HighPoint: RocketStor 6124V 4-Bay USB 3.1 Gen 2 RAID-5

Not so long ago, a viable RAID-5 storage solution for USB connectivity was pure fantasy. But USB-based RAID-5 was possible.

RocketStor 6124V

A handful of USB RAID-5 solutions were actually available. But, are they viable? Not for professionals.

Unfortunately, this still rings true. The majority of USB storage devices that provide RAID-5 capability, including much of what is in today’s marketplace, are solutions in name only. Ponderously slow (sub 235MB/s) with limited management features, high costs, and often limited by pre-configured arrays, these products are not viable for professional applications and are really only suitable for backup, personal storage or small-scale business.

Wages USB storage
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. challenges the status quo. The unveiling of the RocketStor 6124V has ushered in a new era for USB storage. No longer restrained by shared connectivity, platform restrictions, or sub-par transfer speeds, customers can experience true USB 3.1 Gen 2 RAID-5 storage performance.

The RocketStor 6124V is a compact, USB 3.1 Gen2 4-bay RAID enclosure designed for professional grade storage applications. Unlike nearly all other USB-based RAID solutions, it is powered by a performance-focused USB 3.1 Gen2 architecture, which allocates dedicated USB 3.1 bandwidth for each SATA channel in order to take full advantage of our market-proven Turbo RAID technology, and deliver up to 1,000MB/s of RAID-5 transfer performance from just four drives – something no other USB-based RAID solution is capable of.

The company’s Turbo RAID technology enables the RocketStor 6124V to support one or more RAID-0, 1, 5, 1/0 and JBOD configurations, and up to 56TB of storage capacity. Users can create and manage a variety of configurations, such as dual RAID-1 arrays, a 4-drive RAID-5 or 0 array, or 4 individual HDDs.

RocketStor 6124V RAID rear

Connects to any computer
If you can plug in a flash drive you can install the RocketStor 6124V RAID-5 enclosure. It was designed for the professional user, even those with limited experience configuring hardware; it can be connected to any modern laptop, server or desktop computer using a single cable. Its Type-C connectivity is fully compatible with any interface that employs USB-C ports – this includes USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.1 Gen2, and Thunderbolt 3.

Transforms user experience
The RocketStor 6124V does more than shake up the state of USB RAID storage; it also transforms the user experience. Unlike many RAID solutions in today’s marketplace, it does not anything more than base familiarity with RAID and storage concepts. Installing your choice of HDD may be the most difficult part – and if you can handle a screwdriver, you have this part covered. The RocketStor was designed to enable the most novice user to install and configure terabytes of RAID storage in minutes. From the simple single-cable installation, to the 3-step RAID Wizard, and automated cooling, warning and security features, creating, managing and monitoring RAID storage has been easier.

Instantly check and monitor storage with integrated LCD screen and LED’s
The RocketStor 6124V’s integrated LCD, audible alarm and LED’s work in unison, and allow administrators to asses the health of both RAID arrays and individual drives. Each of the four front-loading, removable drive trays includes LED’s to identify drive availability and activity. The LCD panel provides real-time temperature monitoring and fan speed control, in addition to power, warning and failure LED’s.

Silence is golden
Built specifically for media professionals, the RocketStor 6124V was designed to be as unobtrusive as possible. Customers can instruct the enclosure to intelligently self-monitor temperature and adjust fan speed as needed. In addition, silent mode will automatically engage when the system is not in use. Silent mode will safely power down each drive then halt the cooling fan for completely silent operation.

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RAID, storage and enclosure management
The 3-step RAID configuration Wizard allows users of any experience level to create any type of RAID array with a few clicks. In addition, a management menu allows RAID veterans to fine tune parameters for specific applications. Administrators can enable a wealth of proactive RAID maintenance and data security features, including a real-time event log, enclosure temperature and fan control, email notification, SMART monitoring and RAID verification.

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