{"product_id":"sans-digital-elitestor-es316x12-3u-16-bay-12g-sas-jbod","title":"Sans Digital EliteSTOR ES316X12 3U 16 Bay 12G SAS JBOD","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSans Digital EliteSTOR ES316X12 - 3U 16 Bay 12G SAS JBOD Rackmount Storage Expansion\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEliteSTOR ES316X12\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS JBOD\u003c\/strong\u003e solution engineered for data centers and enterprises requiring massive storage capacity with lightning-fast throughput. This \u003cstrong\u003e3U 16-bay rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e leverages cutting-edge 12G SAS expander technology to deliver up to \u003cstrong\u003e4800MB\/s data bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for demanding applications including video production, scientific computing, backup systems, and virtualized environments. With support for both SAS and SATA 12Gb\/s drives plus backward compatibility with 6Gb\/s legacy hardware, the ES316X12 scales effortlessly from 16 drives to 256 drives through daisy-chain expansion—all controlled via a single HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-bay 3U form factor with 12G SAS expander for enterprise-grade storage expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48Gb\/s aggregate bandwidth (4800MB\/s) supporting high-speed data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 12Gb\/s SAS and SATA hard drives, SSDs, and 6Gb\/s backward-compatible devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) cable connection simplifies deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaisy-chain expansion capability connects up to 256 HDD drives for massive scalability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in SAS expansion port enables seamless multi-unit configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRackmount design optimizes data center space utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swap drive bays for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\u003eKT-ES316X12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3U Rackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 bays (3.5\" or 2.5\" with adapter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS\/SATA JBOD with SAS Expander\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\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Gb\/s SAS, 12Gb\/s SATA, 6Gb\/s SAS\/SATA (backward compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) cable\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Types Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDD, SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\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 JBOD and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS JBOD\u003c\/strong\u003e (Just a Bunch of Disks) is a storage enclosure that connects multiple drives to a host system without RAID processing. The EliteSTOR ES316X12 provides massive capacity expansion with 4800MB\/s throughput, perfect for backup, archival, video editing, and high-performance computing where you need raw storage without controller overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix SAS and SATA drives in the EliteSTOR ES316X12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ES316X12 supports both 12Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives simultaneously, plus older 6Gb\/s devices. This flexibility lets you optimize cost by using SATA for sequential workloads and SAS for high-IOPS applications within the same 16-bay enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does daisy-chaining work with this 3U rackmount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in SAS expansion port allows you to connect multiple ES316X12 units in series, scaling from 16 drives to 256 drives total. Each unit connects via a single HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) cable, simplifying cabling and reducing complexity in large-scale storage deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat applications benefit most from this 12G SAS rackmount storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES316X12 excels in data centers, backup\/recovery systems, video production workflows, scientific research, virtualization environments, and any scenario requiring high-capacity, high-bandwidth storage without RAID processing overhead.\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":41712453091403,"sku":"KT-ES316X12","price":4927.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-EliteSTOR-ES316X12-3U-16-Bay-12G-SAS-JBOD.png?v=1788308151","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-elitestor-es316x12-3u-16-bay-12g-sas-jbod","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}