A reliable, first class RAID system, the Apple Promise SmartStor is an excellent choice for small servers, creative pro workstations and users requiring fast and efficient external storage. Fitted with four 1TB hard drives, the Promise SmartStor DS4600 RAID system is a high capacity solution for storage and backups. Each 3.5" drive runs at 7200RPM and all are hot-pluggable for your convenience.
The SmartStor supports Mac OS X and standard RAID levels 0, 1 and 5. No configuration is required; simply connect the included cables to enjoy quiet operation and robust data protection. With best in class performance via FireWire 800 and high speed USB 2.0 interfaces, you can transfer data quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, this Promise RAID system ships with SmartNAVI management software, which displays essential information such as fan speed, temperature and voltage with event logging and email notification for additional support.
Ideal for small businesses, the Promise SmartStor DS4600 can be used as an external storage solution on a small server, or as large storage for a desktop system. This reliable RAID solution can also be used at home for handy expandable media storage and essential backups. Fully compatible with Apple's Time Machine, the Promise SmartStor DS4600 also includes SmartSync software for scheduled and one-click backups.
A perfect RAID solution for creative professionals, the SmartStor DS4600 offers the raw power and data transfer throughput needed for working with Final Cut Studio and manipulating SD and HD video formats efficiently. This cost-effective direct attached storage helps protect valuable digital content and is surprisingly small and portable to transport between jobs. In line with Apple's commitment to the environment, the SmartStor DS4600 consumes just 40W of power under full load with four hard drives installed, and benefits from a standby mode to reduce power consumption to as little as 14W. A great cost-effective RAID solution, the SmartStor boasts a new enclosure design, a fanless integrated power supply and a superb fan control mechanism for quiet and efficient operation.
Storage
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| Removable Drives | 4 |
| Hot-Plug | Yes |
| Drive Bays | 4 |
| Physical Capacity | 4TB |
| Hard Drive | 3.5" SATA 7200rpm |
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| Interfaces | FireWire 800, USB 2.0 |
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| Standard RAID Levels | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 |
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| Platform Support | Mac OS X |
| System Requirements | Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
One of the following host interfaces:
Firewire 800 (1394b) interface
Firewire 400 (1394a) interface
High-speed USB 2.0 interface
100 MB of Free Hard Disk Space
CDROM/DVD-ROM Drive for software installation |
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| Weight (kg) | 23.65 |
| Dimensions | H 18.82
W 15.25
D 22.96 |
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| 2 Year Warranty with 1 Year Limited on Fan and Power Adapter | |
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| What's in the Box | SmartStor DS4600
Firewire 800 (1394b) cable
High Speed USB 2.0 cable
Power cable
CD-ROM Disk with SmartNAVI Management Software and Product Manual
Quick Start Guide |
| Supplied Software | SmartNAVI Management Software |
