Product Details
The AKiTiO Skyline NT2U3 PCIe bundle is the first Dual-Bay RAID storage enclosure to offer USB 3.0 connectivity to both Mac and PCs with an available PCIe slot. This bundle solution enables the use of next generation USB technology, capable of speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Every AKiTiO product is designed with high quality components and the CalDigit PCIe Card is no exception. Utilizing the latest technology, the bundle solution provides Dual-Bay storage enclosure and two 5 Gbps USB 3.0 ports on a PCI Express 2.0 card. All components, from the enclosure, card to the cable, have been tested using a special oscilloscope to ensure optimum performance.
While windows users have had access to USB 3.0 drivers for some time, there was never a driver for the Mac. So our engineers developed the first USB 3.0 driver for Mac OS X. For the first time, both Mac and PC users are able to take advantage of the superior speeds of USB 3.0.
Why USB 3.0? Simply put, USB 3.0 is fast! With speeds of up to 5 Gbps, it's faster than eSATA and FireWire. USB 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0, so you can continue to use all your existing devices. Unlike eSATA, USB 3.0 provides power so devices can be bus powered. USB 3.0 supports video and audio playback much better than USB 2.0.
NT2U3 - 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 low speed (2800RPM) fan for extra cooling
- Security lock slot
PCIe Card
- 2 Port USB 3.0 PCIe Card
- First USB 3.0 Card with Mac Support also works with Windows
- Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0
- Supports SuperSpeed Data Transfers up to 5Gbps
- Extra Power at Connectors
- High Quality USB 3.0 Cable Included
2-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.
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| Case Material | - High quality aluminum housing and front panel
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| Application | - One or two 3.5″ SATA-I or SATA-II hard drives (1.5Gb/s or 3.0Gb/s)
- 20GB – 2TB per HDD
- Supports large volumes in excess of 2TB *
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| Interface/Ports | - 1x USB 3.0 SuperSpeed port (USB 2.0 backwards compatible)
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| Data Transfer | - USB 3.0 up to 5Gbps (625MB/s) **
- USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps (60MB/s)
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| 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 low speed (2800RPM) fan for extra cooling
- Security lock slot
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| PC Requirements | - USB 3.0: Windows XP/Vista/7
- USB 2.0: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (e.g. USB 3.0, USB 2.0 or PCI card)
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| Mac Requirements ** | - USB 2.0: Mac OS 10.4 or above
- Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (eg. USB 2.0 or PCI card)
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| System Environment | - Operating Temperature: 41°F ~ 104°F
- Operating Humidity: 20%RH ~ 80%RH
- Storage Temperature: -4°F ~ 158°F
- Storage Humidity: 10%RH ~ 90%RH
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| Power Supply | - External Power Adapter universal auto-switching (UL, cUL, CE, TUV approved)
- Input: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz
- Output: DC +12V/3A
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| Packing Accessories | - NT2 U3 (hard drives not included)
- USB 3.0 cable
- Power adapter
- User manual
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| 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.: WinVista 32bit/64bit , Windows 7 32bit/64bit or Mac OS 10.4 and above) ** USB 3.0 is currently available only if bundle with CalDigit PCI-E card or Express card for the Mac but the device can still be used with the older USB 2.0 connection without CalDigit bundle.
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CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card
Interface: PCI Express 2.0
Port: 2 USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
Max. Data Transfer Rate: 5.0 Gigabits per Second
Compatibility: MacPro with available x1 (lane) PCIe slot
Min. System Requirements:
Intel based MacPro or Windows PC with PCI Express x1 (lane) or higher
Interface Speeds Compared:
Dimensions:
L x W x T:
80mm (3.2in) x 68.5mm (2.7in) x 1.6mm (0.063in)
Environment:
Operating Temperature: 32°F ~ 104°F
Storage Temperature: -4°F ~ 140°F
Operating Humidity: 0% RH ~ 80% RH, non-condensing
In the Box:
1 x CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card
1 x USB 3.0 Cable 3ft (1m)
1 x Quick Start Card
