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Sun Microsystems Introduces High-Capacity SPARCstorage Array Model 200 Series

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Sun Microsystems Computer Co. has introduced the SPARCstorage Array Model 200 Series, a high-capacity on-line storage system designed to meet the data storage requirements of large enterprise applications. The new series can support up to five terabytes of data on SPARCcenter 2000E enterprise servers, making it ideal for applications such as decision support, data mining, and financial services.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SPARCstorage Array Model 200 Series uses RAID technology to provide low-cost, high-capacity on-line storage, with large configurations available for as little as 67 cents per megabyte.
  • The system supports multi-terabyte on-line storage capacity using rack-mounted 5.25-inch differential SCSI disk drives, RAID levels 0, 0+1, and 5 with Hot Sparing.
  • The SPARCstorage Array Model 200 Series includes a fiber-channel-based array controller, an integrated Volume Manager with on-line administration and configuration tools, and a graphical user interface for easy storage configuration management.
  • The system is compatible with Sun's popular line of UNIX servers, including the SPARCcenter 2000, SPARCserver 1000, and SPARCcluster PDB server.
  • The SPARCstorage Array Model 200 Series is expected to be available with Solaris 2.3 and 2.4 in April 1995, priced starting at $15,000 for the rack-mounted controller.
  • Sun Microsystems has a strong installed base of SPARCstorage Array 100 Series subsystems, with over 5,000 systems in operation worldwide, storing over 100 terabytes of data.

Statistics:

  • Up to five terabytes of data can be supported by the SPARCstorage Array Model 200 Series on SPARCcenter 2000E enterprise servers.
  • The system's large capacities are available for as low as 67 cents per megabyte.
  • Over 5,000 systems of the SPARCstorage Array 100 Series are in operation worldwide, storing over 100 terabytes of data.
  • The SPARCstorage Array Model 200 Series supports up to 324 gigabytes of disk storage.
  • Pricing for the SPARCstorage Array Model 200 Series begins at $15,000 for the rack-mounted controller.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, Feb. 21, 1995
  • Sun Microsystems Computer Co., Mountain View, Calif.

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