SANS Digital 8U 48 Bay Rackmount NAS System with Dual Controllers
The SANS Digital 8U 48 bay rackmount system delivers enterprise-grade storage performance for data centers demanding high-capacity, high-speed connectivity. This dual NAS/Fibre Channel controller configuration combines two 4U 24-bay modules into a single 8U form factor, providing 48 bays of storage capacity with redundant controllers for mission-critical environments. Built for organizations requiring simultaneous NAS and SAN connectivity, this system features 4x 10G SFP+, 4x 25G SFP28, and 4x 16G Fibre Channel ports for maximum flexibility and throughput.
Key Features
- Dual NAS/Fibre Channel controller architecture for redundancy and failover protection
- 48-bay storage capacity in compact 8U rackmount form factor
- 4x 10G SFP+ ports for high-speed Ethernet connectivity
- 4x 25G SFP28 ports for next-generation network performance
- 4x 16G Fibre Channel ports for SAN environments
- Modular 4U 24-bay design (2x units) for scalability
- Enterprise-class redundancy and hot-swap drive support
- Optimized for virtualization and cloud infrastructure
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
SANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC. |
| Part Number |
KT-AN848-S113A |
| Form Factor |
8U Rackmount |
| Storage Bays |
48 (2x 4U 24-bay modules) |
| Controller Type |
Dual NAS/Fibre Channel |
| Network Ports (10G) |
4x SFP+ |
| Network Ports (25G) |
4x SFP28 |
| Fibre Channel Ports |
4x 16G |
| Connectivity |
Mixed NAS and SAN support |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dual NAS/Fibre Channel controller rackmount system?
A dual controller rackmount storage system combines Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) capabilities in a single platform. The SANS Digital 8U system provides redundant controllers for high availability, supporting both file-level NAS protocols and block-level Fibre Channel access simultaneously.
How many drives does the 48-bay rackmount system support?
This 48-bay storage system accommodates 48 individual drives across two 4U 24-bay modules. The modular design allows independent management of each 24-bay unit while maintaining unified controller redundancy for enterprise reliability.
What connectivity options does this enterprise storage system provide?
The system offers comprehensive connectivity with 4x 10G SFP+ ports for standard high-speed Ethernet, 4x 25G SFP28 ports for next-generation network speeds, and 4x 16G Fibre Channel ports for SAN environments, enabling flexible deployment in mixed infrastructure.
Is this rackmount storage system suitable for virtualization environments?
Yes, the SANS Digital 8U rackmount NAS system is optimized for virtualization and cloud infrastructure with its dual controller architecture, redundant connectivity options, and high-capacity storage design supporting demanding virtual machine workloads.
