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Introduction
Product Overview
This manual introduces EonStor GS 3000 systems that support 3Gbps, 6Gbps and
12Gbps SAS and Near Line SAS, SATA hard drives and SSDs. The enclosure is
designed to utilize 2.5” or 3.5” hard drives. Drive capacity can be expanded by
attaching expansion hard drive enclosures (JBODs).
Model Naming Conventions
The naming rules for RAID and JBOD models are explained in the example below:
RAID: GS3024RCB GS
(A)
+ 30
(B)
+ 24
(C)
+ R
(D)
+ C
(E)
+ B
(F)
30 where 0 indicates first generation, 1 indicates second generation and so on
12 = 2U system, 12 hard drives capable
16 = 3U system, 16 hard drives capable
24 = 2U system, 24 hard drives capable
R = redundant (dual) controllers
S = single and upgradeable to Dual-Controllers
C = CBM (Cache Backup Module) with super capacitor and flash module
B = 2.5” hard drive form factor system
3.5” hard drive form factor system if not mentioned