ACTIDATA Q-DX6-CF 8TB-Mirror (4x 4TB EP-HDD) Fibre Channel SAN Storage System

The ACTIDATA Q-DX6-CF is a high-performance Fibre Channel SAN storage system designed for enterprise environments requiring reliable, redundant data storage. With a total raw capacity of 16 TB and a usable mirror capacity of 8 TB, this 2U rackmount system features four pre-installed 4 TB enterprise-grade hard drives. Dual active-active controllers with 8 GB cache each (16 GB total) ensure continuous operation and data integrity.

Advantages

Dual redundant controllers with battery-backed cache provide high availability and protection against data loss. Hot-swappable drives, power supplies, and cooling fans minimize downtime during maintenance. The system supports multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) for flexible data protection. With four 16Gb Fibre Channel ports per controller, it delivers high-speed connectivity for demanding applications.

Suitable for

• Enterprise storage virtualization and consolidation
• Database and transaction-intensive applications
• Virtualized server environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix)
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions

Key specifications

• Total raw storage capacity: 16 TB (4x 4TB enterprise HDDs)
• Usable capacity (mirror): 8 TB
• Drive bays: 12 x 2.5"/3.5" SAS/SATA hot-swappable
• Host interface: 8 x 16Gb Fibre Channel ports (4 per controller)
• Internal interface: 6Gb/s SAS
• Controller cache: 8 GB per controller (16 GB total) with battery backup
• RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Power supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable
• Form factor: 2U rackmount
• Management: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP
• Expansion: Supports JBOD expansion units (up to 128 drives)
• OS support: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, Hyper-V

Recommendations

For optimal performance and data protection, configure the system with RAID 10 for mirrored stripes or RAID 6 for dual parity. Use enterprise-grade SAS SSDs for high IOPS workloads. Ensure proper cooling and power redundancy in the rack environment.