{"product_id":"areca-arc-4038-12-12-bay-sas-sata-jbod-enclosure","title":"Areca ARC-4038-12 12-Bay SAS\/SATA JBOD Enclosure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAreca ARC-4038-12 12-Bay JBOD Enclosure\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAreca ARC-4038-12\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003e12-bay JBOD enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for seamless external storage expansion in enterprise and creative workflows. This \u003cstrong\u003e12Gb\/s SAS\/SATA tower enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers high-speed direct-attached storage connectivity with four SFF-8644 I\/O ports, making it ideal for video production, data centers, and backup infrastructure. Built with an embedded ARM Cortex-R4 processor and robust 400W power supply, the ARC-4038-12 provides reliable, scalable storage without the complexity of RAID management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bay capacity for maximum storage density in a compact tower form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12Gb\/s per-port SAS\/SATA support for high-speed data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour SFF-8644 I\/O connections for multi-path connectivity and redundancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbedded ARM Cortex-R4 processor for intelligent enclosure management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400W power supply with thermal management for continuous operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE and FCC certified for global deployment and compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-attached storage (DAS) configuration eliminates network bottlenecks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool-free drive installation for rapid expansion and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAreca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC-4038-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS\/SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Gb\/s per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\/O Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour SFF-8644 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARM Cortex-R4 embedded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, FCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4038-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a JBOD enclosure and how does it differ from RAID?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eJBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e like the ARC-4038-12 presents drives as individual storage units without RAID management. This approach offers flexibility for custom storage configurations, simplified troubleshooting, and cost-effective capacity expansion compared to managed RAID systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the ARC-4038-12 for video production workflows?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003e12Gb\/s SAS\/SATA tower enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e is optimized for high-bandwidth creative applications. With four SFF-8644 connections and direct-attached storage architecture, it eliminates network latency and provides sustained throughput ideal for 4K\/8K video editing, color grading, and media asset management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can the 12-bay JBOD enclosure support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARC-4038-12 accommodates up to 12 SAS or SATA drives, allowing you to configure storage capacity from 24TB to 240TB+ depending on drive selection and your specific performance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat power and cooling considerations should I plan for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated 400W power supply and embedded ARM Cortex-R4 processor manage thermal distribution across all 12 bays. For optimal performance, ensure adequate ventilation around the tower enclosure and verify your host system supports multi-port SFF-8644 connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41603879927883,"sku":"4038-12","price":2949.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Areca-ARC-4038-12-12-Bay-SASSATA-JBOD-Enclosure.png?v=1788293906","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/areca-arc-4038-12-12-bay-sas-sata-jbod-enclosure","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}