{"product_id":"sans-digital-accuraid-ar212e-12-bay-raid-6-rackmount","title":"Sans Digital AccuRAID AR212E 12 Bay RAID 6","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAccuRAID AR212E 12 Bay RAID 6 Rackmount Storage System\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSans Digital AccuRAID AR212E\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003e2U rackmount RAID 6 storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for data centers, enterprises, and high-performance computing environments requiring scalable, fault-tolerant storage. This \u003cstrong\u003e12 bay RAID system\u003c\/strong\u003e combines dual-drive redundancy with SAS expander functionality, delivering reliable data protection and seamless capacity expansion for mission-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for organizations that demand enterprise-class reliability without compromise, the AR212E supports both 6G SATA and SAS drives, offering flexibility in drive selection while maintaining exceptional performance through PCIe 2.0 x8 connectivity. Whether you're consolidating storage infrastructure, building high-availability clusters, or scaling storage capacity across multiple servers, this \u003cstrong\u003erackmount RAID storage\u003c\/strong\u003e system provides the redundancy, speed, and density required for demanding workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 Bay Storage Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximum drive density in compact 2U form factor for space-efficient data centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAID 6 Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual-drive fault tolerance ensures data integrity with simultaneous drive failure protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6G SATA\/SAS Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible with both SATA and SAS drives for flexible drive selection and performance optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 2.0 x8 Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed host connectivity delivering consistent throughput for demanding applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS Expander Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built-in SAS expander enables seamless multi-system expansion and scalable storage architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2U Rackmount Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industry-standard form factor for seamless integration into existing server racks and data center infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Drive Bays\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tool-free drive replacement minimizes downtime and simplifies maintenance operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Grade Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed for 24\/7 continuous operation in mission-critical environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccuRAID AR212E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKT-AR212X12192E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 3.5\" Hot-Swap Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6G SATA and 6G SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 6 (Dual-Drive Redundancy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 2.0 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Expander Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 144TB (with 12TB drives)\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 RAID 6 and why does the AccuRAID AR212E use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRAID 6 provides dual-drive redundancy, allowing the system to tolerate simultaneous failure of two drives without data loss. This makes it ideal for enterprise environments where uptime and data protection are critical. The AR212E's RAID 6 configuration ensures business continuity even during drive replacement cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix SATA and SAS drives in the AccuRAID AR212E?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the AR212E supports both 6G SATA and 6G SAS drives, providing flexibility in drive selection. However, for optimal performance and consistency, it's recommended to use uniform drive types within a single RAID array. The SAS expander functionality enables advanced multi-system configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of the integrated SAS expander?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in SAS expander allows seamless connection of multiple storage systems without requiring additional expansion hardware. This enables scalable storage architectures where multiple AR212E units can be daisy-chained, simplifying infrastructure expansion and reducing complexity in large-scale deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the AccuRAID AR212E suitable for virtualization environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the AR212E is well-suited for virtualized data centers. Its RAID 6 protection, high drive density, and PCIe 2.0 x8 connectivity make it an excellent choice for hypervisor hosts requiring reliable, high-performance shared storage. The 12-bay capacity supports large VM deployments efficiently.\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":41712451649611,"sku":"KT-AR212X12192E","price":13509.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-AccuRAID-AR212E-12-Bay-RAID-6.png?v=1788308122","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/sans-digital-accuraid-ar212e-12-bay-raid-6-rackmount","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}