The PRO DQ 6TB (PDQe8000) storage array from Dulce Systems is the fastest RAID protected storage you can have, faster than anyone in it’s class.

The proven RAID engine of our original controller used in the Quad and Duo Quad series had been retuned to provide more horsepower than ever. Fully populated with 8 high performance 3.5” 7200 RPM SATA disk drives, running in RAID 3 or 5 protected mode, the PRO DQ can pump out over 570 MB/s sustained. Want to run faster? Configure the RAID engine to RAID 0 mode and the PRO DQ will scream at over 660 MB/s.

In the double protection RAID 6 mode the PRO DQ at 460MB/s will out run other lesser protected RAID storage.

The truth is, disk drives will fail, and they will fail at just the worst time. Don’t give it a chance to ruin your day. RAID 3, 5 or 6 protection schemes are the most cost-efficient approach to insuring workflow continuation. Should a drive fail during your last render before your final tape out, don’t sweat it, the hardware RAID protection will keep your workflow going even with one or more drives down.

Key Features

• Mac and Windows Compatible.

• Final Cut Studio, Premiere and other popular editor certified.

• ProRes 422, DV, DVCPRO HD, uncompressed SD/HD, 2K Film formats.

• Multiple real-time streams.

• RAID 1/3/5/6 protection against drive failures.

• PCI-e controller supplied.

• Eight high performance 3Gb/s SATA disk drives.

• Up to 8TB of useable storage in RAID 0, 7 TB in RAID 3/5.

• GUI RAID Console management and e-mail event notification.

• Enclosure management.

• Quiet and effective cooling fans.

• Expandable with Dulce’s PRO EX - Expander Switch. (Coming soon)

• 42 months warranty. Industry’s longest.

Specifications

Capacity	8 TB
Manufacture Part Number	960-0800-0
Array Type	Hot-Swappable
Bays	Amount: 8x Supports: 8x SATA 3 Gb/s 7200 rpm Hard Drives
Drive Types Supported	SATA 3 Gb/s
Channels	Installed: 8x Supported: 8x
Sustained Data Transfer Rate	RAID 0: 660 MB/sec RAID 3/5: 570 MB/sec RAID 6: 460 MB/sec
Video Stream Playback	HD: 2x (RAID 0), 1x (RAID 3/5) SD: 14x (RAID 0), 12x (RAID 3/5) 2K: 1x ProRes 422: 15x (RAID 0), 12x (RAID 3/5)
Array Configuration	RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, JBOD, Hot Spares
RAID	PCI Express Hardware RAID controller included
Desktop/Rackmount	Desktop
Status Indicator	None
Input and Output Connectors	2x Quad Channel SATA II
Fan	2x 120mm
Security	None
System Compatibility	Mac OS X; Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista; Linux
Compatibility	AJA, Blackmagic, Apple Final Cut Studio, Adobe Premiere
Agency Certifications	None
System Requirements	Operating System: Windows XP, 2000, 2003 Server, Vista; Mac OS X; Linux Hardware: PCI Express x8 slot for card installation
Electrical Requirements	AC: 95-265 VAC, 47-63 Hz Consumption: 200W
Environmental Requirements	Operating Temperature: 41-104°F (5-40°C) Humidity: 5-80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature: -40-158°F (-40-70°C) Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
Dimensions (WxHxD)	5.8 x 14.7 x 11.5" (14.7 x 37.3 x 29.2 cm)
Weight	26 lb (11.8 kg)

• Apple Mac Pro - One available PCI-e x8 slot

• Apple Power Mac (later model with PCI-e slots) - One available PCI-e x8 slot.

• Windows-based compatible PC with one PCI-e x8 slot.

• Apple OS X 10.4 or higher, Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server.

• Internet connection for driver and utility download.