{"product_id":"sans-digital-elitestor-es424x6b-24-bay-das-array","title":"Sans Digital EliteSTOR ES424X6+B 24-Bay DAS Array","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSans Digital EliteSTOR ES424X6+B 24-Bay DAS Array\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEliteSTOR ES424X6+B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity \u003cstrong\u003e24-bay DAS array\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprises, data centers, and storage-intensive environments requiring scalable, reliable direct-attached storage. This \u003cstrong\u003e4U SAS 6G JBOD rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers up to 72 TB of storage capacity, making it ideal for video production, backup infrastructure, virtualization, and large-scale data management. With support for both SATA and SAS 6Gbps drives—plus backward compatibility with 3Gbps SAS and SATA drives—the ES424X6+B provides flexible, future-proof storage expansion without the complexity of SAN 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\u003e24-Bay Drive Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Accommodates up to 24 HDD or SSD drives for maximum capacity density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS 6G Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed 6Gbps SAS connectivity with single mini-SAS connection via SAS expander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e72 TB Total Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports up to 72 TB with HDDs or 72 TB with SSDs for flexible performance\/capacity trade-offs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4U Rackmount Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact form factor optimized for data center and server room deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJBOD Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Just a Bunch of Disks configuration for direct storage access without RAID overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackward Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works with legacy 3Gbps SAS and SATA drives for gradual infrastructure upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Drive Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports both HDD and SSD drives simultaneously for hybrid storage strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Grade Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built for 24\/7 operation in demanding storage environments\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\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eES424X6+B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U Rackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 x HDD or 24 x SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum HDD Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum SSD Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 6G JBOD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle mini-SAS connection with SAS expander\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackward Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3Gbps SAS and SATA drives supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitecture\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a DAS array and how does it differ from SAN storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eDAS (Direct-Attached Storage) array\u003c\/strong\u003e like the EliteSTOR ES424X6+B connects directly to a host server via SAS, providing dedicated storage without network overhead. Unlike SAN systems, DAS offers simpler deployment, lower latency, and reduced complexity—ideal for single-server environments, backup targets, and high-performance workloads requiring direct storage access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix HDD and SSD drives in the ES424X6+B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003e24-bay DAS array\u003c\/strong\u003e supports mixed drive configurations, allowing you to combine HDDs and SSDs simultaneously. This flexibility enables hybrid storage strategies—using SSDs for hot data and HDDs for capacity-optimized cold storage within a single enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the EliteSTOR ES424X6+B backward compatible with older SAS drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The \u003cstrong\u003eSAS 6G JBOD\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully backward compatible with 3Gbps SAS and SATA drives, allowing gradual infrastructure upgrades without requiring simultaneous replacement of all storage devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is JBOD and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks)\u003c\/strong\u003e means the enclosure presents each drive individually to the host system without built-in RAID processing. This architecture reduces latency, simplifies management, and allows your server's RAID controller or software to manage data protection—ideal for enterprise environments with sophisticated storage management requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41712453288011,"sku":"KT-ES424X6+B","price":4013.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-EliteSTOR-ES424X6B-24-Bay-DAS-Array.png?v=1788308155","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-elitestor-es424x6b-24-bay-das-array","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}