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SASBeast Overview

High Density, Expandable SAS Storage System

Nexsan's SASBeast®, a member of the Flexible Storage Platform™, is a high-capacity, high-performance, enterprise-class storage array system ideal for transactional applications that demand high I/O per second. With its storage density of 25.2TB offered in a 4U configuration, SASBeast has the ability to scale to hundreds of terabytes of capacity in a single rack. With 42 high-speed SAS drives, it's optimized for customers whose infrastructures support Microsoft Exchange, Oracle, SQL and other databases, as well as those that involve large file servers, virtual server environments or large amounts of small files. Equally important, SASBeast includes FC and iSCSI connectivity and allows customers to combine SAS, SSD and SATA drives within the same system to address different application requirements.

By employing the latest SAS technology, SASBeast attains enterprise-level, tier-one performance. At the same time, however, SASBeast takes advantage of Nexsan's built-in cost advantages, enabling it to deliver very high tier-one performance at a price typically associated with mid-market solutions. And, when using the new 8Gbit fiber channel controller, SASBeast can scale to 102 disks by attaching the Nexsan E60X 60 drive expansion chassis.

As with all Nexsan solutions, SASBeast is built for enterprise-class applications, providing tier-1 full redundancy and high performance at tier-2 prices. It's very easy to install and use. And SASBeast includes technologies that provide a combination of cost-effective high density, space efficiency and Nexsan's AutoMAID® (Massive Array of Idle Disks) level 3 energy-saving technology, which enables SASBeast to save up to 60% in energy costs.

Key Benefits

  • High I/O per second and MB/s performance
  • High-capacity SAS: Up to 25.2TBs in only 4U
  • Combines SAS, SATA and SSD disks in the same system
  • Scales to 102 disks with add-on expansion chassis
  • AutoMAID® level 3 technology saves up to 60% in energy costs
  • Includes both FC and iSCSI interfaces
  • Combines SAS, SATA and SSD disks in the same system
  • Single or dual redundant controllers
  • Anti-vibration design maximizes drive reliability
  • Horizontal mid-plane maximizes airflow