Sans Digital AccuSTOR AS424X12S 24-Bay Drive Enclosure
The AccuSTOR AS424X12S is a high-density 24-bay drive enclosure designed for enterprise storage environments requiring massive capacity and performance in a compact footprint. This 4U rackmount storage solution accommodates up to 24 SAS or SATA drives, delivering exceptional scalability for data centers, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing applications. With 12Gb/s SAS connectivity and advanced SAS expander technology, the AS424X12S provides the bandwidth and reliability mission-critical infrastructure demands.
Key Features
- 24 total drive bays supporting 2.5" and 3.5" form factors
- 12Gb/s SAS connectivity via single mini-SAS HD cable
- Built-in SAS expander for seamless scalability
- 4U rack-mountable chassis optimized for data center deployment
- Enterprise-grade design for high-capacity storage applications
- Support for SAS and SATA drives in mixed configurations
- Compact form factor maximizes rack density
- Hot-swappable drive bays for minimal downtime
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
SANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC. |
| Part Number |
KT-AS424X12S |
| Product Series |
AccuSTOR AS424X12S |
| Form Factor |
4U Rack-mountable |
| Total Drive Bays |
24 |
| Supported Drive Sizes |
2.5" and 3.5" |
| Drive Interface |
SAS / SATA |
| SAS Connectivity |
12Gb/s |
| Connection Type |
Mini-SAS HD |
| Expansion |
Built-in SAS expander port |
| Ideal Use Cases |
Enterprise storage, data centers, virtualization, high-performance computing |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 24-bay drive enclosure used for?
A 24-bay drive enclosure like the AccuSTOR AS424X12S is ideal for organizations needing massive storage capacity in a single unit. It's commonly used in data centers, enterprise backup systems, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing clusters where consolidating multiple drives into one rackmount chassis improves efficiency and reduces physical footprint.
What does 12Gb/s SAS mean?
12Gb/s SAS refers to Serial Attached SCSI connectivity that transfers data at 12 gigabits per second. This high-speed interface ensures your storage enclosure can handle demanding workloads without bottlenecks, making it suitable for enterprise applications requiring fast data access and transfer rates.
Can I mix 2.5" and 3.5" drives in the AS424X12S?
Yes, the AccuSTOR AS424X12S supports both 2.5" and 3.5" drive form factors, allowing flexible configuration based on your capacity and performance requirements. This flexibility enables organizations to optimize their storage strategy by mixing drive sizes and types within the same enclosure.
Is the AccuSTOR AS424X12S suitable for data center environments?
Absolutely. The 4U rackmount design, enterprise-grade construction, and support for up to 24 drives make the AS424X12S an excellent choice for data center deployments. Its compact form factor maximizes rack density while the built-in SAS expander provides scalability for growing storage needs.
