LSI 3ware RAID Drive Cage RDC-400 Leaflet

Product codes
RDC-400
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Physical and Environmental Specifications
• Model
RDC-400-SATA
RDC-400
• Form Factor
5.25" x 3 (internal mounting)
5.25" x 3 (internal mounting)
• No. of Drive Ports
4
4
• Disk Drive Interface
Serial ATA
Ultra DMA 133/100
• Data Transfer Rate
Up to 1.5Gbps
Up to 133MB/sec
• Backplane Interface
Serial ATA
Parallel ATA
• Hot Swap Drive Trays
4 x 1" Trays
4 x 1" Trays
• Cooling Fans
3
2
• Security Locks
Yes
Yes
• Host Independent
Yes
Yes
• Power Requirement
5V DC, 3A (Max.)
5V DC, 3A (Max.)
• Relative Humidity
10% to 85% Non-condensing
10% to 85% Non-condensing
• Operating Temperature
41°F to 131°F (5°C to 55°C)
41°F to 131°F (5°C to 55°C)
• Non-operating Temperature
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
• Physical Dimensions
5.08" (129mm) x 5.85" 
5.04" (128mm) x 5.87" 
(148.5mm) x 10.43" (265mm)
(149mm) x 9.19" (233.4mm)
• Weight
5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
6.17 lbs (2.8 kg)
• Compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s
(RDC-400-SATA only)
• Requires three standard 5.25-inch
form factor slots
• Four 3.5-inch hot-plugging ATA or 
Serial ATA drive trays with key locks
• Accommodates four 1-inch height
disk drives
• Backplane design eliminates issues 
associated with internal power 
and drive signal cables
• Built-in fans for self-contained
ventilation
• Individual hard drive power 
indicators
• Front access door is ergonomically
designed with LED status indicators
that display real-time drive activity 
and easy access for hot swap
• Key locked power management 
for reliable hot swap
RAID Drive Cages
RDC-400 and RDC-400-SATA
The Ultimate Packing Solution for 
Full-Featured Storage Solutions
The 3ware RDC-400 and RDC-400-SATA Drive Cage expansion bays are designed specifically
for applications requiring a high-performance Serial or Parallel ATA drive interface. They
accommodate four 3.5-inch drive trays, all within the space of three 5.25-inch height drive
bays. Their built-in backplane provides improved reliability and accommodates power and
drive signal distribution. The 3ware Drive Cage expansion bays are ideal for installation 
in servers, industrial PCs, and rack-mountable systems as well as anywhere drive capacity
exceeds drive bay availability.
The 3ware RDC-400 and RDC-400-SATA Drive Cages are both equipped with fans that 
provide the drives an appropriately cooled environment. LED indicators on the unit’s front
panel provide real-time drive status, as each drive tray can be individually locked 
for improved security.
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