{"product_id":"sans-digital-elitestor-es212x12hp-2u-12bay-sas-raid","title":"SANS DIGITAL EliteSTOR ES212X12HP 2U 12G SAS RAID","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eEliteSTOR ES212X12HP - 2U 12G SAS RAID Storage Expansion Solution\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEliteSTOR ES212X12HP\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e2U 12-bay storage enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for data centers and enterprise environments demanding scalable, reliable SAS storage. This \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS RAID solution\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a dedicated RAID 6 controller with advanced 12G SAS expander technology, enabling seamless expansion of your storage infrastructure without sacrificing speed or redundancy. Whether you're consolidating workloads, building fault-tolerant arrays, or expanding existing SAS environments, the ES212X12HP delivers enterprise-grade performance with backward compatibility for 6Gb\/s legacy systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS Expander Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connect up to 12 SAS or SATA drives via a single mini-SAS cable with full bandwidth utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated RAID 6 Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e — PCIe 3.0 high-performance controller with native RAID 6 support for maximum data protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2U Compact Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fits standard 19-inch server racks, optimizing data center space efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackward Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives alongside 12G drives for mixed-generation deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaisy-Chain Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Scale storage capacity by connecting multiple enclosures without additional controller cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Drive Bays\u003c\/strong\u003e — All 12 bays support hot-swappable drives for zero-downtime maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Redundant power supplies and thermal management for 24\/7 operation\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\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eES212X12HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rackmount Enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 3.5-inch hot-swap bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS\/SATA with mini-SAS connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 3.0 RAID 6 Controller (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Drive Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS, 6G SAS, SATA (mixed compatibility)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisy-chain capable for multi-enclosure arrays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant PSU configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntelligent thermal management system\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 12G SAS expander and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e allows a single mini-SAS cable to connect up to 12 drives while maintaining full 12Gb\/s bandwidth per drive. This eliminates bottlenecks common in older 6G systems and reduces cable clutter in dense server environments. The ES212X12HP's expander technology ensures each drive operates at peak performance without shared bandwidth limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix 12G and 6G SAS drives in the same enclosure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The EliteSTOR ES212X12HP is fully backward compatible with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives. You can deploy a mixed-generation storage array, allowing gradual upgrades without replacing all drives simultaneously. The RAID controller automatically negotiates the appropriate speed for each drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does RAID 6 protection work on this system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated \u003cstrong\u003eRAID 6 controller\u003c\/strong\u003e provides dual-parity protection, allowing your array to survive the failure of any two drives simultaneously. This is critical for enterprise environments where recovery time and data loss prevention are non-negotiable. The PCIe 3.0 interface ensures fast rebuild times and minimal performance impact during redundancy operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I expand storage by daisy-chaining multiple ES212X12HP enclosures?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The daisy-chain expansion capability lets you connect multiple \u003cstrong\u003e12-bay storage enclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e to a single controller, scaling from 12 drives to 24, 36, or more without purchasing additional RAID controller cards. This makes the ES212X12HP ideal for growing storage demands in virtualization, backup, and archival environments.\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":41712453025867,"sku":"KT-ES212X12HP","price":6935.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/SANS-DIGITAL-EliteSTOR-ES212X12HP-2U-12G-SAS-RAID.png?v=1788308149","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-elitestor-es212x12hp-2u-12bay-sas-raid","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}