Introduction to EonStor DS 1000 Ver. 2.9

Agenda Positioning Introduction to EonStor DS 1000 Hardware/software specification overview Expansion configurations Competitor comparisons Appendix

Agenda Positioning Introduction to EonStor DS 1000 Hardware/software specification overview Expansion configurations Competitor comparisons Appendix

Hardware roadmap overview EonStor DS 4000 12G SAS Drive Interface Dual Host Board Design Form Factor 3U 16-bay (Q1,2015) Host Interface 16G FC 10G iSCSI (SFP+/RJ-45) 12G SAS 4 in 1 host board (FC 8G / FC 16G/ 10G iSCSI (SFP+)/10G FCoE , Q2,2015) Mid Range EonStor DS 3000 Form Factor 2U 12-bay 2U 24-bay 3U 16-bay 4U 24-bay 4U 48/60-bay Host Interface 8G/16G FC 1G iSCSI 10G (SFP+/RJ-45) iSCSI 6G SAS 10G FCoE (Q2,2015) 12G SAS EonStor DS 1000/2000 Form Factor 2U 12-bay 3U 16-bay 2U 24-bay 4U 24-bay(Q1,2015) Host Interface 8G/16G FC 1G iSCSI 10G iSCSI (SFP+/RJ-45) 6G SAS 10G FCoE (Q2,2015) 12G SAS Entry Level H1/2014 H2/2014 H1/2015

DS 1000 target to replace G6 EonStor DS G6 EonStor DS 1000 Price Form Factor 2U-12bay, 3U-16bay, 4U-24bay and 48bay Host Interface 8G FC, 10G or 1G iSCSI, 6G SAS max. disk drives : 112 Data Services Local replication, thin provisioning Performance 140K IOPS, 2600MB/s readthroughput Price Form Factor 2U 12-bay, 3U 16-bay, 4U 24-bay, 2U 24-bay SFF Host Interface 8G /16G FC, 1G/10G iSCSI, 6G SAS 12G SAS, FCoE (Q2, 2015) Max. disk drives: 360 Data Services Local replication, thin provisioning, remote replication, storage tiering, SSD Cache Performance 550K IOPS (DS 1000T), 5500MB/s read throughput EonStor DS G6 EonStor DS 1000 DS 1000 target to replace G6 Performance

Specifications Redundancy Form factor Cache Memory Performance Controller (G model and R model) PSUs (460W) FANs Cache Memory Support up to 16GB per controller (DS 1024RB and DS 1024RTB support up to 8GB per controller) Cache backup techniques Super capacitor + Flash module BBU + Flash module Scalability Up to 360 drives Drive compatibility SAS SSD, SATA SSD, SAS HDD, NL-SAS HDD, SATA HDD Data services SSD Cache / Automated Storage Tiering Remote replication / SED /IDR Thin Provisioning / Snapshot Form factor LFF : 2U 12-bay, 3U 16-bay, 4U 24-bay SFF : 2U 24-bay Performance DS 1000 380K all cache hit IOPS 5,500MB/s read and 1.900MB/s write DS 1000T 550K all cache hit IOPS Onboard Gbe port (per controller) 1Gb/s iSCSI x 4 Multi-host Interface 8Gb/s and 16Gb/s FC 6Gb/s and 12Gb/s SAS port 10Gb/s iSCSI (SFP+ and RJ45) 10Gb/s FCoE (Q2, 2015) 6

Positioning Target customers Position Target applications SMB and Enterprise Position Entry level of EonStor family (Target to replace G6) Target applications Surveillance for IP SAN applications (Default provides 4xGbE iSCSI ports) Throughput intensive applications like Media Editing Backup ( Up to 360 disks supported) Target applications Why surveillance? on-board iSCSI ports provides cost-effective storage solutions in surveillance applications. Why media editing? high throughput system performance Why back up?  High scalability and low price

Agenda Positioning Introduction to EonStor DS 1000 Hardware/software specification overview Expansion configurations Competitor comparisons Appendix

Introducing EonStor DS 1000 Next generation entry-level storage for SMBs with onboard iSCSI and concurrent FC/iSCSI/SAS enhanced performance and scalability at affordable prices Benefits Enhanced system performance and scalability On-board iSCSI interface with flexible host board module design Multiple cache backup techniques Enterprise-class data services and management tools Lower power consumption

EonStor DS 1024B scores a 5-star review Leading UK technology site IT Pro gives the small form factor EonStor DS 1024B a 5-star review, proclaiming it “re-invents storage for SMBs” “The EonStor DS1024B packs in a heap of features for the price and matches them with blue-chip beating FC SAN performance. The optional data tiering may be a manual affair but this enterprise level feature is not normally seen at this low price and its massive expansion potential makes this array a good long-term investment.” Read more:  http://www.itpro.co.uk/storage-arrays/23786/infortrend-eonstor-ds1024b-review

Enhanced System Performance and Scalability Enhanced system throughput and IOPS from G6 Up to 360 drives allow to users to scale as needed ESDS 1000T – 550K ESDS G6 – 140K IOPS (Read) 292%↑ ESDS 1000T – 5500 ESDS G6 – 2600 Seq. Read (MB/s) 112%↑ ESDS 1000T – 1900 ESDS G6 – 800 Seq. WB (MB/s) 138%↑ ESDS 1000T – 360 ESDS G6 – 112 Scalability (max.# of disk) 221%↑ * Performance Test configuration: 3U16bay, dual redundant, FC host interface

On-board iSCSI Interface with Flexible Host Board Module Design Four (4) on-board 1Gb iSCSI ports with the latest host technology provides hybrid host interfaces Easy upgradeable host interface module (compatible to EonStor DS 3000) Choose 8Gb/s or 16Gb/s Fibre Channel, 1Gb/s or 10Gb/s iSCSI, 6Gb/s SAS based on your needs and budget  Multi-protocol supports provides consolidation flexibility to increase efficiencies Concurrent FC/iSCSI, 10G iSCSI/1G iSCSI or SAS iSCSI host connectivity One storage system to meet variety of applications’ demands Host board Controller module

Multiple Cache Backup Protection Battery Backup (BBU) and flash module Hot swappable BBU design BBU provides power for saving data in cache memory into flash module BBU is not allowed to installed in controller alone without flash module Benefit Safeguard cache data from power outage even power is not back after 72 hours* Hot swappable design avoids system downtime and reduces risks BBU Flash module Only one technique allowed in each system. Users have to decide either BBU with flash or super cap. with flash during the purchasing. User cannot to make changes after decisions made. * Traditional BBU cache backup can only hold cached data about 72 hours. Cached data will be lost if power is not back after 72 hours.

Multiple Cache Backup Protection Super capacitor and flash module Super capacitor provides power for saving data in cache memory into flash module Super capacity is not allowed to installed in controller alone without flash module Benefits Nonflammable and Recyclable Applicable to hazardous and harsh environments, such as oil industry or military systems Lower maintenance efforts and costs with long life expectancy No needs to do annual parts replacement like BBU Only one technique allowed in each system. Users have to decide either BBU with flash or super cap. with flash during the purchasing. User cannot to make changes after decisions made. Super capacitor Flash module

Enterprise-class Data Services & Management Tools Default included SED, IDR, snapshot, volume copy, volume mirror and thin provisioning Optional advanced features, such as remote replication, SSD Cache and automated storage tiering Management tools SANWatch 3.0 – browser-based and GUI interface GUI-based embedded RAIDWatch Powerful CLI and command editing features

Lower Power Consumption New system on chip (SoC) solution, providing lower power consumption for green approach ESDS 1000 Power consumption (W) 170.4 Test models: ESDS 1016G with NL SAS drives

Agenda Positioning Introduction to EonStor DS 1000 Hardware/software specification overview Expansion configurations Competitor comparisons Appendix

Hardware Specification Overview ESDS 1012G/R ESDS 1016G/R ESDS 1024G/R ESDS 1024GB/RB ESDS 1012GT/RT ESDS 1016GT/RT ESDS 1024GT/RT ESDS 1024GTB/RTB Form factor 2U 12-bay LFF 3U 16-bay LFF 4U 24-bay LFF 2U 24-bay SFF Controller type Single or Dual redundant Onboard GbE ports (per Controller) 4 Cache memory (per Controller) Default 2GB, up to 16GB Default 2GB, up to 8GB Expansion ports (per Controller) 1x 6G SAS Max drives via JBOD 180 via 2012-1 (x14) 240 via 2016-1 (x14) 248 via 2016-1 (x14) 192 via JB 2012/2012-1 (x14) 300 via JB 2048 (x6) 304 via JB 2048 (x6) 312 via JB 2048 (x6) 248 via JB 2016/2016-1 (x14) 312 via JB 2060 (x5) 316 via JB 2060 (x5) 324 via JB 2060 (x5) 360 via JB 2024B (x14) Cache protection BBU (hot swappable) + Flash module Super capacitor + Flash module

ESDS Series Accessory/Part DS 1000(2U12, 3U16, 4U24) DS 1000(2U24) Battery backup unit 9571CBBU-0010 Power supply unit 9571CPSU-0010 Tray 9571CDTRAY-0030 9DCETRAY-0030 Slide rail 9571CSLIDER-0010 Rack ear mount 9571CEAR-0010

Supported Drives SFF drives LFF drives 2.5" SATA/SAS SSD 2.5" 10K RPM SAS HDD 2.5" 15K RPM SAS HDD LFF drives 3.5" 7200 RPM NL SAS HDD - Up to 6TB 3.5" 7200 RPM SATA HDD - Up to 5TB

Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 Hyper-V Red Hat Linux (32/64) SuSe Linux (32/64) Sun Solaris HP-UX IBM-AIX VMware Citrix XenServer Mac OS

Enclosure Front View (2U/12 Bays; 3U16 Bays) LED indicators Drive tray: Hybrid tray to accommodating 2.5” or 3.5” disk drives ESDS 1000 drive tray is not compatible in ESDS 3000 models.

Enclosure Rear View (2U/12 Bays; 3U16 bays) Controller module 4 5 Designation Description 1 BBU (hot-swappable) 2 Host board slot 3 On-board iSCSI ports 4 SAS expansion port 5 Management port 6 Serial port Power supply unit w/ embedded FAN module

Enclosure Front View (2U/24 Bays) LED indicators ESDS 1000 drive tray is not compatible in ESDS 3000 models.

Enclosure Rear View (2U/24 Bays) Controller module Designation Description 1 BBU (hot-swappable) 2 Host board slot 3 On-board iSCSI ports (defaulted) 4 SAS expansion port 5 Management port 6 Serial port 1 2 3 4 5 6

Feature-Rich Data Services Performance SSD Cache (optional) Automated Storage Tiering (optional) Backup Remote replication (optional) Local replication (default included) Snapshot (default included) Data security SED (default included) IDR (default included) Storage capacity utilization Thin provisioning (default included) SSD Cache Copies hot data to high speed SSD cache pool. Accelerates performance for random read-intensive applications. Automated storage tiering Hot data has higher priority and resides in faster performance tiers. Cold data migrated to lower performance but higher capacity tiers. Optimizes utilization of HDDs, SSDs, and RAID levels to enhance ROI. Remote replication Data backup with synchronous and asynchronous options in WAN, IP, and FC SAN environments . Essential for effective disaster recovery, data backup, or long distance migration. SED (Self-encrypting drives) Unique factory encryption secures data plus makes deletion simple and complete. Helps users avoid data loss due to breaches , theft, and other events. IDR (Intelligent Drive Recovery) Smarter RAID 6 drive clone/replace, data recovery, and media scan. Avoids performance-impacting and time-consuming rebuild. Snapshot 128-target snapshot included, upgradable to 4096 targets. Users can instantly take point-in-time data images and use them as granular recovery points. Thin provisioning Automatically allocates system capacity to applications as needed. "Just-in-time" capacity allocation helps Increase storage utilization.

Key Software Feature – Automated Storage Tiering (4 tiers) SSD Without Tiering License Performance NL-SAS HDD Without Tiering License Capacity SSD + NL-SAS HDD With Tiering License Performance Capacity

Automated Storage Tiering Policy

Key Software Feature – Self-Encrypting Drives Someone could steal your hard disk data Without SED SED technology can prevent others from stealing the hard disk data With SED

Self-Encrypting Drives (SED)

Key Software Feature – SSD Cache SSD Cache and SSD wear level information Accelerated read performance for hot data, suitable for random read-intensive applications, such as OLTP, Microsoft SQL, Mail Server, CRM, Oracle Database, and SAP, VDI. Faster warm up and reduced wear with its market competitors Large SSD cache pool capacity up to 3.2TB (1.6TB per controller) Wear level information to monitor remaining life expectancy Intelligently moves a copy of the most frequently-accessed data from HDDs to SSD Cache. Sequential read data will not be placed to SSD Cache pool Always keep two copies of hot data, in SSD Cache and HDD Simple and intuitive GUI design

SSD Cache

Key Software Feature – IDR -Intelligent Drive Recovery (1/2) IDR - Infortrend’s drive error detection and handling mechanism Increases the fault tolerance by default RAID 6 Protection Provides the auto detect-clone-replace protection by default-enabled S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) and Smart Media Scan When unrecoverable error detected, disk cloning and replacing would be automatically triggered.

Key Software Feature – IDR -Intelligent Drive Recovery (2/2) Benefit: Configuration: 16*4TB NL-SAS, RAID 6, with I/O

Agenda Positioning Introduction to EonStor DS 1000 Hardware/software specification overview Expansion configurations Competitor comparisons Appendix

Expansion Enclosures Form factor Expansion port Drive support 2U 12bay, 2U 24bay, 3U 16bay, 4U 48bay, 4U 60bay Expansion port 2 x 6Gb/s SAS ports (SFF-8088) per controller Drive support 2.5” SAS HDD 3.5” NL SAS/SATA* * 4U 48bay and 4U 60bay dual redundant models do not support SATA drives

Expansion Configurations (1) Guidelines of JB 2012-1 and JB 2016-1 JB 2012-1 JB 2016-1 Total drives DS 1012 14 180 DS 1016 240 DS 1024 248 DS 1024B 192 Up to 14 LFF JBODs ． Refer to EonStor DS compatibility matrix for supported hard drive information

Expansion Configurations (2) Guidelines of JB 2024B, JB 2048 and JB 2060 Up to 6 high density JBODs JB 2024B Total drives ESDS 1024B 14 360 JB 2048 Total drives ESDS 1012 6 300 ESDS 1016 304 ESDS 1024 312 ESDS 1024B JB 2060 Total drives ESDS 1012 5 312 ESDS 1016 316 ESDS 1024 324 ESDS 1024B JB 2048 and JB 2060 R model only supports NL-SAS drives, G model supports NL-SAS and SATA drives Refer to EonStor DS compatibility matrix for supported hard drive information

Agenda Positioning Introduction to EonStor DS 1000 Hardware/software specification overview Expansion configurations Competitor comparisons Appendix

Competitor Overview IBM HP Dell Promise Storwize V3700 MSA 1040 PowerVault MD3-MD3600 series Promise VessRAID 2000

EonStor DS 1000 vs. IBM Storwize V3700 * Outstanding features are marked in RED EonStor DS 1000 IBM Storwize V3700 Form factor 2U 12-bay LFF 3U 16-bay LFF 2U 24-bay SFF Controller Single or dual Dual Host connectivity (per controller) 4 x 8Gb or 2 x 16Gb FC ports 4 x 1Gb or 2 x 10Gb iSCSI (RJ-45 or SFP+) ports 2 x 6Gb SAS ports 2 x12Gb SAS ports 4 x 8Gb FC ports 2 x 10Gb iSCSI/FCoE ports 4 x 1Gb iSCSI ports 4 x 6Gb SAS ports Onboard ports (per controller) 2 x 1Gb iSCSI ports 3 x 6Gb SAS ports Cache memory (per controller) Default 2GB, up to 16GB Default 4GB, up to 8GB Cache protection Hot-swappable BBU + flash Or, Super capacitor + flash BBU(non hot-swappble) + flash Max drives SFF: 360 LFF: 316 SFF: 120 LFF: 60 Data services Local replication (included by default) Thin provisioning (included by default) Remote replication Automated storage tiering (up to 4 tier) Self-encrypting drives (SED) SSD Cache Automated storage tiering (up to 2 tier) Performance (dual controller) Seq. read: 5500 MB/s Seq. WT: 2900 MB/s Seq. WB: 1900 MB/s Up to IOPS: 550K (10% higher) V3700T: Seq. read: 3850MB/s Seq. write: 1450MB/s IOPS: 500K V3700: Seq. read: 2500MB/s Seq. write: 815MB/s IOPS: 260K

EonStor DS 1000 vs. IBM Storwize V3700 Advantages More than double throughput performance Up to 360 drives deliver higher capacity scalability More data service options: DS 1000 default provides SED and optional SSD Cache software features those are not supported in IBM V3700series. Infortrend automated storage tiering support up to 4 tiers more than IBM V3700 which only support 2 tiers. Single controller configuration provides a cost-effective storage option 16G FC / 12G SAS supported Up to 16GB cache memory supported Hot-swappable BBU or Super capacitor + flash module provides reliable and easy maintenance cache backup solution

EonStor DS 1000 vs. HP MSA 1040 * Outstanding features are marked in RED EonStor DS 1000 HP MSA 1040 Form factor 2U 12-bay LFF 3U 16-bay LFF 2U 24-bay SFF Controller Single or dual Host connectivity (per controller) 4 x 8Gb or 2 x 16Gb FC ports 4 x 1Gb or 2 x 10Gb iSCSI (RJ-45 or SFP+) ports 2 x 6Gb SAS ports 2 x12Gb SAS ports 2 x 8Gb FC ports 2 x 1Gb iSCSI ports 2 x 10Gb iSCSI ports (SFP+) Onboard ports (per controller) 4 x 1Gb iSCSI ports N/A Cache memory (per controller) Default 2GB, up to 16GB Default 4GB, up to 4GB Cache protection Hot-swappable BBU + flash Or, Super capacitor + flash Super capacitor + flash Max drives SFF: 360 LFF: 316 SFF: 98 LFF: 48 Supported drive type SFF SAS/NL-SAS/ LFF SAS/NL-SAS SSD SFF SAS/NL-SAS Data services Local replication (included by default) Thin provisioning (included by default) Self-encrypting drives (SED) Automated storage tiering (up to 4 tier) Remote replication SSD Cache Snapshot (included by default) Volume copy (included by default) Automated storage tiering (up to 2 tier) Performance (dual controller) Seq. read: 5500 MB/s Seq. WT: 2900 MB/s Seq. WB: 1900 MB/s IOPS: 550K Seq. read: 3100MB/s Seq. write: 1500MB/s Random IOPS (R/W): 30K/20K

EonStor DS 1000 vs. HP MSA 1040 advantages Almost double throughput performance Supports SSD, HP MSA 1040 no supports SSD. More data service options: DS 1000 default provides SED and optional SSD Cache software features those are not supported in HP 1040 series. Infortrend automated storage tiering support up to 4 tiers more than HP 1040 which only support 2 tiers. More host interface options and port counts ( HP lacks of 16Gb FC, 10G iSCSI RJ-45 and 6Gb SAS; 8G FC supports 2 ports) Hybrid hosts (4 x 1Gb iSCSI onboard ports + optional host connectivity) available for diverse environments on one system 12G SAS supported Up to 360 drives deliver higher capacity scalability Up to 16GB cache memory supported

4U 60-bay LFF (FC host only) Automated storage tiering (up to 4 tier) EonStor DS 1000 vs. Dell MD3 * Outstanding features are marked in RED EonStor DS 1000 Dell PowerVault MD3 MD3600f/MD 3600i Form factor 2U 12-bay LFF 3U 16-bay LFF 2U 24-bay SFF 4U 60-bay LFF (FC host only) Controller Single or dual Host connectivity (per controller) 4 x 8Gb or 2 x 16Gb FC ports 4 x 1Gb or 2 x 10Gb iSCSI (RJ-45 or SFP+) ports 2 x 6Gb SAS ports 2 x12Gb SAS ports 4 x 8Gb FC ports(MD 3600f) 2 x 10Gb iSCSI ports(MD 3600i) Onboard ports (per controller) 4 x 1Gb iSCSI ports N/A Cache memory (per controller) Default 2GB, up to 16GB Default 2GB, up to 2GB Cache protection Hot-swappable BBU + flash Or, Super capacitor + flash BBU(non hot-swappble) + flash Max drives SFF: 360 LFF: 316 SFF: 192 LFF: 192/180 (4U 60-bay LFF) Data services Local replication (included by default) Thin provisioning (included by default) Remote replication Self-encrypting drives (SED) Automated storage tiering (up to 4 tier) SSD Cache Thin provisioning (included) Local replication Performance (dual controller) Seq. read: 5500 MB/s Seq. WT: 2900 MB/s Seq. WB: 1900 MB/s IOPS: 550K TBC

EonStor DS 1000 vs. Dell MD3 Advantages More host interface options ( Dell lacks of 16Gb FC, 10G iSCSI RJ-45 and 6Gb SAS) Hybrid hosts (4 x 1Gb iSCSI onboard ports + optional host connectivity) available for diverse environments on one system 16G FC / 12G SAS supported Up to 360 drives deliver higher capacity scalability More data service options: DS 1000 SSD Cache & Automated storage tiering software features those are not supported in Dell MD3 series Up to 16GB cache memory supported Hot-swappable BBU or Super capacitor + flash module provides reliable and easy maintenance cache backup solution

EonStor DS 1000 vs. Promise VessRAID 2000 * Outstanding features are marked in RED EonStor DS 1000 Promise VessRAID 2000 Form factor 2U 12-bay LFF 3U 16-bay LFF 2U 24-bay SFF 3U 16-bay LFF Controller Single or dual Host connectivity (per controller) 4 x 8Gb or 2 x 16Gb FC ports 4 x 1Gb or 2 x 10Gb iSCSI (RJ-45 or SFP+) ports 2 x 6Gb SAS ports 2 x12Gb SAS ports 2 x 8Gb FC ports 2 x 10Gb iSCSI(RJ-45) Onboard ports (per controller) 4 x 1Gb iSCSI ports Cache memory (per controller) Default 2GB, up to 16GB Cache protection Hot-swappable BBU + flash Or, Super capacitor + flash BBU(non hot-swappble) + flash Max drives SFF: 360 LFF: 316 112 Data services Local replication (included by default) Thin provisioning (included by default) Remote replication Automated storage tiering (up to 4 tier) Self-encrypting drives (SED) SSD Cache Performance (dual controller) Seq. read: 5500 MB/s Seq. WT: 2900 MB/s Seq. WB: 1900 MB/s IOPS: 550K TBC

EonStor DS 1000 vs. Promise VessRAID 2000 Advantages More form factor selections More host interface options and port counts ( Promise lacks of 16Gb FC, 10G iSCSI SFP+ 6Gb SAS and 12Gb SAS; 8G FC supports 2 ports) Up to 360 drives deliver higher capacity scalability More data service options: DS 1000 default provides SED and thin provisioning; optional provides SSD Cache ,automated storage tiering and remote replication software features those are not supported in Promise VessRAID 2000 series Hot-swappable BBU or Super capacitor + flash module provides reliable and easy maintenance cache backup solution

Agenda Positioning Introduction to EonStor DS 1000 Hardware/software specification overview Expansion configurations Competitor comparisons Appendix

DS1012RTLBF8 EonStor DS 1000 Naming Rule Cache backup   - “L": Li-ion battery BBU   - “C": Super Capacitor Bay count Generation   - "0“ first generation and so on Host board option  - “Null": if no use  - “F8": FC 8G - “F6": FC 16G - “E1": iSCSI 1G - “E2": iSCSI 10G SFP+ - “E3": iSCSI 10G RJ45 - “S2": SAS 6G - “NH": Non-upgradable host module DS1012RTLBF8 Product line -DS: EonStor DS -ES: Eonstor Family series -"1" for entrylevel -"3" for mainstream -"4" reserve for in-between platform -"5" for high-end Performance -"Null": Platform chosen CPU -"T": Turbo performance/high IOPS Controller configuration   "G": Single controller can not upgrade to Redundant controller   - "R": Dual/Redundant controller    "S": Single controller can upgrade to Redundant controller Disk form factor   - "B": 2.5" SFF disk form factor like 2U24   - "Null": 3.5" LFF disk form factor like 4U24

JB2024SB-1 JBOD Naming Rule Bay count Revision   - “Null": by default   - get started from “-1” if version change Product Line -“JB“: JBOD JB2024SB-1 Host Interface - “20“: SAS2.0, 6Gbps - “30“: SAS3.0, 12Gbps Disk form factor   - "B": 2.5" SFF disk form factor like 2U24   - "Null": 3.5" LFF disk form factor like 4U24 Controller configuration   "G": Single controller can not upgrade to Redundant controller   - "R": Dual/Redundant controller    "S": Single controller can upgrade to Redundant controller

Rackmount Kit Options Option Rack ear mount kit Slide rail kit Slide function No Yes Length adjustable Yes (24” ～ 36”) Length 19” 23”-37”

Package Type Simple package CTO-like package Box contents Accessory box Power cord box Base unit box HDD Tray box Host board box BBU/super cap box Benefit Low transportation/shipping cost Providing CTO customization, drive tray w/HDD bundle service Two Host board box Base unit with controller / Tray Two BBU/Super cap box Two HDD Tray box Base unit with controller

Recommend Configuration – (ESDS 1016R) Configuration of Best performance but Less capacity Capacity will be less due to RAID 6 parity and spare drive of LD. ALD, ALV means Logical drive and Logical volume which assign to controller A BLD, BLV means Logical drive and Logical volume which assign to controller B 1R+1J  Read : 4900 MBPS 1R+2J  Read : 5500 MBPS

Recommend Configuration – (ESDS 1016R) Configuration of Best performance and larger capacity Capacity will be larger due to Less RAID 6 parity and spare drive of LD. ALD, ALV means Logical drive and Logical volume which assign to controller A BLD, BLV means Logical drive and Logical volume which assign to controller B 1R+1J  Read : 5200 MBPS 1R+2J  Read : 5500 MBPS

Not Recommend Configuration (ESDS 1016R) Configuration of Larger capacity but Lower performance Performance will be lower if user create LD using whole enclosure drives. ALD, ALV means Logical drive and Logical volume which assign to controller A BLD, BLV means Logical drive and Logical volume which assign to controller B 1R+1J  Read : 4300 MBPS Even 1R+2J, Performance wouldn’t been improved significantly