{"product_id":"sans-digital-elitestor-es444x12-44-bay-sas-jbod","title":"Sans Digital EliteSTOR ES444X12 4U 44-Bay SAS JBOD","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eEliteSTOR ES444X12 4U 44-Bay 12G SAS JBOD Rackmount Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEliteSTOR ES444X12\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity \u003cstrong\u003e4U SAS 12G JBOD rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e solution engineered for enterprise data centers and storage-intensive applications. This \u003cstrong\u003e44-bay SAS\/SATA enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e leverages advanced 12G SAS expander technology to deliver exceptional performance and scalability. With up to \u003cstrong\u003e48Gb\/s (4800MB\/s) data bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e, it supports both SAS and SATA drives while maintaining backward compatibility with 6Gb\/s infrastructure. Perfect for organizations requiring massive storage capacity without controller overhead, this JBOD rackmount solution scales effortlessly through daisy-chain connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e44-bay capacity in compact 4U form factor for maximum density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12G SAS expander technology with 48Gb\/s bandwidth performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) connection for simplified cabling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports SAS 12Gb\/s and SATA 12Gb\/s hard drives and SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in SAS expansion port for daisy-chain connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaisy-chain up to 256 drives for unlimited scalability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRackmount design optimized for data center deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJBOD architecture eliminates controller bottlenecks\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\u003eKT-ES444X12\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\u003eBay Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 12Gb\/s, SATA 12Gb\/s, SSD compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackward Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives\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\u003eInterface\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\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 12G SAS JBOD rackmount and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS JBOD rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity storage enclosure that connects directly to a host system without built-in RAID controllers. The EliteSTOR ES444X12 provides massive storage density—44 bays in just 4U—making it ideal for backup, archival, and data-intensive applications where you need raw capacity without controller limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can I connect with the EliteSTOR ES444X12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EliteSTOR ES444X12 supports 44 drives directly in the enclosure. Using the built-in SAS expansion port, you can daisy-chain multiple units to support up to 256 total drives, providing virtually unlimited scalability for growing storage needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the EliteSTOR ES444X12 compatible with my existing SAS infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003e44-bay SAS\/SATA enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e supports both SAS 12Gb\/s and SATA 12Gb\/s drives, and is fully backward compatible with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives. This ensures seamless integration with existing data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bandwidth performance does the 12G SAS expander technology deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EliteSTOR ES444X12 delivers \u003cstrong\u003e48Gb\/s (4800MB\/s) data bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e through its advanced 12G SAS expander technology, ensuring high-speed data transfers and minimal latency for demanding storage applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41712453419083,"sku":"KT-ES444X12","price":9337.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-EliteSTOR-ES444X12-4U-44-Bay-SAS-JBOD.png?v=1788308157","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-elitestor-es444x12-44-bay-sas-jbod","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}