{"product_id":"sans-digital-eliteraid-er208uti6g","title":"Sans Digital EliteRAID ER208UTI6G","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eEliteRAID ER208UTI6G 2U 8-Bay Rackmount Storage Enclosure\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSans Digital EliteRAID ER208UTI6G\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003e2U 8-bay rackmount storage enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for organizations requiring high-performance, flexible storage solutions. This \u003cstrong\u003ehardware RAID enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e combines multiple connectivity options—USB 3.0, eSATA, and iSCSI via four Gigabit Ethernet ports—to deliver enterprise-class data management in compact form factor. Perfect for data centers, server rooms, and virtualized environments, the ER208UTI6G provides embedded hardware RAID capabilities for improved performance, redundancy, and simplified multi-drive storage deployments without taxing host system resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-bay drive capacity in compact 2U rackmount form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbedded hardware RAID engine for flexible RAID configurations (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple connectivity: USB 3.0, eSATA, and iSCSI interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour Gigabit Ethernet ports for network-attached storage and iSCSI connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance storage solution for virtualization and data center environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant power supplies for enterprise reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool-free drive installation and hot-swap capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA\/SAS drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\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 Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKT-ER208UTI6G\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\u003eBay Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-bay storage enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA\/SAS drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbedded hardware RAID controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.0, eSATA, iSCSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour Gigabit Ethernet ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant power supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple cooling fans\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 a hardware RAID enclosure and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehardware RAID enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e like the EliteRAID ER208UTI6G includes a dedicated RAID controller that manages data redundancy and performance independently from your host system. This offloads processing burden, improves storage performance, and provides automatic failover protection without consuming server CPU resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the ER208UTI6G for both direct-attached and network storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The EliteRAID supports multiple connectivity modes: USB 3.0 and eSATA for direct-attached storage, plus iSCSI over four Gigabit Ethernet ports for network-attached deployment. This flexibility allows you to configure the enclosure based on your infrastructure requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RAID configurations does the 8-bay rackmount enclosure support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ER208UTI6G's embedded RAID engine supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, allowing you to balance performance, capacity, and redundancy according to your data protection needs. RAID 5 and 6 are recommended for production environments requiring fault tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 2U storage enclosure suitable for data center deployment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The compact 2U form factor, redundant power supplies, hot-swap drive capability, and enterprise-grade RAID functionality make this rackmount storage solution ideal for data centers, server rooms, and virtualized environments where space and reliability are critical.\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":41712452304971,"sku":"KT-ER208UTI6G","price":2353.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-EliteRAID-ER208UTI6G.jpg?v=1787317808","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/sans-digital-eliteraid-er208uti6g","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}