{"product_id":"sans-digital-elitestor-es316x12hp-3u-12g-sas-raid","title":"SANS DIGITAL EliteSTOR ES316X12HP 3U 12G SAS RAID","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eEliteSTOR ES316X12HP 3U 12G SAS RAID Storage Solution\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEliteSTOR ES316X12HP\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e3U 12G SAS RAID\u003c\/strong\u003e enclosure engineered for data-intensive enterprise environments requiring maximum throughput and scalability. This \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e solution delivers up to 48Gb\/s bandwidth, making it ideal for virtualization, database servers, and mission-critical backup applications. Built for organizations that demand reliability, speed, and expandability in their storage infrastructure, the ES316X12HP supports up to 16 SAS or SATA drives with single-cable connectivity and daisy-chaining capabilities for seamless expansion to 256 drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12G SAS expander technology with 48Gb\/s (4800MB\/s) bandwidth capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 16 SAS or SATA drives in compact 3U form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) cable connection for simplified deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives for legacy integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in SAS expansion port enables daisy-chaining up to 256 drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with SAS 12Gb\/s hard drives and high-speed SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade RAID enclosure design for 24\/7 operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable storage solution for growing data center requirements\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=\"10\"\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-ES316X12HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3U Rack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 16 SAS or SATA drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS expander\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48Gb\/s (4800MB\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD mini-SAS (SFF-8644)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisy-chain up to 256 drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 12Gb\/s, SATA, 6Gb\/s SAS\/SATA (backward compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDD and SSD compatible\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a 12G SAS RAID enclosure and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS RAID enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e like the EliteSTOR ES316X12HP provides high-speed, reliable storage for enterprise applications. The 12G SAS interface delivers 48Gb\/s bandwidth, enabling fast data transfers for virtualization, databases, and backup systems. RAID functionality protects against drive failures while maintaining performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the EliteSTOR ES316X12HP work with my existing 6Gb\/s SAS drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the ES316X12HP is fully backward compatible with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives. While you won't achieve the full 12G SAS speeds with older drives, they will function reliably in the enclosure, allowing for gradual hardware upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can I connect to this 3U RAID storage system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EliteSTOR supports 16 drives directly in the 3U enclosure. With the built-in SAS expansion port, you can daisy-chain additional enclosures to scale up to 256 total drives, making it ideal for growing storage needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of cable connection does the EliteSTOR ES316X12HP use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system uses a single HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) cable for connection, simplifying deployment and reducing cable clutter in your data center. This single-cable design reduces complexity while maintaining full 12G SAS performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41712453156939,"sku":"KT-ES316X12HP","price":7134.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/SANS-DIGITAL-EliteSTOR-ES316X12HP-3U-12G-SAS-RAID.png?v=1788308152","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-elitestor-es316x12hp-3u-12g-sas-raid","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}