{"product_id":"sans-digital-mobilestor-ms8x12-8-bay-sas-expander","title":"Sans Digital MobileSTOR MS8X12 8-Bay SAS Expander","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eMobileSTOR MS8X12 8-Bay 12G SAS Expander Tower\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMobileSTOR MS8X12\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003e8-bay SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for server environments, video editing workflows, and high-performance storage systems requiring massive data throughput. This \u003cstrong\u003emini-SAS HD SFF-8644 JBOD tower\u003c\/strong\u003e from Sans Digital delivers enterprise-class expansion capabilities with 48 Gb\/s bandwidth, making it ideal for organizations scaling storage infrastructure without replacing core systems. Whether you're managing 4K video production, running virtualized environments, or expanding NAS\/SAN capacity, the MS8X12 provides the connectivity and performance needed for demanding applications.\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 — 48 Gb\/s (4,800 MB\/s) data bandwidth for maximum throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-bay 3.5\" enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports SATA 6Gb\/s, SAS 6Gb\/s, and 12Gb\/s drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connector\u003c\/strong\u003e — Single cable connection for up to 8 drives with simplified cabling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackward compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works with 3Gb\/s SAS and SATA legacy drives and SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJBOD tower design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stackable form factor for flexible deployment in server rooms and studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built on proven technology from Sans Digital's rackmount storage lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-swap capable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Add or replace drives without downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed drive support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Combine HDDs and SSDs in the same enclosure\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobileSTOR MS8X12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKT-MS8X12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-bay 3.5\" drive enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS expander\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 Gb\/s (4,800 MB\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSATA 6Gb\/s, SAS 6Gb\/s, SAS 12Gb\/s, SSDs and HDDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackward Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJBOD tower (stackable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle mini-SAS HD cable for up to 8 drives\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 do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e like the MobileSTOR MS8X12 allows you to connect multiple drives through a single high-bandwidth connection. It's essential for storage expansion in servers, video editing systems, and data centers where you need to add drive capacity without consuming additional controller ports. The 12G technology ensures maximum performance with modern SSDs and enterprise drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix SATA and SAS drives in the MobileSTOR MS8X12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The MS8X12 supports both \u003cstrong\u003eSATA and SAS drives\u003c\/strong\u003e simultaneously, giving you flexibility to combine different drive types based on your performance and capacity needs. You can use SSDs for high-speed access and HDDs for bulk storage in the same enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connector simplify cabling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connector\u003c\/strong\u003e allows a single cable to connect up to 8 drives, dramatically reducing cable clutter compared to individual SATA connections. This simplification improves airflow, reduces installation time, and makes the system more maintainable in dense server environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the MobileSTOR MS8X12 compatible with older SAS drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The MS8X12 is \u003cstrong\u003ebackward compatible with 3Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can integrate legacy storage infrastructure without replacement. This makes it an excellent choice for phased upgrades and mixed-generation storage 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":41712453550155,"sku":"KT-MS8X12","price":4320.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-MobileSTOR-MS8X12-8-Bay-SAS-Expander.png?v=1788308160","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-mobilestor-ms8x12-8-bay-sas-expander","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}