{"product_id":"areca-arc-8028-24-sas-expander","title":"Areca ARC-8028-24 12Gb\/s SAS Expander","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAreca ARC-8028-24 12Gb\/s SAS Expander – Enterprise Storage Expansion Solution\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eARC-8028-24 12Gb\/s SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for data centers and enterprises requiring scalable storage connectivity without performance compromise. This \u003cstrong\u003ecable solution\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers intelligent drive management and bandwidth optimization, supporting up to 24 12Gb\/s SAS or 6Gb\/s SATA drives per expander. Built with an integrated ARM Cortex-R4 processor, it manages topology, enclosure, and drive health automatically—ideal for JBOD configurations, expander boxes, and high-density storage environments where reliability and speed matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're expanding legacy SAS infrastructure or building new storage arrays, the ARC-8028-24 eliminates bottlenecks with \u003cstrong\u003eDataBolt™ Bandwidth Optimizer\u003c\/strong\u003e technology, ensuring 12Gb\/s throughput to your host while buffering slower 6Gb\/s devices seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 24 12Gb\/s SAS or 6Gb\/s SATA drives per expander unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36-port flexible connectivity with 12 external and 24 internal SAS ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated ARM Cortex-R4 processor for automatic topology and enclosure management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDataBolt™ Bandwidth Optimizer buffers 6Gb\/s data and transfers at 12Gb\/s to host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12Gb\/s per-port performance for maximum throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED enclosure management and drive status monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJBOD and expander box application support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable-based solution for flexible deployment\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\u003eARECA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC-8028-24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Interface Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSATA Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Drive Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 drives per expander\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal SAS Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal SAS Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Port Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARM Cortex-R4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDataBolt™ Bandwidth Optimizer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTopology, enclosure, and drive management with LED support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJBOD, expander box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable solution\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a 12Gb\/s SAS expander and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12Gb\/s SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e extends your storage connectivity by allowing a single SAS controller to manage multiple drives and enclosures. The ARC-8028-24 supports up to 24 drives, making it essential for data centers, NAS systems, and storage arrays that require scalable, high-speed drive expansion without replacing existing infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does DataBolt™ Bandwidth Optimizer improve performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDataBolt™ technology intelligently buffers slower 6Gb\/s SATA or SAS devices and transfers data to your host at full 12Gb\/s speed. This eliminates bandwidth mismatches between fast controllers and slower drives, maximizing throughput and reducing latency in mixed-speed storage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the ARC-8028-24 work with both SAS and SATA drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The expander supports up to 24 12Gb\/s SAS drives or 6Gb\/s SATA drives per unit, or a mixed configuration. This flexibility allows you to optimize your storage array with the right drive types for your workload while maintaining full compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat management capabilities does the ARM Cortex-R4 processor provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated processor handles automatic topology discovery, enclosure management, and drive health monitoring with LED status indicators. This reduces manual configuration overhead and provides real-time visibility into your storage infrastructure's health and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41636087136331,"sku":"ARC-8028-24","price":1138.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Areca-ARC-8028-24-12Gbs-SAS-Expander.png?v=1788296663","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/areca-arc-8028-24-sas-expander","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}