The Storage Tower is another innovative storage enclosure solution from Addonics that offers tremendous customization flexibility to fit practically any storage application that you can ever imagine. Comes with 4 standard 5 1/4" drive bays, a strong power supply and in a compact footprint, the Storage Tower can accommodate up to 4 full height optical drives or 6  3.5" hard drives; or a combination of these devices in various mixes. With choice of back panels featuring eSATA, SATA Multilane, USB, USIB or a mix of these connectors, various IDE, ATAPI or SATA devices installed into the Storage Tower. The drives inside the Storage Tower can be individually interfaced to computers via USB 2.0, Firewire, eSATA connection or can be combined via a Port Multiplier (PM) to form a large capacity, high performance external RAID system with redundancy to protect against data loss due to drive failure.

Example of back panels with different interface connection
(Please see model section> below for all the choice of back panels)

Using the back panel with eSATA or the latest SATA Multilane connectors, you can build yourself a high performance (up to 3 Gbits/sec using SATA II) external storage system or a terabyte storage farm, and connect it up to 6 feet away from the computer system! Any SATA devices inside the Storage Tower can be easily converted into eSATA (the latest external SATA standard). Each drive can be connected directly to a eSATA host controller for maximum throughput in any system. For better cable management, multiple SATA devices inside the Storage Tower can be connected to system via one cable by installing a Port Multiplier (PM) or a SATA Multilane bridge.

The Storage Tower with a built-in Hardware Port Multiplier (HPM) is an ideal external RAID storage solution for sharing by different computers. Once the HPM is configured, the entire RAID set can be attached to any eSATA port or USB port of any system.

With Addonics USIB interface on the back panel, any IDE or SATA device in the Storage Tower can be converted into USB 2.0 or Firewire connection by attaching the Addonics optional USIB interface cables.

When combines with various Addonics Mobile Racks, the Disk Array 4SA, Disk Array 3SA , 2.5" to 3.5" IDE converter and the optional drive mounting brackets, the configuration possibilities for the Storage Tower become almost endless. For the security conscious, Diamond Cipher Drive Cartridge System or Saturn Cipher Cipher Mobile Rack can be added to provide bullet proof hardware security to protect the data.

Examples of various storage devices that can be installed into the Storage Tower
Click here for a complete List of Storage Devices that can be Installed into the Storage Tower

A list of devices which can be installed in the Storage Tower

To ensure efficient cooling of all the storage devices inside the enclosure, the Storage Tower includes two high CFM cooling fans and well ventilated side panels. Both side panels can also be easily slide open to provide easy access for storage device installation and cable connection.

Note: drive mounting brackets and connecting cables outside the Storage Tower as shown in the above pictures are for illustration purpose and are available as options.

Features

• Great for variety of storage applications - external RAID storage, Video storage, Server storage
• 4 standard 5 1/4" drive bays
• Available in silver and black
• Accommodate up to maximum 4 standard ATAPI optical devices or 4 3.5" hard drives, 5  3.5" hard drives (requires the Disk Array 4SA and 1 mobile rack) or 6 3.5" hard drives (requires additional 2 Disk Array 3SA)
• Back panels with the following connection choices or a combination:
  • 4x1 eSATA/USB Hardware Port Multiplier (AD4SR5HPMU-E) to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II hard drives† to computer via any eSATA or USB port. Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 10, 3+S, 5+S, BIG2 or BIG4. (RAID setting is configured through an onboard rotary switch, no software is needed)
  • 5x1 eSATA Hardware Port Multiplier (AD5SAHPM-EA) to connect up to 5 SATA/SATA II hard drives† to computer via any eSATA port or with USB 2.0 port (requires optional eSATA to USB 2.0 adapter, AAU2ESA). Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 1+0, JBOD or as individual drives**. (requires a PM compatible SATA controller for the initial RAID configuration)
  • 5X1 eSATA Port Multiplier (AD5SARPM-E) to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II hard drives† to computer as via 1 eSATA port (requires a PM compatible SATA controller). Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 1+0, RAID 5, JBOD or as individual drives.
  • Multilane bridge (AD4SAML) for the latest SATA Multilane connection to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II hard drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane cable
  • JBOD USB (AD4IDEU2) to connect up to 4 IDE hard drives† as JBOD (1 large combined drive or 2 large combined drives), or 4 individual drives to computer via 1 USB 2.0/1.1 port
  • eSATA, USB 2.0 or Firewire interface
• Stylish clear acrylic exterior
• Light weight and sturdy aluminum construction
• Compact size
• Ventilated side panels for efficient air flow
• Dual ball bearing high CFM low noise cooling fans
• 220W 110/220 power supply
• Individual drive can be hot swapped* when SATA Mobile Racks or Disk Array are installed into the drive bay

* For eSATA connection, hot swap feature depends on the controller. All Addonics SATA controllers support the hot swap feature. The Storage Tower can be powered down and restarted to swap out hard drive without rebooting the system.

**Independent drive configuration is only supported with controllers with Silicon Image SIL3124 or SIL3132 chip set or via USB port.

† IDE and SATA hard drive can be mixed in the Mini Storage Tower. IDE hard drives can be changed to SATA interface with the addition of IDE - SATA converter. SATA hard drives can be changed to IDE interface with the addition of SATA - IDE converter.

Following are models of Storage Tower integrated with various Port Multipiers, bridge boards and other bundled components.
Hard drives and external connecting cables are not included. Optional drive mounting brackets may be required depending on the configuration. Please check for choice of optional cables and mounting bracket section

For complete (turnkey) Storage Tower solutions, please view the RAID Tower IV page

Model	Description and Package Content
Silver Storage Tower
ST45HPMXA NEW	Storage Tower (silver color) with one 5-port eSATA HPM-XA Enclosure Version (AD5HPMRXA-E) installed Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA port of any SATA controller port. Supported RAID Types Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST4SR5HPM	Storage Tower (silver color) with one 4X1 eSATA/USB HPM (AD4SR5HPMU-E) installed Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA port of any SATA controller or USB 2.0 port. Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST5HPMES	Storage Tower (silver) with one 5X1 eSATA HPM (AD5SAHPM-EA) installed - Connects up to 5 drives to system via an eSATA port of any SATA controller. Can also connect to USB 2.0 port with optional eSATA-USB 2.0 adapter (AAU2ESA). Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST5X1PM	Storage Tower (silver) with one 5X1 Port Multiplier (AD5SARPM-E) installed - Connects up to 5 drives to system via an eSATA port of a PM compatible SATA controller. Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST4IDEU2	Storage Tower (silver) with JBOD USB 2.0 adapter (AD4IDEU2) installed Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 1 USB 2.0 /1.1 cable. Includes power cord, 2 12" UDMA IDE cable (AA2IDE80-12), and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST4SAML	Storage Tower (silver) with 4SATA Multilane connector installed Connects upto to 4 drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane 4X cable. Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST4SAUS	Storage Tower (silver) integrated with 4 SATA-USIB bridge PCBs (AASAUSPCB) Connects up to 4 SATA hard drives or optical drives to system via 4 USIB ports that can connect to computer via USB, Firewire or eSATA port using optional Addonics USIB interface cables Includes power cord, 4 internal SATA 8" cables, user guide
ST4US	Storage Tower (silver) integarted with 4 IDE - USIB bridge PCBs (AAIDEUSPCB) Connects up to 4 SATA hard drives or optical drives to system via 4 USIB ports that can connect to computer via USB, Firewire or eSATA port using optional Addonics USIB interface cables Includes power cord, 4 IDE 80-pin 8" ribbon cable, user guide
ST4ESA	Storage Tower (silver) with 4 eSATA ports Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 4 individual eSATA ports Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide
ST6ESA	Storage Tower (silver) with 6 eSATA ports Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide drive mounting brackets and external interface cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional cables and mounting bracket section
ST5ESA1US	Storage Tower (silver) with 5 eSATA ports and 1 USIB ports Includes power cord, 1 IDE 80-pin 8" IDE ribbon cable, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), and user guide drive mounting brackets and external interface cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional cables and mounting bracket section
NAST4IU NEW	NAS Storage Tower (silver) with 4-IDE JBOD USB controller - support 1 - 4 hard drives. Content: Storage Tower in silver color with integrated 4-IDE JBOD USIB controller (ST4IDEU2), 6-foot USB 2.0 A-B data cable (AAUSBAB6F), NAS Adapter (NASU2)
NASTHPMES NEW	NAS Storage Tower (silver) with 5-port HPM - supports 1 - 4 hard drives. Can be expanded to 6 hard drives Content: Storage Tower in silver color with integrated 5-port Hardware Port Multiplier (ST5HPMES), 3-foot eSATA - eSATA connecting cable (AAESATA100C), USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter (AAU2ESA), NAS Adapter (NASU2)
STMPC	Storage Tower (silver) without back panel Great for Apple Mac Mini and other mini PC application Includes power cord and user guide.

Model	Description and Package Content
Black Storage Tower
ST45HPMXA-B NEW	Storage Tower (black color) with one 5-port eSATA HPM-XA Enclosure Version (AD5HPMRXA-E) installed Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA port of any SATA controller port. Supported RAID Types Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST4SR5HPM-B	Storage Tower (black color) with one 4X1 eSATA/USB HPM (AD4SR5HPMU-E) installed Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA port of any SATA controller or USB 2.0 port. Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST5HPMES-B	Storage Tower (black) with one 5X1 eSATA HPM (AD5SAHPM-EA) installed Connects up to 5 drives to system via an eSATA port of any SATA controller. Can also connect to USB 2.0 port with optional eSATA-USB 2.0 adapter (AAU2ESA). Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST5X1PM-B	Storage Tower (black) with 1 5X1 Port Multiplier (AD5SARPM-E) installed - Connects up to 5 drives to system via an eSATA port of a PM compatible SATA controller. Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), and 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST4IDEU2-B	Storage Tower (black) with JBOD USB 2.0 (AD4IDEU2) adapter installed Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 1 USB 2.0 /1.1 cable. Includes power cord, 2 12" UDMA IDE cable (AA2IDE80-12), and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST4SAML-B	Storage Tower (black) with 4SATA Multilane connector installed Connects upto to 4 drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane 4X cable. Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 4 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide. Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back panel.
ST4SAUS-B	Storage Tower (black) integrated with 4 SATA-USIB bridge PCBs (AASAUSPCB) Connects up to 4 SATA hard drives or optical drives to system via 4 USIB ports Includes power cord, 4 internal SATA 8" cables, user guide
ST4US-B	Storage Tower (black) integarted with 4 IDE - USIB bridge PCBs (AAIDEUSPCB) Connects up to 4 IDE or ATAPI drives to system via 4 USIB ports Includes power cord, 4 IDE 80-pin 8" ribbon cable, user guide
ST4ESA-B	Storage Tower (black) with 4 eSATA ports Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 4 individual eSATA ports Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide
ST6ESA-B	Storage Tower (black) with 6 eSATA ports Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide drive mounting brackets and external interface cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional cables and mounting bracket section
ST5ESA1US-B	Storage Tower (black) with 5 eSATA ports and 1 USIB ports Includes power cord, 1 IDE 80-pin 8" IDE ribbon cable, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), and user guide drive mounting brackets and external interface cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional cables and mounting bracket section
NAST4IUB NEW	NAS Storage Tower (black) with 4-IDE JBOD USB controller - support 1 - 4 hard drives . Content: Storage Tower in black color with integrated 4-IDE JBOD USIB controller (ST4IDEU2-B), 6-foot USB 2.0 A-B data cable (AAUSBAB6F), NAS Adapter (NASU2)
NASTHPMESB NEW	NAS Storage Tower (black) with 5-port HPM - supports 1 - 4 hard drives. Can be expanded to 6 hard drives Content: Storage Tower in black color with integrated 5-port Hardware Port Multiplier (ST5HPMES-B), 3-foot eSATA - eSATA connecting cable (AAESATA100C), USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter (AAU2ESA), NAS Adapter (NASU2)
STMPC-B	Storage Tower (black) without back panel Great for Apple Mac Mini and other mini PC application Includes power cord and user guide.

Storage Tower Build to Order

Model	Description and Package Content (All external SATA cables are constructed with extra cable shielding to reduce EMI and improved signal integrity over 2 meter distance. Connector shell is constructed with metal clip for tighter connection and durability in external application. )
AASA2SAP15C	eSATA2 - SATA converter cable, 15cm (convert eSATA port to standard standard SATA port)
AASAEDC3F	External SATA data cable - 100 cm (standard female SATA connector on both ends)
AASA2SA100C	eSATA - SATA cable, 100 cm (connect storage device with standard SATA port to controllers with eSATA port)
AAESATA100C	eSATA - eSATA cable, 100 cm (eSATA ports on both ends of cables)
AAESATA200C	eSATA - eSATA cable, 200 cm (eSATA ports on both ends of cables)

AAUSB308-4C	4 USB 2.0 USIB interface cables bundled in corrugated tubing use on back panels with USIB connectors
AAUSBC-309	1 USB USIB interface cable
AAFW-4C	4 Firewire/iLink USIB interface cables bundled in corrugated tubing use on back panels with USIB connectors
AAFWC406	1 Firewire/iLink USIB interface cable
AAIB4C150	1Infiniband 4X MultiLane eSATA cable, 150 cm
AAUSBAB6F	6 feet USB 2.0 A-B data cable
AAU2ESA	USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter Converts any eSATA device (or SATA device with converter cable) to connect to any available computer with USB 2.0 ports. This adapter is compatible with all the port multipliers, allowing the possibility of connecting up to 5 hard drives through a single USB 2.0 port.
AAHDMK53	5 1/4" drive bay mounting bracket for 3.5" hard drive
STSSDVR	Tooldriver for security screws The Tooldriver for security screws is a convenient tool to assist in preventing users from gaining access to the components contained within the Storage Tower when used in conjunction with the Security screws.
STSS-R6X32	Security screws Storage Tower security screws are a convenient tool to assist in preventing users from gaining access to the components contained within the Storage Tower. These security screws make removing the side panels difficult to accomplish.
AAMK53	5 1/4" drive bay mounting bracket (black) for 3.5" removable drive such as Addonics internal DigiDrive, 2.5" Mobile Rack, MO or Iomega ZIP
AAMK53W	5 1/4" drive bay mounting bracket (ivory) for 3.5" removable drive such as Addonics internal DigiDrive, 2.5" Mobile Rack, MO or Iomega ZIP
ASTBP1	Storage Tower back panel only, USIB version comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 4 USIB and 2 eSATA ports
ASTBP2	Storage Tower back panel only, eSATA version comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 6 eSATA and 2 USIB ports
ASTBP3	Storage Tower back panel only, PM version comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 1 Port Multiplier or 2 SCSI 50-pin connectors, 2 eSATA and 1 USIB port
ASTBP4	Storage Tower back panel only, CAT6 version comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 3 CAT6 ports or 2 SCSI 50-pin connectors
ADSAUSPCB	SATA/ATAPI to USIB connector Kit for adding USIB port to the back panel of Storage Tower content: SATA - USIB connector (AASAUSPCB), SATA internal 8" data cable
ADIDEUSPCB	IDE/ATAPI to USIB connector Kit for adding USIB port to the back panel of Storage Tower content: IDE - USIB connector (AAIDEUSPCB), IDE 80-pin 8" ribbon cable
STPS220	220W 110/220 replacement Storage Tower power supply
AA4PSAPC	4P - 15-pin SATA power connector
AASATAB-e	eSATA connector for adding eSATA port to the pre-punched hole on the Storage Tower back panel

Specifications

Note
The compatibility of ATAPI DVD+/-RRW and CDRW drives connecting to USB or Firewire depends on several factors: the firmware in the ATAPI drive, the software, OS and the USB 2.0 electronics. We have tested a number of drives in this enclosure using Nero Express software and Cyberlink PowerDVD. The table below summarizes the list of drives that have been tested to work with this enclosure. It is not possible for us to test all the different models of ATAPI devices out in the market. We will constantly update this list whenever new device has been tested. We cannot guarantee that all ATAPI devices will work in this enclosure. If you are installing a device that is not in the list below, make sure you are using the latest version of software and firmware to ensure better compatibility. We apologize that we cannot offer technical help on devices that are not in our list. However, we can offer to test the drive for you if you can send us the drive.

System Requirements

• PC/AT or Compatible System
• One of the following IO ports: eSATA, USB 2.0/1.1, or Firewire/iLink port
• Pentium II 350 MHz or Greater
• Minimum 64 MB RAM

specification subject to change without notice