To take advantage of the software RAID feature on the PIP platform CPU boards, MPL created the HSRAID-1/2 options. This new solution is a user friendly and easy option to build a hot swap capable RAID system inside the PIP housing - perfect for a RAID1 array.
The HSRAID-1/2 consists of a PCB backplane where the two HDDs are plugged in, internal SATA cables, and the additional mechanics including two HDD drawers. The HDD drawers are mounted above the PIP internal power module on the left side of the housing. The HDDs can be removed externally, without the use of any tools.
The solution allows hot swap exchange of the two SATA-HDDs under a RAID1 system! Hot swapping means replacing the HDDs without significant interruption to the system and without shutting down the system.
Required steps to exchange a faulty RAID1 disk:
- Unfasten the two screws of the HDD drawer - no tools required!
- Remove HDD drawer
- Replace the HDD in the drawer
- Insert HDD drawer
- Fix the two screws of the HDD drawer again
- The new disk automatically becomes part of the RAID array
It is also possible to create a RAID0 system. Please be aware that with RAID0, hot swapping of the HDD is not possible. As by definition, as soon as one disk is missing in a RAID0 array, all data will be lost!
Product highlights
- Solution for hot swap capable RAID1 array
- Improved reliability and availability of data
- No tool required for exchanging HDD drawer
- Use of any 2.5" SATA-disks
- Free space for additional PC/104 cards
Restrictions
1. Minimal 82.5mm housing size required
Due to hard disk height requirements at least a 82.5mm high PIP housing is needed.
Ordering Options
| Manuf. Part No | | Part Description |
| HSRAID-1 | | Hot Swap RAID extension, backplane and mechanics for two removable disks. Disk drawers are placed on left case side, above internal power module. |
| HSRAID-2 | | Hot Swap RAID extension, backplane and mechanics for two removable disks. Disk drawers are placed on the front, above internal power module |
Windows Driver available - please contact systerra
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