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LaCie TX12000 Series  
Key Specifications | Hard Drive Options | RAID Support
The TX series is an ideal solution for larger workgroup, departmental, or SOHO users, offering a cost-effective entry into the world of independent secure & stable data storage systems, combined with the additional high performance throughput benefit that multiple drive arrays bring to data management.

The TX12000 series may operate as either a large hard drive cabinet, or alternatively when used in conjunction with an integrated RAID controller module, offers full independent RAID Array configuration. The system attaches via an Ultra160 LVD SCSI bus and is will operate in any open storage environment offering full operating system independence. The RAID controller is compatible with nearly all host operating systems operating completely independently of the host system.

LaCie TX12000 RAID Subsystem

  • 12 Hot Swappable Drive Bays
  • Host-independent Ultra160 LVD subsystem
  • 160MB/s transfer rates
  • No single point of failure
  • Massive increase in data storage capacities
  • Modular, expandable tower and rack configurations

The TX12000 SCSI host-independent subsystem is the latest generation in Ultra160 SCSI Storage systems delivering significant improvements in terms of performance and reliability.
   
LaCie’s TX12000 series, which features storage solutions ranging from JBOD to SCSI RAID, is ideal for the varying demands of vertical market applications. Looking for a powerful storage solution and more capacity? The TX12000 combines the latest interface and RAID technologies to enable your system to meet virtually any performance requirement. Applicable environments include:
  • Video Editing
  • High-end Imaging
  • Database Management
  • Internet Applications
  • Film and other storage-hungry applications
TX12000 PSU & Fan
The TX12000 series allows you to consolidate your information, making it much easier for you to utilise that data advantageously. LaCie TX12000 solutions put information at the centre of your business, enabling you to access, share, protect and manage it in new, more profitable ways.
       
Fault Tolerant
The most comprehensive suite of fault tolerance features - dual independent hot-swap power supplies, 6 hot-swap fans, 12 hot-swap drive bays and a redundant controller option – guarantees the ultimate in data integrity and system uptime. As the leader of the pack with a choice of RAID levels 0, 1, 3 and 5, the TX12000 delivers the unparalleled combination of fault tolerance in a compact enclosure at a reasonable cost.

The TX12000 equipped with a LaCie U160 RAID controller forms a state-of-the-art Ultra 160 host-independent RAID subsystem, ideal for Server Attached Storage. The LaCie controller that is at the heart of the subsystem can be attached to virtually any SCSI host computer with no special drive devices or software required. The LaCie controller supports up to 8 concurrent RAID sets, each with its own unique RAID level.

TX12000 Disk Module
 
LaCie TX12000 subsystems have been designed with all aspects of security in mind. Potential day-to-day risks, such as disk modules being removed out of curiosity or simply being stolen, are also taken into account. With this in mind, each disk module is equipped with its own individual lock for enhanced protection of the whole subsystem.
RAID

LaCie TX12000 RAID subsystem

• Integrated Independent Ultra160 controller
• 4 Ultra160 SCSI Channels
• Up to 160 MB/s
• Multiple Array Groups
• On-line RAID expansion
• Backward compatible with legacy SCSI drives or hosts
• RAID levels 0, 1, 3 and 5

Hard Disks

• Hot Swap Ultra 160 Hard disks
• 18, 36 and 73 GB 10000 rpm disks
• 10, 000 + 15,000rpm Ultra160 drives

       

Key Specifications:

  • 2 types of subsystems: JBOD or RAID subsystems
  • Each subsystem is available in 4u, 19” Rackmount or Tower configuration
  • 12 hot-swap SCSI SCA Ultra160 drive bays: 18GB, 36GB and 73GB 10000rpm drives
  • Scalable to 2 x 12 by daisy chaining 2 TX12000s
  • Visual fault indicators on disks, fans, temperature and power supply modules
  • Manual lock for each disk module
  • Screw lock for each power supply module
  • Screw lock for each fan module
  • Optional spare power supply and fan kits
  • Daisy chaining of SCSI peripherals power supply & fan
TX12000 LCD Control Panel
       

For more detailed technical specifications, ordering, and pricing information,
please contact us at Discovery.

  

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