{"product_id":"sans-digital-rs8x12-12g-sas-expander-8-bay","title":"Sans Digital RS8X12 12G SAS Expander 8-Bay Tower","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSans Digital RS8X12\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade 8-bay SAS expander tower designed for IT professionals and data center managers who need high-capacity storage expansion without sacrificing performance. This \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers up to 48 Gb\/s bandwidth, making it ideal for demanding storage environments that require fast data throughput and reliable drive management. Whether you're scaling enterprise storage infrastructure or building high-performance RAID arrays, the RS8X12 provides the connectivity and capacity your systems demand. With tool-less drive trays and daisy-chaining support for up to 64 drives total, this \u003cstrong\u003emini-SAS HD SFF-8644 expander\u003c\/strong\u003e simplifies deployment while maximizing storage density in a compact tower form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-bay mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) tower enclosure with tool-less drive trays for quick installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12G SAS expander technology supporting both 12G SAS and 6G SATA drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 Gb\/s (4,800 MB\/s) maximum data bandwidth for high-throughput storage operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with 3G SAS and SATA SSDs and HDDs for mixed-generation environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD ports for redundant connectivity and daisy-chaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaisy-chain up to 8 units for total capacity of 64 drives in a single storage cluster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact tower form factor ideal for server rooms and edge data centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability with proven 12G SAS expander architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\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-RS8X12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-bay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTower 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) x2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS (12 Gbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS, 6G SATA, 3G SAS\/SATA (backward compatible)\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 Tray Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTool-less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisy-chain up to 8 units (64 drives total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS rackmount, AccuSTOR, EliteSTOR series\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 RS8X12 extends your server's storage capacity by connecting multiple drives through a single SAS port. It's essential for environments requiring more drive bays than your server natively supports, enabling you to build larger RAID arrays and scale storage without adding additional host adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the RS8X12 work with older 6G SATA and 3G SAS drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the RS8X12 is fully backward compatible with 6G SATA and 3G SAS drives and SSDs. This allows you to mix drive generations in the same enclosure, protecting your existing hardware investments while upgrading to faster 12G drives over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can I connect using multiple RS8X12 units?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can daisy-chain up to 8 RS8X12 expanders together using the dual SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD ports, giving you a total capacity of 64 drives in a single storage cluster. This makes it ideal for large-scale storage deployments and enterprise data centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the tool-less tray design beneficial?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTool-less drive trays eliminate the need for screwdrivers during drive installation and replacement, reducing deployment time and minimizing the risk of damage to drives or connectors. This design is particularly valuable in high-volume data center environments where quick maintenance is critical.\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":41712454074443,"sku":"KT-RS8X12","price":4811.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-RS8X12-12G-SAS-Expander-8-Bay-Tower.png?v=1788308171","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-rs8x12-12g-sas-expander-8-bay","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}