{"product_id":"sans-digital-elitestor-es208x12-2u-12bay-sas-jbod","title":"Sans Digital EliteSTOR ES208X12 2U 12-Bay SAS JBOD","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSans Digital EliteSTOR ES208X12 2U 12-Bay SAS JBOD Rackmount\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEliteSTOR ES208X12\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003e2U SAS JBOD rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for organizations requiring high-capacity, scalable storage solutions. This \u003cstrong\u003e12-bay SAS\/SATA enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e features a built-in 12G SAS expander and delivers exceptional performance for demanding data center environments. With support for both SAS and SATA 12Gb\/s drives, plus backward compatibility with 6Gb\/s technology, the ES208X12 provides flexibility and future-proof storage infrastructure. Ideal for server virtualization, backup systems, and enterprise storage applications, this JBOD delivers up to 48Gb\/s bandwidth for rapid data transfers and supports daisy-chaining configurations for unlimited storage expansion.\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 supporting SAS or SATA 12Gb\/s hard drives and SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 12G SAS expander for simplified connectivity and management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 48Gb\/s (4800MB\/s) data bandwidth for high-performance applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) cable supports up to 8 drives per connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS expansion port enables daisy-chaining for up to 256 total drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives for legacy system support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 2U form factor optimizes data center rack space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability for mission-critical storage deployments\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=\"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-ES208X12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 12Gb\/s \/ SATA 12Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackward Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6Gb\/s SAS and SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48Gb\/s (4800MB\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisy-chain up to 256 drives via SAS expansion port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) connector; supports 8 drives per cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in Component\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS expander\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks)\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 a SAS JBOD rackmount and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSAS JBOD rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e is a storage enclosure that connects multiple drives without RAID functionality, allowing your server or storage controller to manage the drives directly. The EliteSTOR ES208X12 is ideal for environments requiring high-capacity storage, backup systems, or virtualization platforms where you need flexible, scalable storage without the overhead of integrated RAID processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I expand storage beyond 12 bays with the EliteSTOR ES208X12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ES208X12 features a \u003cstrong\u003eSAS expansion port\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows daisy-chaining multiple enclosures together. This enables you to connect up to 256 drives total across multiple units, providing virtually unlimited scalability for growing storage demands without replacing your existing infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the EliteSTOR ES208X12 compatible with older SAS drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. While the ES208X12 supports the latest 12Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives, it maintains full backward compatibility with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives. This flexibility allows you to mix older and newer drives in the same enclosure, protecting your existing storage investments during technology transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much data bandwidth does the EliteSTOR ES208X12 provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EliteSTOR ES208X12 delivers up to \u003cstrong\u003e48Gb\/s bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e (equivalent to 4800MB\/s), enabling rapid data transfers and supporting demanding performance requirements in enterprise environments. A single HD mini-SAS cable can manage up to 8 drives, making it efficient for high-throughput applications.\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":41712452829259,"sku":"KT-ES208X12","price":4327.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-EliteSTOR-ES208X12-2U-12-Bay-SAS-JBOD.png?v=1788308144","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-elitestor-es208x12-2u-12bay-sas-jbod","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}