{"product_id":"sans-digital-rs316x12-3u-16-bay-12g-sas-jbod-rackmount","title":"Sans Digital RS316X12 3U 16-Bay 12G SAS JBOD Rackmount","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSans Digital RS316X12 3U 16-Bay 12G SAS JBOD Rackmount\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRS316X12 is a 3U SAS 12G JBOD rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise-grade storage expansion and high-capacity data center deployments. This \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional performance with up to 48Gb\/s (4800MB\/s) data bandwidth, enabling seamless integration of up to 16 SAS or SATA drives through a single HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) connection. Perfect for organizations requiring scalable storage solutions, the RS316X12 supports both SAS 12Gb\/s and SATA drives while maintaining backward compatibility with 6Gb\/s legacy systems. With daisy-chain capability supporting up to 256 HDDs, this \u003cstrong\u003e16-bay SAS\/SATA storage expander\u003c\/strong\u003e maximizes capacity without consuming additional server ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-bay capacity supporting SAS 12Gb\/s and SATA hard drives or SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12G SAS expander technology with 48Gb\/s (4800MB\/s) bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) cable connection to host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS expansion port for daisy-chain configuration up to 256 drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3U compact rackmount form factor for data center efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swap drive support for continuous operation\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\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKT-RS316X12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3U Rackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 bays (SAS\/SATA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Gb\/s (backward compatible with 6Gb\/s)\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\u003eHost Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD mini-SAS (SFF-8644)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisy-chain up to 256 drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 12Gb\/s, SATA 6Gb\/s, SSD compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign Type\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\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a 12G SAS JBOD rackmount used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS JBOD rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e like the RS316X12 expands storage capacity in data centers and enterprise environments by connecting multiple drives through a single SAS cable. It's ideal for backup, archival, and high-capacity storage applications requiring scalability without RAID complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can the RS316X12 support in total?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RS316X12 directly supports 16 drives in its bays. With daisy-chain expansion through the SAS expansion port, you can connect up to 256 total drives across multiple units, making it highly scalable for growing storage needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the RS316X12 compatible with older SAS drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the RS316X12 is fully backward compatible with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives, allowing you to mix legacy and newer 12Gb\/s drives in the same system without compatibility issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bandwidth does the 12G SAS expander provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RS316X12 delivers 48Gb\/s (4800MB\/s) of data bandwidth through its 12G SAS interface, ensuring high-speed data transfer and minimal bottlenecks for enterprise storage operations.\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":41712453943371,"sku":"KT-RS316X12","price":4929.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-RS316X12-3U-16-Bay-12G-SAS-JBOD-Rackmount.png?v=1788308168","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-rs316x12-3u-16-bay-12g-sas-jbod-rackmount","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}