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Taurus Mini Super-S LCM

The Taurus Mini offers high performance with RAID 0 as well as secure data protection with RAID 1, a versatile interface for high speed data transfers and a built-in LCD display for the configuration of the device as well as the display of event messages. The 2.5" SATA hard drives can be replaced easily due to the removable tray system and the drives are kept cool by the extra large heat sink.

Features

  • Configurable hardware RAID controller (RAID 1 mirroring and RAID 0 striping)
  • LCD display for easy device configuration and access to detailed information about the drives
  • Critical parameters such as HDD temperature can be monitored easily with help of the LCD display
  • Utilizes Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology also known as S.M.A.R.T. to obtain data directly from the HDD
  • Versatile interface, including eSATA, FireWire 800 and USB 2.0
  • Hardware acceleration of RAID rebuild
  • 2TB volume option for systems that do not support large volumes
  • Extra large heat sink for excellent heat dissipation

LCD Display

The Taurus Mini Super-S comes equipped with a built-in LCD display for easy device configuration, event messages and access to detailed information about the external hard drives. Critical parameters such as HDD temperature can be monitored easily with the help of the LCD display. It utilizes Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology also known as S.M.A.R.T. to obtain data directly from the HDD.

Dual-Bay RAID Storage

The Taurus Mini Super-S comes with an extremely versatile interface, featuring eSATA, FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 High Speed. To increase performance and data throughput, "RAID 0 - Striping" offers the ideal choice for your daily backup and other data transfers. For important data and reliability, you can't beat the "RAID 1 - Mirroring" function, which will automatically create a copy of all the data in case one of the drives fails.

Specifications

    Part No. PDM-MSBU2OS-AKTU
    Case material High quality aluminum for optimized heat dissipation
    Application
    ‧Two 2.5" SATA-I or SATA-II hard drives (1.5Gb/s or 3.0Gb/s)
    ‧Height: 9.5mm or 12.5mm
    ‧Capacity 20GB - 1TB per HDD
    ‧Two hard drive of identical capacity are recommended
    ‧Supports large volumes in excess of 2TB
    RAID mode

    ‧RAID 0 striping
    ‧RAID 1 mirroring

    Interface/Ports

    ‧1x eSATA port
    ‧2x 9-pin FireWire 800 ports
    ‧1x Mini USB 2.0 High Speed port

    Data transfer

    ‧eSATA up to 3Gbps (300MB/s)
    ‧FireWire 800 (1394b) up to 800Mbps (100MB/s)
    ‧USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps (60MB/s)

    System requirements
    (PC)

    ‧eSATA: Windows XP/Vista/7
    ‧FireWire 400/800: Windows XP/Vista/7
    ‧USB 2.0: Windows XP/Vista/7
    ‧Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (e.g. USB 2.0, FireWire 800 or PCI card)
    ‧eSATA Plug and Play support required for host controller

    System requirements (Mac)

    ‧eSATA: Mac OS 10.4 or above
    ‧FireWire 400/800: Mac OS 10.2 or above
    ‧USB 2.0: Mac OS 10.2 or above
    ‧Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (e.g. USB 2.0, FireWire 800 or PCI card)
    ‧eSATA Plug and Play support required for host controller

    System environment

    ‧Operating Temperature: 5°C ~ 40°C
    ‧Operating Humidity: 20%RH ~ 80%RH
    ‧Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 70°C
    ‧Storage Humidity: 10%RH ~ 90%RH

    Power supply

    ‧External power supply (UL, cUL, CE, TUV approved)
    ‧Input: AC 100-240V
    ‧Output: DC +12V/2A

    Dimensions  
    High (mm) 56
    Long (mm) 133
    Wide (mm) 89