SANBlaze ATCA1000 Storage Blade

SB ATCA1000

Data sheet

The SANBlaze ATCA1000 storage blade is a single slot, ATCA module that can support up to 4 AdvancedMC (AMC) modules.  The architecture of this module is optimized to provide a flexible and robust in-chassis ATCA storage platform to build high performance, highly reliable and redundant storage configurations.

The ATCA1000 has an on-board intelligent SAS/SATA controller, providing RAID functionality without the need for host CPU cycles or an external controller.  The controller supports Raid 0, 1 and 10E.  The controller drives SAS/SATA signals to each of the AMC sites, as well as to a Rear Transition Module (RTM), if required.

Key features include:

• Flexible storage-centric ATCA blade offers both PCI-E and Storage interconnect
• Supports four mid height AMC modules
• Supports SAS, SATA or Solid State storage AMCs
• Rear transition module support
• On-board SAS/SATA controller with integrated RAID capability
• Powerful Freescale MPC8548 processor for storage serving applications