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All is needed is to add the hard drive of your choice to create your own powerful external RAID storage.
The RAID Tower Mini is built basing on the Mini Storage Tower platform features increased portability by reducing the size and weight to half of the RAID Tower IV. Depending on the model, up to four 3.5" SATA or eight 2.5" SATA hard drives can be installed into the RAID Tower Mini. The drives can be configured as a RAID set and be connected to the computer via USB 2.0 or the high speed eSATA connection. RAID Tower Mini comes with a low noise cooling fan and stylish design with swing open well ventilated front panel for easy drive access. Each model comes with everything needed for connecting to the computer. All is needed is to add your own hard drives and configure the RAID via either a simple on board rotary switch or software utility depending on the model.
RAID Tower Mini basic specification
- Great for variety of storage applications - external RAID storage, Video storage, Server storage
- Sturdy and attractive black metal frame construction.
- Compact size - 5.25x10.4x7.25 in. (133.35x264.16x184.15 mm) ( W x D x H)
- Swing open front panel for convenient access to disk drive.
- Ventilated front panel for efficient air flow.
- Dual ball bearing high CFM low noise cooling fans
- 180W 110/220 power supply
- LED indicators for each storage device, RAID status, host connection and power
Features for various models
| Model |
Features |
RTM435R5 $199 
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- Install up to four 3.5" SATA hard drives of any capacity (drives not included).
- Drives are mounted onto the tower chassis using screws.
- Connect to system via USB 2.0 or eSATA port (connecting cables included).
- Drives can be configured as FAST2 (2 drive RAID 0 Striping),, SAFE2 (RAID1 Mirroring), SAFE FAST (RAID 1+0 Mirrored Stripped), BIG 2 (2 drives Concatenation), FAST4 (4 drive RAID 0 Striping), BIG 4(4 drives Concatenation), RAID 1+0, RAID 5 over 4 drives, or RAID 5+S.
- RAID setting via a rotary switch on the back.
- OS independent, can be used on any system.
- RAID diagnostic via LED lights.
Components list made up this model:
Mini Storage Tower (MST-B with SCSI-I back panel),
4X1 eSATA / USB 2.0 Hardware Port Multiplier (AD4SR5HPMU-E), 6 feet A-B USB cable (AAUSBAB6F), 3 feet eSATA cable (AAESATA100C) |
RTM25N335H $229
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- Install up to three 3.5" SATA hard drives of any capacity (drives not included).
- Install up to two 2.5" SATA hard drives of any capacity (drives not included).
- 3.5" drives are mounted onto the tower chassis using screws.
- 2.5" drives are added or removed like tape cartridge from each drive bay with no special tool required.
- Connect to system via USB 2.0 or eSATA port (connecting cables included).
- Drives can be configured as FAST (RAID0 Striping), SAFE (RAID1 Mirroring), JBOD* (Just a Bunch Of Disks or individual drive), BIG (combined single volume), SAFE FAST (RAID 1+0 Mirror Stripped).
- RAID setting via software utility under Windows, Mac OS or Linux.
- OS independent, can be used on any system when all drives are configured as a single RAID volume.
- RAID diagnostic software utility (for Windows, Mac and Linux).
Components list made up this model:
Mini Storage Tower (MST-B with SCSI-I back panel),
5X1 eSATA / USB 2.0 Hardware Port Multiplier (AD5SAHPM-EA), Snap-In Double Drive ( AE25SNAP2SA), USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter (AAU2ESA), 3 feet eSATA cable (AAESATA100C) |
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* Note: JBOD setting requires connection to USB or PM compatible controller.
If none of the above models has the right feature that meet your requirement, you may visit the Mini Storage Tower page and custom built your own using the wide assortment of Addonics components.
Comparison Chart and shop online
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RTM435R5 |
RTM25N335H |
Price |
$199 |
$229 |
| Maximum number of drives installable |
| 3.5" SATA |
4 |
3 |
| 2.5" SATA or SSD |
Yes (with optional bracket) |
2 |
| 3.5" IDE |
N/A |
N/A |
| 2.5" IDE |
N/A |
N/A |
| Connection to System |
| Via any eSATA port |
Yes |
Yes |
| Via USB 2.0 port |
Yes |
Yes |
| Via USB 3.0 port |
Yes (with optional
eSATAp-USB
3.0 adapter) |
Yes (with optional
eSATAp-USB
3.0 adapter) |
Via any PM-compatible
eSATA port |
Yes |
Yes |
| Supported type of RAID |
| RAID 1, RAID 0 |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAID 10 |
Yes |
N/A |
| BIG (SPAN) |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAID 5 over 4 drives |
Yes |
N/A |
| RAID 5+S |
Yes |
N/A |
JBOD
(individual drive) |
N/A |
Yes (when connected to USB or PM compatible controller) |
| RAID Setup |
via onboard rotary switch |
via software by connecting to system through USB or PM-compatible controller |
RAID setup software
utility support |
Not required |
available for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux |
| Integrated Port Multiplier |
AD4SR5HPMU-E |
AD5SAHPM-EA |
| RAID Diagnostics |
via LED lights |
via software |
| Drive installation |
direct drive
insertion |
N/A |
2 |
mounted onto
tower chassis |
4 |
3 |
Hot Swappable
Drives |
Yes |
Yes |
| Supported OS |
OS Independent |
OS Independent |
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Specification subjects to change without notice
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