All stock codes associated to this product
RT3DA5HP
Package content - components list made up this model:
Storage Tower III (ST3), 5-port HPM- XA enclosure version (AD5HPMRXA-E), 1 unit Disk Array (AE4RCS35NSA) 3 feet eSATA cable (AAESATA100C), power cord, user guide
The RAID Tower III is a compact RAID storage system that include many features come in larger RAID Towers. As many as five 3.5" SATA hard drives can be installed into the RAID Tower III. The small foot print, silent operating and large storage capability of the RAID Tower III make it the ideal solution for a wide variety of storage applications in small businesses and homes.
Once the drives are installed, they can be configured as a RAID set or as individual drives and connect to the computer via a single high speed eSATA connection or optional USB 3.0 / 2.0 connection with the USB 3.0 to eSATA adapter. You can also turn the RAID Tower III into a Network Attached Storage device by attaching to the Addonics optional NAS 3.0 adapters. Each model comes with everything you need to connect it to the computer. All you needed is to add your own hard drives and configure the RAID via a simple on board rotary switch, dip switches or software utility depending on the model.
RAID Tower III basic specification
- Sturdy metal frame construction
- Choice of models to install as many as five 3.5" SATA hard drives
- Compact size - 7.48 x 10.63 x 6.5 inch (190 x 270 x 16.5 mm) (W x D x H)
- Low noise high CFM ball bearing cooling fan
- Integrated 150W 110/240 auto-sense power supply
- LED indicators for each storage device, RAID status, host connection and power
Specifications
- Install up to five 3.5" SATA hard drives of any capacity (drives not included).
- Drives are added or removed like tape cartridge from each drive bay via a removable drive tray
- Connect to system via eSATA port (connecting cables included)
- Optional Addonics USB 3.0 - eSATA adapter for connecting to USB 3.0 / 2.0 port
- Drives can be configured as RAID0 (Striping), RAID1 (Mirroring), RAID 5 (Parity), RAID10 (Mirrored Striped), JBOD (Concatenation), Clone Mode (N-Way Mirror) using built-in hardware RAID
- RAID setting via software utility under Windows or via dip switches on the back
- OS independent, can be used on any system
- RAID diagnostic via LED light or utility software under Windows
Comparison Table
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RT3R4DEU
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RT3DA5HP
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| Maximum number of drives installable |
| 3.5" SATA |
4
|
5
|
| 2.5" SATA or SSD |
Yes with optional 2.5" - 3.5" HDD converter (AE25SN35SA) |
Yes with optional 2.5" - 3.5" HDD converter (AE25SN35SA) |
| Connection to System |
| Via any eSATA port |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Via USB 2.0 port |
Yes
|
Yes (with optional
USB 3.0 - eSATA adapter) |
| Via USB 3.0 port |
Yes (with optional
USB 3.0 - eSATA adapter) |
Yes (with optional
USB 3.0 - eSATA adapter) |
| Via any PM-compatible eSATA Port |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Supported type of RAID |
| RAID 1, RAID 0 |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| RAID 10 |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| BIG (SPAN) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| RAID 5 over 4 drives |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| RAID 5+S |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| JBOD (individual drive) |
N/A
|
Yes (when connected to USB or PM compatible controller) |
| RAID Setup |
via onboard rotary switch |
via onboard rotary switch |
| Integrated Port Multiplier |
AD4SR5HPMU
|
AD5HPMRXA-E
|
| RAID setup software utility support |
N/A
|
available for Windows |
| RAID Diagnostics |
via LED lights |
via software or LED lights |
| Drive installation |
via removable
drive drawer |
4 drives |
5 drives |
Hot Swappable
Drives |
Yes when connect to eSATA control with hot swap support or USB port |
Yes when connect to eSATA control with hot swap support or USB port |
| Supported OS |
OS Independent |
OS Independent |
