four removable RAIDpacs.  Pairs of removable Pacs can mirror to one another or they can appear as separate drives. 

The RAIDFrame Plus is an Ethernet attached backup system designed with support for removable RAID arrays. Conventional network appliances have fixed internal hard drives. By contrast, the RAIDFrame Plus system has fully enclosed removable RAIDpacs for frequent media swaps.  RAIDPacs are designed for daily swap, making it possible to create large transportable copies of your backup. Use your favorite software for backup and/or additional off-site (cloud) replication.

The system connects via Gigabit Ethernet (10GB optional) and supports network shares or iSCSI.  By installing the included iSCSI drive management software on the machine(s) you back up, RAIDPacs can be hot-swapped like a USB drive. Inserted drives will reappear to Windows machines on the network with consistent drive letters, allowing your favorite backup software to send jobs to the removable drive without requiring user intervention or a server reboot.

Support for RAID 10 or RAID5+1 configurations provide optional mirroring of RAIDPacs.  Scheduled mirroring is also supported, allowing the user to choose a point in time snapshot rather than immediately mirroring potential problems to the secondary RAIDPac.  Some customers even use the RAIDFrame for softwareless backup.

We know speed is crucial for backup/restore. Using Gigabit Ethernet and our iSCSI software, the removable drive can attain 75% the speed of a locally attached SATA drive. Upgrade to 10GB Ethernet for even faster backup. A powerful Intel processor provides sufficient performance for both physical and virtual environments to restore quickly and easily.

The removable RAIDPac can be formatted NTFS (Native Windows format) or EXT4 and can even be used as stand alone drives by plugging them into a USB port.

• Retain Multiple Copies of Your Data. By simply swapping a new RAIDPac in prior to your nightly backup, you can make multiple copies of your data. Transporting your media off-site insures additional protection.
• Use as Local Appliance for Cloud Strategies. Leave the RAIDPacs in place if you prefer to use as a high capacity NAS with off-site replication.  Or use the RAIDPacs to “seed” the initial backup to the data center.
• Backup Support for Virtual Environments. Having a RAIDFrame unit provides backup storage that can be accessed by popular virtualization platforms like VMWare ESXi, Hyper-V, Xen, etc.
• Removable Media. We configure RAIDPacs with 3 SATA drives (typically 1, 2, 3 or 4TB).  RAIDPac media can be accessed in the field via USB3 or SATA ports.
• Interchangeable. You can plug your media into our conventional Direct Attached Storage RAIDFrame products (USB2/3 or eSATA connected). This gives you unprecedented ability to verify and restore your backups elsewhere.
• Large Removable Storage. Three 3.5″ drives are supported in each RAIDPac yielding 12 TB for a RAID 0 configuration when using 4TB hard drives. In the RAID 5 configuration a RAIDPac stores up to 8TB and protects against a single drive failure. Smaller 3.5″ hard drives are also supported for installations that want redundancy at lower price points.
• High Capacity. Up to 4 removable drives (48TB of total storage) on the 4 Bay. Up to 2 removable drives (24TB of total storage) on the 2 Bay.
• Fully Enclosed. RAIDPac media fully encloses and protects the Hard Drives inside, making them ideal for offsite backup with high cycle usage.
• No Drivers Required. Access the RAIDFrame via conventional UNC path (Windows Networking) or by connecting via iSCSI or NFS via Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
• Free iSCSI and Drive Management Software Included. Our software assists you in safely removing network attached drives, as well as making sure that drive letters stay consistent so that backup jobs run reliably.
• Keyboard, Video, Mouse not Required. Appliance is fully HTML configurable. KVM may be used to check IP address or error conditions but are not needed for normal operation.

RAIDFrame Plus Customers:

• Would like Network Attached Storage (NAS) but need enterprise class hardware and the ability to carry data off-site as needed.
• Want a mirrored copy of internal drive created automatically (2 copies of all backup data).
• Optionally want to delay or schedule mirroring so that the secondary RAIDPac(s) allow them to restore from a point in time.
• Want security. Do not want users to have general storage access (Only one administrative account has access for backup).
• Need fast as possible backup with support for iSCSI.
• Want enough speed to do FULL backups, in case incremental doesn’t work when needed.
• Need local, fast restore instead of waiting for cloud restore.
• Want to supplement off-site cloud backup, or can only afford to off-site part of the data set, or simply don’t trust data off-site.
• May need to restore virtual environments from bare metal, which is hard or impossible to do with USB and eSATA since the stripped down hypervisor O.S. may not provide driver support.
• Have servers that don’t support high speed (USB3 or eSATA) storage controllers or have blade servers with no PCI-e slots.
• Do not have the budget for expensive SAN solutions.
• Like the idea of U.S. company with telephone tech support for resellers and good customer service, along with ability to purchase 3 year advance replace warranty.

If these characteristics are what you’re looking for, the 2/4 bay RAIDFrame Plus is the perfect hardware platform for your backup needs.

 

RAIDFrame Interface	Gigabit Ethernet port (1 Gps). RJ45.
RAIDPac Interfaces	HotSwap Connectors, Emergency iSATA & USB3 (also supports USB2), 4 pin Molex Power for powering RAIDPac independent of RAIDFrame
Operating System	Menu driven preconfigured Linux
Boot Drive(s)	Front swappable
Removable RAIDPac Capacity	8TB per RAIDPac using 3x 4TB Drives (RAID 5).  Also available using 1,2,3TB 12TB per RAIDPac using 3x 4TB Drives (RAID 0)* *Note: When doing full nightly backups, redundancy is achieved by using new media each night, mitigating concerns of RAID 0 data loss upon single drive failure.
Backup Write Performance	Up to 300 Gigabytes/Hr iSCSI to NTFS drives. Up to 200 Gigabytes/Hr NAS to EXT4 drives Up to 100 Gigabytes/Hr NAS to NTFS drives. Speeds will vary based on environment.
RAIDPac Rebuild Speed	Up to 200-300 Gigabytes/Hr rebuilding the RAID5 array. Speeds will vary based on environment.
Mirroring Rebuild Speed	Up to 850 Gigabytes/Hr RAIDPac to RAIDPac when no backup is occuring at the same time. Speeds will vary based on environment.
Factory Reset	Includes USB Key for automated emergency firmware reload
Network Protocols	SMB/CIFS (Windows), NFS, or iSCSI
CPU	Intel Celeron
Removable Drive File System	NTFS (supports GPT for >2TB) or Ext4.
Client OS Support	Windows XP and above.  Any OS or Virtualization environment that supports iSCSI, NFS, or CIFS.  Examples include Linux, VMWare, Hyper-V, etc.
Dimensions (L X W X H inches)	4U rack form factor: “23.5W x  17″L  x 6.87″H (4U) fits in to most rack mount enclosures. Our standard rack sliding rails are included. Please test for fit as some racks vary. With RAIDPacs installed allow 1 inch in front to accommodate handle pulls (24.5″ Length total)
RAIDPac Dimensions (L X W X H inches)	9 5/16″ x 5 7/8″ x 3 3/8″. Note: Length without handle 8 3/4″
RAIDFrame Weight w/o RAIDPacs	Shipped 44 lbs Alone: 42 lbs
RAIDPac Weight	Alone: 7.5 Lbs. with 3 typical disks Shipped weight: Approximately 10Lbs.
RAIDPac Power Use	Example with 3 Seagate 2TB drives. Figures do not include power consumed by the RAIDFrame the RAIDPacs are plugged into. 60-70 Watts during spin up 22 Watts at rest 25 Watts during data copy *Note: Power usage dependent on drive size & type.
Power Use	Supports 110/220 manual switch. Example: 4 Bay no drives = 29 Watts idle 4 Bay with 4 RAIDPacs 137 Watts idle 4 Bay with 4 RAIDPacs 155 Watts in use 4 Bay with 4 RAIDPacs 300 Watts peak at power on. *Note: Power usage dependent on drive size & type.

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Basic Hardware Warranty – NAS USA (Click for Full Doc) Includes:

• 1 Year return to factory parts and labor limited warranty from date of our invoice.
• 1 way domestic shipping from factory via ground shipping on repaired units.
• 1 Year Installation support from time of purchase. Limited Installation tech support is provided on best effort basis only for NAS appliances with Operating System unmodified from factory defaults. Support provided 9am to 5pm during Pacific Standard Time via email, chat, phone, or remote session.

Dynamic Support – NAS USA (Click for Full Doc) This Dynamic Support Contract Extends The Basic warranty and provides for additional services such as advanced hardware replacements during coverage period. Add On Coverage Includes:

• Advance hardware replacement (with credit card guarantee) plus extended warranty period (1, 2, or 3 years depending on contract purchased).
• 2 way domestic shipping to/from factory via 2 Day for units needing repair. Faster shipping methods are available for the cost difference between them and ground.
• Free firmware and software updates and upgrades upon request as they become available.
• Technical Support on all issues during period of contract including best efforts to assist with OS and software issues. Chat/ Email/ Web/ and Telephone support for technical assistance 8am to 5pm during business hours Pacific Standard Time.

Basic Hardware Warranty-NAS Canada (Click for Full Doc) Includes:

• 1 Year return to factory parts and labor limited warranty from date of our invoice.
• 1 way domestic shipping from factory to customer via ground shipping on repaired units. Assuming item was registered properly as a warranty return with Canadian Customs when it was shipped back to us, we will pay return shipping and fees back to customer.
• 1 Year Installation support from time of purchase. Limited Installation tech support is provided on best effort basis only for NAS appliances with Operating System unmodified from factory defaults. Support provided 9am to 5pm during Pacific Standard Time via email, chat, phone, or remote session.

Dynamic Support-NAS Canada (Click for Full Doc) This Dynamic Support Contract Extends The Basic warranty and provides for additional services such as advanced hardware replacements during coverage period. Add On Coverage Includes:

• Advance hardware replacement (with credit card guarantee) plus extended warranty period (1, 2, or 3 years depending on contract purchased).
• 1 way outbound shipping plus duties and fees from factory via 2 Day for units needing replacement/ repair. Also packaging materials are provided at no charge. Faster shipping methods are available for the cost difference between them and ground. Cost of shipping unit from Canada back to Manufacturer in the U.S. is responsibility of the customer
• Free firmware and software updates and upgrades upon request as they become available.
• Technical Support on all issues during period of contract including best efforts to assist with OS and software issues. Chat/ Email/ Web/ and Telephone support for technical assistance 8am to 5pm during business hours Pacific Standard Time.

2 Bay RAIDFrame Plus 4U RM

MSRP: Base Unit. Order two or more removable drives to provide a complete off-site rotation and mirroring solution.
$3299.00
Part #: RFP2B (Stock #: 15599)

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4 Bay RAIDFrame Plus 4U RM

MSRP: Base Unit. Order four or more removable drives to provide a complete off-site rotation and mirroring solution
$3599.00
Part #: RFP4B (Stock #: 15598)

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Dynamic Suppport - 2 Bay RAIDFrame Plus 1 Year

RAIDFrame + 2 Bay Warranty
MSRP:
$528.00
Part #: DS-RFP2B-1YR (Stock #: 15638)

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Dynamic Suppport - 2 Bay RAIDFrame Plus 2 Year

RAIDFrame + 2 Bay Warranty
MSRP:
$990.00
Part #: DS-RFP2B-2YR (Stock #: 15639)

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Dynamic Support - 2 Bay RAIDFrame Plus 3 Year

MSRP:
$1320.00
Part #: DS-RFP2B-3YR (Stock #: 15622)

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Dynamic Suppport - 4 Bay RAIDFrame Plus 1 Year

RAIDFrame + 4 Bay Warranty
MSRP:
$576.00
Part #: DS-RFP4B-1YR (Stock #: 15640)

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Dynamic Suppport - 4 Bay RAIDFrame Plus 2 Year

RAIDFrame + 4 Bay Warranty
MSRP:
$1080.00
Part #: DS-RFP4B-2YR (Stock #: 15641)

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Dynamic Support - 4 Bay RAIDFrame Plus 3 Year

MSRP:
$1440.00
Part #: DS-RFP4B-3YR (Stock #: 15623)

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