{"product_id":"sans-digital-eliteraid-er104ut-b-4bay-raid5","title":"Sans Digital EliteRAID ER104UT+B 4-Bay RAID 5","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEliteRAID ER104UT+B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade 4-bay hardware RAID 5 storage solution designed for IT professionals, data centers, and businesses requiring reliable, high-performance data protection. This \u003cstrong\u003e1U rackmount storage\u003c\/strong\u003e unit delivers over 200MB\/s throughput via USB 3.0 and eSATA interfaces, making it ideal for backup, archival, and collaborative workflows where data redundancy is non-negotiable. Whether you're protecting critical business data or managing large media files, the ER104UT+B combines enterprise-class RAID functionality with flexible connectivity in a compact form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-bay hardware RAID 5 with hot-spare support for automatic failover protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 and eSATA dual interfaces with 200MB\/s+ performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 backward compatibility for legacy system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple RAID modes: RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, and JBOD configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1U compact rackmount design for data center deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware-based RAID processing independent of host CPU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swappable drive bays for zero-downtime maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld's first 1U 4-bay USB 3.0 and eSATA RAID 5 solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\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\u003eSANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKT-ER104UT+B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-bay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Levels Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, JBOD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.0 (SuperSpeed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eeSATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackward Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200MB\/s+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U Rackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-Spare Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (RAID 5+HS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5-inch SATA HDDs\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\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is hardware RAID 5 and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware RAID 5 distributes data across multiple drives with parity protection, allowing the system to recover from a single drive failure without data loss. Unlike software RAID, the ER104UT+B's dedicated RAID processor handles all redundancy calculations independently, delivering faster performance and lower CPU overhead on your host system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the EliteRAID ER104UT+B with older USB 2.0 systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ER104UT+B features full USB 2.0 backward compatibility, allowing seamless integration with legacy systems. While performance will be limited to USB 2.0 speeds (~35-40MB\/s), the unit will function normally, making it a future-proof investment that works with your current infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the 1U rackmount design benefit data center environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 1U form factor maximizes rack density, allowing you to deploy multiple storage units in minimal physical space. This is essential for data centers managing large-scale backup and archival operations while maintaining efficient cooling and cable management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RAID configuration should I choose for my backup needs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor maximum data protection with good performance, RAID 5 is ideal—it protects against single drive failure while maintaining 75% usable capacity. RAID 1 offers simpler mirroring, RAID 10 combines both for higher redundancy, and JBOD allows independent drive access. Choose based on your balance of protection, capacity, and performance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41712452239435,"sku":"KT-ER104UT+B","price":1515.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-EliteRAID-ER104UTB-4-Bay-RAID-5.png?v=1788308133","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-eliteraid-er104ut-b-4bay-raid5","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}