FirmTek SATA storage

FirmTek has unveiled its SeriTek/2SE4 and SeriTek/2ME4-E controller cards, as well as the SeriTek/5PM storage enclosure supporting Port Multiplication for SATA and RAID applications. The SeriTek/2SE4 is compatible with both the PCI-X and PCI bus architectures, and is the only SATA controller card that offers full boot capability, according to FirmTek. The SeriTek/2SE4 features four hot-swappable external SATA II ports, enabling individual drives or RAID arrays via built-in OS RAID 0/1 software. The SeriTek/2ME4-E is compatible with the PCIe (PCI-Express) bus architecture, and works with Dual- or Quad-core G5 Macs as well as the Mac Pro. The controller allows volumes to boot on a Dual- or Quad-core G5s, but is not yet bootable on Intel-based Mac Pros. Four hot-swappable external SATA II ports enable individual drives or RAID arrays via built-in OS RAID 0/1 software.

The SeriTek/5PM boasts several new enhancements beyond its full support of Port Multiplication, and is constructed from aluminum with a front-panel power switch that carries a multi-second delay to prevent accidental power-down.

It also includes a unique temperature management system featuring two ultra-quiet fans with three user-selectable speeds, a fault LED, and a mutable temperature and fan failure alarm. The enclosure works with any controller that follows the eSATA II Port Multiplication design specification, and employs a server-class power supply, according to FirmTek.

by MacNN Staff