SANS Digital EliteNAS 8U 60 Bay NAS Storage Solution
The SANS Digital EliteNAS 8U 60 bay NAS is engineered for enterprises and data centers requiring massive scalable storage capacity. This comprehensive 60 bay NAS solution combines a 4U 36-bay NAS head unit with a 4U 24-bay SAS expander, delivering up to 60 bays of redundant storage in a compact 8U footprint. Perfect for organizations managing large-scale data archives, backup repositories, and high-performance storage environments, this enterprise-grade system provides the density and reliability your infrastructure demands.
Key Features
- 60-bay total capacity (36-bay head unit + 24-bay expander) in 8U form factor
- Dual 4U chassis design: 24 front bays + 12 rear bays on head unit
- SAS expander storage for seamless capacity scaling
- Enterprise-grade redundancy and fault tolerance
- High-density storage for data center deployments
- Optimized for RAID configurations and multi-user environments
- Robust thermal management for continuous operation
- Professional-grade construction rated at 92 lbs (Box 1)
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
SANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC. |
| Part Number |
KT-EN860L12HT |
| Product Type |
Enterprise NAS Storage System |
| Total Bay Capacity |
60 bays |
| Head Unit Configuration |
4U, 36 bays (24 front + 12 rear) |
| Expander Unit Configuration |
4U, 24 bays SAS |
| Total Rack Height |
8U |
| Weight (Box 1) |
92 lbs |
| Interface |
SAS connectivity |
| Application |
Enterprise backup, archival, high-capacity storage |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total storage capacity of this 60 bay NAS system?
The SANS Digital EliteNAS 8U provides 60 total drive bays across two 4U units. Actual capacity depends on drive selection and RAID configuration, but this density supports multi-petabyte deployments for enterprise environments.
How does the SAS expander enhance this NAS storage solution?
The integrated 4U 24-bay SAS expander allows seamless expansion of your NAS head unit without requiring additional controllers. This architecture maximizes storage density while maintaining performance and simplifying management of large-scale storage arrays.
Is this enterprise NAS suitable for data center deployment?
Yes. The 8U form factor, dual-chassis design, and professional construction make this 60-bay NAS ideal for data center environments requiring high-capacity, redundant storage with excellent thermal characteristics and reliability.
What RAID options are supported on this 60 bay storage system?
The SANS Digital EliteNAS supports standard RAID configurations (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10) across its 60 bays, enabling flexible redundancy strategies from simple mirroring to advanced parity protection for mission-critical data.
