Areca ARC-7316JS-TR3 16-Bay 3U Rackmount SAS JBOD Enclosure
The Areca ARC-7316JS-TR3 is a professional-grade 16-bay 3U SAS JBOD rackmount chassis designed for high-capacity enterprise storage deployments. This 3U rackmount enclosure delivers exceptional scalability and reliability, supporting up to 16 drives with 12Gb/s SAS connectivity for demanding data center environments. Built for organizations requiring massive storage capacity with redundant power and cooling, the ARC-7316JS-TR3 combines density with enterprise-class features to maximize your storage infrastructure ROI.
Key Features
- 16-bay drive capacity supporting 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs
- 12Gb/s SAS connectivity with dual SFF-8644 ports for high-speed data transfer
- 3U form factor optimized for standard 19-inch server racks
- Redundant hot-swappable 550W power supplies for continuous uptime
- Dual cooling fans with thermal management for extended drive lifespan
- Hot-swappable drive bays for zero-downtime maintenance
- Enterprise-class JBOD architecture for flexible storage configurations
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Areca |
| Model Number |
ARC-7316JS-TR3 |
| Part Number |
7316JS-TR3 |
| Form Factor |
3U 19-inch Rackmount |
| Drive Bays |
16 bays |
| Drive Support |
3.5-inch and 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs |
| SAS Interface |
12Gb/s SAS |
| Connectors |
Dual SFF-8644 ports |
| Power Supplies |
Dual redundant 550W hot-swappable |
| Cooling |
Dual hot-swappable cooling fans |
| Enclosure Type |
JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a SAS JBOD enclosure and how does it differ from a RAID system?
A SAS JBOD enclosure like the ARC-7316JS-TR3 provides raw storage capacity without built-in RAID functionality. Unlike RAID systems, JBOD allows your host controller to manage data protection, offering greater flexibility for enterprise environments that require custom storage configurations and independent drive management.
Can I mix 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives in the 16-bay enclosure?
Yes, the 16-bay 3U rackmount supports both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch form factors, allowing you to optimize your storage mix based on performance and capacity requirements. This flexibility enables cost-effective scaling across different workload types.
What are the benefits of 12Gb/s SAS connectivity?
The 12Gb/s SAS interface provides triple the bandwidth of previous 6Gb/s standards, enabling faster data transfers and supporting higher-performance SSDs. This is critical for latency-sensitive applications and high-throughput storage environments requiring maximum throughput.
How do redundant power supplies improve reliability?
The dual 550W hot-swappable power supplies eliminate single points of failure, ensuring continuous operation even during PSU maintenance or failure. This redundancy is essential for mission-critical storage infrastructure requiring 24/7 availability.
