{"product_id":"sans-digital-rs212x12hp-2u-12-bay-rackmount-sas-expander","title":"Sans Digital RS212X12HP 2U 12-Bay Rackmount SAS Expander","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSans Digital RS212X12HP 2U Rackmount SAS Expander with RAID\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSans Digital RS212X12HP\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003e2U rackmount enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for data centers and enterprise environments requiring massive storage capacity with high-speed connectivity. This \u003cstrong\u003e12-bay SAS\/SATA storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a 12G SAS expander with an integrated RAID card, delivering exceptional performance for mission-critical applications. Ideal for organizations managing large datasets, virtualization platforms, and backup infrastructure, the RS212X12HP maximizes rack density while maintaining reliability and ease of management.\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\u003e12-Bay Storage Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports up to 12 SAS or SATA drives for maximum data consolidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS Expander\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed connectivity ensures optimal throughput and reduced bottlenecks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated RAID Card\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built-in RAID controller simplifies configuration and enhances data protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2U Rackmount Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact design maximizes rack space efficiency in data center environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Grade Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed for 24\/7 operation in demanding server room conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Drive Bays\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replace failed drives without system downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Power Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ensures continuous operation and business continuity\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=\"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\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKT-RS212X12HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rackmount Enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 (SAS\/SATA compatible)\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\u003eRAID Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated RAID Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Types Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS and SATA Hard Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-Swap Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Use Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise storage, data centers, virtualization, backup systems\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 does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e allows a single SAS port to connect multiple drives at full bandwidth (12 Gbps per lane). This technology eliminates performance bottlenecks and enables efficient scaling of storage capacity without sacrificing speed—critical for high-performance data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use SATA drives in the Sans Digital RS212X12HP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The RS212X12HP supports both SAS and SATA drives, giving you flexibility in drive selection and cost optimization. You can mix drive types within the same enclosure, though SAS drives are recommended for enterprise reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the integrated RAID card configurable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated RAID card provides standard RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10) for data protection and performance optimization. Configuration is typically managed through the controller's management interface, allowing you to tailor protection strategies to your specific workload requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the 2U form factor benefit my data center?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact \u003cstrong\u003e2U rackmount design\u003c\/strong\u003e maximizes storage density in limited rack space. With 12 drive bays in just 2U of vertical space, you achieve exceptional capacity-to-footprint ratio, reducing overall infrastructure costs and power consumption per terabyte stored.\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":41712453877835,"sku":"KT-RS212X12HP","price":7528.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-RS212X12HP-2U-12-Bay-Rackmount-SAS-Expander.png?v=1788308167","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-rs212x12hp-2u-12-bay-rackmount-sas-expander","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}