3ware Escalade 7000-2

3ware's Escalade 7000-2 ATA RAID controller delivers affordable hardware RAID for workstations. Based on proven network switching technology, 3ware's StorSwitch architecture provides superior reliability and performance over software-based ATA solutions. 3ware's Escalade 7000-2 card sets the workstation standard for ATA RAID. Driven by desktop PC volumes, ATA disk drives represent a tremendous value with higher capacity, reliability and performance than ever before. By providing the features and performance previously available only high end RAID systems, 3ware's Escalade controllers bring true fault-tolerant RAID features to workstations using cost-effective ATA drives. The Escalade 7000-2 controller meets or exceeds the requirements for new storage applications such as video editing, gaming and fault tolerant workstations. 3ware's non-blocking, StorSwitch architecture with onboard processor makes the difference. Similar to network packet-switching hardware, StorSwitch architecture delivers superior reliability, scalability, and high performance over traditional ATA solutions. Each disk drive has a dedicated cable for both drive and cable fault isolation providing greater system reliability. StorSwitch architecture incorporates RAID 0 and 1 functions in hardware for higher performance than software implementations. The on-board processor handles all disk commands, and directs data flow through the switch for reliable RAID operation, fully independent of the host CPU and OS. The 7000-2 supports drive hot-swap, allowing for RAID 1 drive replacement while the system is running. By enabling reliable, cost-effective, high-performance storage that is easy to integrate and manage, the Escalade 7000-2 ATA RAID controller sets the standard in workstation storage.