TeraScoop

The multimedia author keeps many clips and sound files in their library often using DV or Tape to store their library. The time required to locate and transfer the data consumes valuable work time. By storing their library and working files on the TeraScoop, the multimedia is instantly available. The ability to Lock folders of completed works on the drive also allows instant access to archived customer jobs for use in new or edited versions of that work. Having 2 Terabytes of additional storage being indexed by spotlight and available at any time is tremendous. 851 DVDs at your instant beckoning TeraScoop provides superior drive speeds that accelerate your whole working environment. Stream DV to the drive and burn DVDs from the drive without dropouts. The added productivity for the author is like hiring an assistant.

The base TeraScoop is a 2.0TB 4 drive array with a temperature controlled fan system. The Fan assembly uses 5 ultra quite Sunon MagLev 40 MM fans and the noise level is less than the 26DB advertised by the drive manufacturer.

The Speed of the 2.0TB TeraScoop is measured at 200MBS sustained. The Hitachi 500GB drive units are mounted directly to the inner plate that acts as a heat sink for the drives. The outer case provides near silent air flow.

The 400W power supply is more than necessary providing years of trouble free service.

The Connectivity is provided through a single Infiniband 4x Multilane cable to a PCI-X or PCIe HighPoint RocketRaid Controller. Our included PCI bracket provides for single slot occupation on all of our interconnects.

All TeraScoop Configurations use new manufacturersimageswarrantied Hard Drives. All configurations use UL listed and EC approved components. Drives are preformated for large file size performance. Installation Kits provide all necessary hardware and components for Raid Controller cards. TeraScoop Pro can be ordered with PCI-X or PCI-Express controllers. Our TeraScoop configurations are designed to provide the best available technology for enhancing your work flow.

TeraScoop includes;
  • 400W Power Supply
  • HighPoint RocketRaid Controller
  • TeraScoop
  • Side cover storage sleeve
  • TeraScoop Carrying Case
  • Power Cable US
  • User Manual
  • Software on USB flash Drive
  • 4 Hitachi 500GB drives
  • .5M InfiniBand Multilane Cable
  • Dry Cooling System

    $3999.00 US


TeraScoop at a Glance
Capacity 2 TB
Speed 200MBS
Interface InfiniBand Multilane SATA II 360
Configuration 4x 500GB SATA II
MODEL #
PCI-X TS2X
PCI-Express TS2E
Drive Only TS2
Drive only configurations are available only for second purchase customers.


Specifications

CASE

Dimensions Height Length Width Weight
Inch 15.75 18.75 2.375 15lbs
Metric 400mm 476.25mm 60.325mm 6.08Kg
Material 6061 T6 Aluminum Plate
Lexan® Polycarbonate sheet MR10 coated

Power Supply

Features:
  • Universal Power Input
  • Active Power Factor Correction
  • Remote DC Sense on +5V
  • Short Circuit Protection
  • Over Current Protection
  • Over Voltage Protection
  • Over Power Protection
  • MTBF >100,000 Hours
General Specifications:
  • Input Range: 100 to 240 VAC, +/-10%
  • Power Factor: 0.95 minimum
  • Efficiency: 70% minimum, at full load
  • Hold up Time: 20mS minimum, at full load
  • Cooling Fan: 40x40x20 mm
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 50C
  • Operating Humidity: 20 to 90 %
Agency Requirements:
  • Harmonic: Meet EN61000-3-2 standards
  • EMI/RFI: CE, FCC class B
  • Safety: UL, cUL, CB, TUV
Electrical Specifications:
Regulation, Ripple & Noise:
Output +5V +12V
Load Regulation +/- 5% +/- 5%
Cross Regulation +/- 5% +/- 5%
Line Regulation +/- 1% +/- 1%
Ripple & Noise 50mv 50mv
Input Output
Frequency Current Watt Load +5V +12V
47-63 Hz 5A Max 300W Max Load 30A 15A
Min Load 3A 1A

Hard Drives

TeraScoop 2
HDS725050KLA360
Configuration Serial-ATA
Interface SATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity (GB)1 500
Data heads (physical) 5/10
Performance  
Data buffer2 (MB) 16
Rotational speed (RPM) 7,200
Media transfer rate (max. Mbits/sec) 817
Interface transfer rate (max. MB/sec) 300
Sustained data rate (MB/sec) 64.8 - 31 (zone 0 - 29)
Seek time average, (read, typical (MS))3 8.5
Reliability  
Error rate (non-recoverable) 1 in 10E14
Start/stops (at 40° C) 50,000
Acoustic  
Idle (Bels) 3.1
Power  
Requirement +5 VDC (+/- 5%), +12 VDC (+10%/-8%)
Dissipation  
Startup current (max. A) 2.0 (+12V) & 1.2 (+5V)
Idle (W) 9.6
Physical size  
Height (mm) 25.4
Width (mm) 101.6
Depth (mm) 146
Weight (max. g) 700
Environmental characteristics  
Operating  
Ambient temperature 5° to 55° C
Relative humidity (non-condensing) 8% to 90%
Shock (half sine wave, 2ms) 55G
Vibration (random (RMS) 0.67G for horizontal, 0.56G for vertical
Non-operating  
Ambient temperature -40° to 65° C
Relative humidity (non-condensing) 5% to 95%
Shock (half sine wave, 2ms) (G) 225
Vibration (random (RMS) (G) 1.04 (XYZ)
RoHS compliant4 Yes
1 GB equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity; accessible capacity may be less.
2 Buffer capacity includes 271 KB used for drive firmware.
3 Includes 0.3ms command overhead.
4 RoHS refers to the European Union Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Specific application environments such as temperature and duty cycle will affect the overall reliability rates. For specific application environment reliability rates, please consult Hitachi technical support.

Warranty

Digital Virgin Inc. TeraScoop WARRANTY:

Standard Warranty
Products sold by Digital Virgin Inc. are supported by our Standard Warranty unless otherwise indicated. Merchandise under our Standard Warranty may be returned within 30 days of the original invoice date for a refund or returned for replacement within one year of the original invoice date. All returns require an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.

Physical Damage Policy
Physical damage to any product purchased at Digital Virgin Inc. will effectively void our standard and/or Extended Warranty coverage.
Improper installation or modification of products are considered physically damaged and cannot be returned for refund or replacement. Physical damage includes but is not limited to improper handling and/or any other type of damage sustained by irregular usage.

Retail Products
Retail merchandise is warranted by Digital Virgin Inc. for 30 days. Additional warranty coverage is offered. Digital Virgin Inc. will only warrant retail products beyond 30 days under special circumstances. If you encounter one of the following instances, please contact us and we will honor the warranty advertised on our website at your time of purchase:
• The manufacturer will not service end-users or does not have an RMA procedure.
• The manufacturer is based overseas or does not have contact information.

OEM Products
OEM merchandise is covered by our Standard Warranty (30 day refund, 1-year replacement) unless otherwise indicated.

Software
Software may only be returned for refund within 30 days of the invoice date if the retail/OEM packaging is unopened and untampered with. Opened software cannot be returned for refund. If you have opened a software purchase to discover a damaged and/or defective disc, you may exchange the software for an identical replacement by contacting Digital Virgin Inc. Customer Service at service@Digital Virgin Inc. and acquiring an RMA number. Digital Virgin Inc. is not responsible for system/software incompatibility, and incompatibility issues do not qualify software as damaged or defective.

Refurbished Products
Digital Virgin Inc. offers a 15-day refund warranty on all refurbished merchandise.

Bundle Specials
Bundle Specials contain multiple items offered together at a discounted price. Only one of each Bundle Special may be purchased per order. Offers valid only while supplies last. Purchasing multiple units of a Bundle Special that feature a mail-in rebate may yield only one redeemable rebate offer (per the manufacturer's "limit one per household" provision). If you wish to return a Bundle Special for a refund, you must return the ENTIRE BUNDLE within 30 days of purchase. Note that a 15% restocking fee will be applied. Components within a Bundle Special may be returned for replacement only. Individual items may only be returned for replacement if an RMA number is acquired within the Standard Warranty period.

Hitachi provides three years on the drives in the TeraScoop lines.

Click here for details of Hitachi Coverage.

Digital Virgin Inc. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DATA LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY MISUSE OF OUR PRODUCTS.
Digital Virgin Inc. is limited in liability to the purchase price of the products concerned.

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