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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 IX is built basing on the Storage Tower platform that features nine 5.25" drive bays in a lightweight and compact chassis with a stylish and functional front bezel. Depending on the model, up to fifteen 3.5" hard drives can be installed into the RAID Tower IX. The drives can be configured as a RAID set and be connected to the computer via high speed eSATA connection or USB 2.0 (using optional USB-eSATA Adapter). 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 onboard jumpers or software utility depending on the target operating system.
RAID Tower IX basic specification
- Great for variety of storage applications - external RAID storage, Video storage, Server storage
- Sturdy and attractive black metal frame construction
- Compact size - 7.5 x 16.7 x 17.2 inches
- Sturdy metal frame construction
- Ball bearing high CFM low noise cooling fans
- 400 watts 110/240V AC power supply
- LED indicators for each storage device, RAID status, host connection and power
Features for various models
| Model |
Features |
RT93DAHX $729 
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- Install up to fifteen 3.5" SATA hard drives of any capacity (drives not included).
- Drives are are installed onto drive trays that can be added or removed like tape cartridge from each drive bay.
- Connect to system via eSATA port (connecting cables included).
- Drives can be configured as RAID0 (Striping), RAID1 (Mirroring), RAID3, RAID5 (Parity), RAID10 (Mirrored Striped), JBOD (Concatenation), Clone Mode (N-Way Mirror) using built-in hardware RAID.
- OS independent, can be used on any system when all drives are configured as a single RAID volume.
- For Windows operating systems, configure RAID using RAID diagnostic software utility.
- For Linux and Mac operating systems, configure RAID using onboard jumpers.
Components list made up this model:
Storage Tower IX (ST9) installed inside are
three 5X1 HPM-XA Enclosure Version (AD5HPMSXA) and three Disk Array 5SA (AE5RCS35NSA). Included are three 3-foot eSATA cable (AAESATA100C)
Optional eSATA - USB connector (AAU2ESA) for USB connection
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RT93DAHXML $779
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- Install up to fifteen 3.5" SATA hard drives of any capacity (drives not included).
- Drives are are installed onto drive trays that can be added or removed like tape cartridge from each drive bay.
- Connect to system via single 4x Infiniband Multilane port (connecting cable included).
- Drives can be configured as RAID0 (Striping), RAID1 (Mirroring), RAID3, RAID5 (Parity), RAID10 (Mirrored Striped), JBOD (Concatenation), Clone Mode (N-Way Mirror) using built-in hardware RAID.
- OS independent, can be used on any system when all drives are configured as a single RAID volume.
- For Windows operating systems, configure RAID using RAID diagnostic software utility.
- For Linux and Mac operating systems, configure RAID using onboard jumpers.
Components list made up this model:
Storage Tower IX (ST9) installed inside are
three 5X1 HPM-XA System Version (AD5HPMSXA), three Disk Array 5SA (AE5RCS35NSA) and one 4X SATA Multilane Bridge (AD4SAML). Includes 1 Infiniband Multilane 4X cable 150 cm (AAIB4C150) |
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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 Storage Tower page and custom built your own using the wide assortment of Addonics components.
Comparison Chart and shop online
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RT93DAHX |
RT93DAHXML |
Price |
$729 |
$779 |
| Maximum number of drives installable |
| 3.5" SATA |
15 |
15 |
| Connection to System |
| Via Multilane port |
NA |
Yes |
| Via any eSATA port |
Yes |
NA |
| Via USB 2.0 port |
Yes (with optional USB-eSATA Adapter) |
NA |
| Supported type of RAID |
| RAID 1, RAID 0 |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAID 10 |
Yes |
Yes |
| BIG (SPAN) |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAID 5 |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAID 5+S |
Yes |
Yes |
| Clone Mode |
Yes |
Yes |
| (individual drive) |
Yes (when connected to PM compatible controller) |
Yes (when connected to PM compatible controller) |
| RAID Setup |
via computer software or onboard jumpers |
via computer software or onboard jumpers |
| Integrated Port Multiplier |
AD5HPMRXA-E |
AD5HPMRXA-E |
RAID setup software
utility support |
available for Windows |
available for Windows |
| RAID Diagnostics |
via software or LED lights |
via software or LED lights |
| Drive installation |
direct drive
insertion |
N/A |
N/A |
via removable
drive drawer |
15 drives |
15 drives |
via removable
drive enclosure |
N/A |
N/A |
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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