NT2 U3

NT2 U3
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RAID Mode 0/1


 

Overview

NT2

The ultra compact design of the NT2 makes this dual-bay RAID storage enclosure one of the smallest in the market, yet it still packs a punch when it comes to flexibility and performance. Installing the 3.5" hard drives is quick and easy, thanks to the screwless design. By incorporating USB 3.0 SuperSpeed technology, inXtron's NT2 U3 is able to break the USB 2.0 barrier, delivering up to 10 times the speed of the older USB connection. At the same time, it is still backwards compatible with the widely used USB 2.0 technology.

Features

  • Configurable RAID function (Non-RAID, RAID 0, RAID 1)
  • Supports large volumes in excess of 2TB
  • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed connection
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 High Speed
  • Compact and screwless design for easy HDD installation
  • Built-in fan (4000RPM) for extra cooling
  • Security lock slot

Compact & Screwless Design

The small footprint and screwless design makes this the ideal storage expansion for your crowded desktop. In a matter of seconds, hard drives can be installed or replaced without any extra tools.

NT2 U3 Overview

Dual-Bay RAID Storage Enclosure

The NT2 is designed to house up to two 3.5" SATA hard drives with the option to setup your drives according to your own preferences. For data security select RAID 1 (mirror copy), for performance select RAID 0 and to create two independent volumes, select Non-RAID.

NT2 U3 Overview

RAID

Non-RAID

The drives show up as independent volumes. Each drive can be formatted and accessed separately. If one drive fails, the other is not affected. This setting does not provide any performance or redundancy benefits.

1 or 2 hard drives Non-RAID

RAID 0 - Disk Striping

The drives are shown as one large single volume with a total capacity of twice the size of the drive with the smallest capacity. This setting is used where speed is the primary objective but RAID Level 0 (also called striping) is not redundant. This form of array splits each piece of data across the drives in segments; since data is written without any form of parity data-checking, it allows for the fastest data transfer of all other modes. On the downside, if one drive becomes damaged, the whole array can become corrupted.

2 hard drives RAID 0

RAID 1 - Disk Mirroring

Two drives show up as one volume but only 50% of the total capacity, depending on the drive with the smallest capacity, can be used. RAID 1 creates an exact copy (or mirror) of a set of data on the second drive. This is useful when reliability and backup take precedence over storage capacity. Should one hard drive fail, it can be replaced and the data rebuilt automatically.

2 hard drives RAID 1

Remarks

  • The difference in performance is only visible for fast interfaces like USB 3.0 SuperSpeed.
  • For RAID 0 and RAID 1, hard drives of identical capacities are recommended. If the capacity is different, the total amount of the space that can be used will depend on the drive with the smallest capacity.

Specifications

Model No. NT2-U3ASA (silver model NT2-U3AS has been phased out as of May 2013)
Certifications
  • CE
  • FCC
  • BSMI
Case material
  • High quality aluminum housing with plastic front
Application
  • Up to two 3.5" SATA-I or SATA-II hard drives (1.5Gb/s or 3.0Gb/s)
  • Capacity 80GB - 4TB per HDD
  • For RAID 0 & 1, two hard drives of identical capacity are recommended
  • Supports large volumes in excess of 2TB
RAID mode
  • Non-RAID
  • RAID 0 striping
  • RAID 1 mirroring
Interface/Ports
  • 1x USB 3.0 SuperSpeed port
Data transfer
  • USB 3.0 up to 5Gbps (625MB/s)
  • USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps (60MB/s)
System requirements (PC)
  • USB 3.0: Windows XP or above
  • USB 2.0: Windows XP or above
  • Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (e.g. USB 3.0, USB 2.0 or PCI card)
System requirements (Mac)
  • USB 3.0: Mac OS 10.7 or above
  • USB 2.0: Mac OS 10.2 or above
  • Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (e.g. USB 3.0 or PCI card)
System environment
  • Operating Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C
  • Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 70°C
  • Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Power supply
  • External power supply (UL, cUL, CE, TUV approved)
  • Input: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • Output: DC +12V/3A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
  • 18.2cm x 12.3cm x 8.1cm
Packing accessories
  • NT2 enclosure (HDD not included)
  • USB 3.0 cable
  • Power adapter
  • User manual
Carton/Packing
  • Retail Box Size: 27cm x 22.4cm x 13cm
  • Carton Size: 57cm x 42cm x 25cm (6pcs per carton)
Remarks
  • In order for the computer to access volumes larger than 2TB, both the hardware and Operating System need to support large volumes (e.g.: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.4 and above).

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