The ExaSAN Compact is designed as a complete solution suitable for 3 to 8 editors in a workgroup to share the same storage volume and perform collaborative workflow. The small footprint design of SW04/08-G2 system allows you to place it on your desktop. It’s easy to expand the bandwidth and capacity with Accusys PCIe storage systems.

The maximun 30Gb bandwidth and 216TB storage capacity allows users to work with multiple streams of uncompressed HD or 2K DPX video clips. The cost-effective, all-in-one package is easy to deploy with minimal IT expertise.

• Designed for 4~8 collaborative clients workflow
• Supports 3 units of 8/12/16/24 bay PCIe storages
• Max throughput up to 2100MB/s, Max capacity reach 216TB
• Supports Mac, Windows, Linux, Unix and cross-platform
• Supports software, Xsan2, MetaSAN, StorNext, FibreJet

SW04/08-G2 System Introduction

Accusys provides a variety of PCIe disk array systems called ExaRAID, from 8bay tower (A08S-PS) to 24bay rackmount (A24S-PA). The speed for each system is 10Gb.The bandwidth of the ExaSAN Compact is directly proportional to the number of systems. User can use the native OS to stripe multiple RAID as a single storage to geta 30Gb bandwidth storage pool, or just use the default setting and report to host as 3 individual 10Gb bandwidth volumes.

Prefect Solution for a Small Workgroup

Easy to Deployment

SAN used to be a complex IT subject for general users. It required a high level of technical knowledge for installation, setting up, and maintenance. The ExaSAN Compact Solution makes a SAN easier than ever to set up and to use. Users can and will experience a revelation with the ExaSAN Compact Solution.

1. All you need from one package from one vendor- Shorter set up time compared to FC SAN. 

2. The initial cost of an ExaSAN Compact Solution is very affordable compared to Fibrechannel. The cost of Growing bandwidth and capacity as you needs grow is also less expensive than Fibrechannel.

3. Minimal IT skills  are required to deploy the ExaSAN Compact solution. 

4.A  DAS system can be easily upgraded to SAN with SW04/08 Compact switch. The Accusys PCIe based Storage system can be used as DAS or in SAN

5. The ExaSAN Compact Solution provides the highest performance and yet is the most cost efficient SAN solution.

Product Image	Model name	supported host
	SW04-G2	4
	SW08-G2	8

PCIe Storage Introduction

Accusys provides variety of PCIe storage which can be integrated with SW04/08-G2 systems. Each PCIe RAID system able to provide 10Gb~20Gb high bandwidth and SW04/08-G2 system able to connect 3 units of PCIe RAID system.

A single shared box, the way to SAN

Most people know that a high bandwidth SAN solution can realize benefits via collaborative workflow, centralized management of their footage, and save time and storage volume. But it is also known as a complex and high cost high end investment The ExaSAN Compact solution is designed to be not only the most affordable, but also an approachable SAN solution. For the user who would like or needs to move forward from DAS to SAN, the ExaSAN Compact Solution is definitely the best choice.

Storage system sharing - by built in LUN Masking Function

Most of small post-production, Each workstation still has its own 2 or 4 bay portable storage. In the video transfer between the various workstations must reply on these portable storage plug in and plug out process. The built in LUN Masking function allow large capacity PCIe RAID system configure multiple independent LUN volume for multiple hosts uses. For example, LUN Masking can assigned two LUN volume access authorization to two different hosts and user can switch each host access LUN permissions.This capability is well suited for editing rental suites with a single storage system.

Media asset sharing - a real co-editing solution

Storage systems used in film, TV, Videos, and commercials is not limited to storing footage/clips, but in every stage of editing workflow. Beginning with video shooting, ingest, rough cut, editing, audio composing, effecting, color grading, finishing and play out, every stage may have applications that run on a different OS. ExaSAN Compact Solution supports cross platform workflow including Mac, Windows, and Linux. ExaSAN Compact Solution supports many SAN software applications including StorNext, MetaSAN, Xsan.

ExaSAN Compact Solution with PCIe2.0 SW08-Q4 can support up to 8 host connections with 4 20Gb A12S2-PS RAID systems. Each A12S2-PS can be expanded with 3 A12S2-SJ 6Gb JBOD systems, the maximum hard drive quantity is 192 and generate 40Gb bandwidth.

Processor and Cache memory

• Intel IOP 64 bits RISC processor
• DDR II-667 MHz 512MB memory with ECC-protected

Host and Disk Connections

SW04-G2

• Supports 4 host with QSFP connector
• Supports 3 storages with PCIex4 connector

SW08-G2

• Supports 8 host with QSFP connector
• Supports 3 storages with PCIex4 connector

Peripheral Connections

• One 10/100Mb LAN Port (RJ45) for remote management
• Console port (phone jack) for debug terminal

Management

• Web-Based GUI, RAIDGuard X supports remote management and RAID configuration
• LED indicator in front panel to show the access, fan, network and power status
• LED indicator in each connector to show each access status.
• Enclosure components and connectors link status monitoring via GUI
• Buzzer for system abnormal condition alarm.

Supported OS

• Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008 and Windows 7(32/64-bit, Miniport and Storport driver,
• WHQL certified)
• Linux: Red Hat, SUSE, Fedora, CentOS, Debian...etc
• MAC: OS X (10.5, 10.6)

Supported SAN File System

Xsan 2, metaSAN, StorNext, FibreJet, SANmpp

Electrical and operating requirements

• Power supply: 100W (100~240V)
• Humidity: 5% ~ 85%
• Operation Temperature: 0¢XC ~ 40¢XC
• Sound pressure level(operator position): 40dB

Certification:
RoHS, UL, CE, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI

Peripheral Accessories
QSFP HBA

Dimensions

• PCIe standard form factor specifications
• (L) 155 mm X (H) 120 mm

PCIe BUS Specifications

• PCI Express x4 host interface
• Support PCI Express 2.0

Host Connections

• QSFP interface
• 20Gb bandwidth, bi-directional

QSFP cable

Connection

• SFP interface
• 20Gb bandwidth

Length:

5m cooper cable (standard)
30m/ 50m/ 100m optical cable (optional)