{"product_id":"sans-digital-elitestor-es208x-b","title":"Sans Digital EliteSTOR ES208X+B","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSans Digital EliteSTOR ES208X+B 2U SAS JBOD Rackmount Storage Enclosure\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEliteSTOR ES208X+B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003e2U SAS 6G JBOD rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for organizations requiring scalable, high-capacity storage solutions. This \u003cstrong\u003edirect-attached storage enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional performance with dual mini-SAS connections supporting up to 24 Gb\/s per cable, making it ideal for data centers, media production facilities, and enterprise environments demanding reliable, high-bandwidth storage expansion without complex management overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith support for up to eight SAS or SATA drives, the ES208X+B provides flexible drive configuration options, allowing you to optimize capacity and performance based on your specific workload requirements. Its compact 2U form factor maximizes rack density while maintaining excellent thermal management and accessibility for drive maintenance.\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\u003e2U Rackmount Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact form factor optimizes data center rack space and density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Mini-SAS Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two mini-SAS ports deliver up to 24 Gb\/s bandwidth per cable for high-speed data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS 6G Protocol Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enterprise-grade 6 Gbps SAS connectivity ensures reliable performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight Drive Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports up to 8 SAS or SATA drives for flexible storage configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJBOD Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Just a Bunch of Disks design provides simple, direct storage expansion without RAID complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Drive Bays\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tool-free drive replacement minimizes downtime and simplifies maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive Cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e — Efficient thermal design maintains optimal operating temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Professional-grade construction built for 24\/7 data center operations\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 Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKT-ES208X+B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEliteSTOR ES208X+B\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\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 6G (6 Gbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Mini-SAS Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandwidth per Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 24 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 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\u003eSAS or SATA Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Thermal Management\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 JBOD rackmount storage enclosure and how does it differ from RAID?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) \u003cstrong\u003erackmount storage enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e like the ES208X+B provides direct-attached storage without built-in RAID functionality. Unlike RAID systems, JBOD offers simple, cost-effective capacity expansion where each drive is independently accessible. This makes it ideal for applications requiring straightforward storage scaling, backup solutions, and environments where RAID management overhead is unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the EliteSTOR ES208X+B support mixed SAS and SATA drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eES208X+B supports up to eight SAS or SATA drives\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing flexible configuration. You can mix drive types based on your performance and capacity requirements, though SAS drives typically offer superior reliability and performance for enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bandwidth performance can I expect from the dual mini-SAS connections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2U SAS 6G JBOD\u003c\/strong\u003e features dual mini-SAS ports, each delivering up to 24 Gb\/s of bandwidth. This high-speed connectivity ensures minimal bottlenecks when transferring large datasets, making it suitable for demanding workflows in media production, scientific research, and enterprise backup scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the EliteSTOR ES208X+B suitable for data center deployment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The \u003cstrong\u003e2U form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e and passive cooling design make this \u003cstrong\u003edirect-attached storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for data center environments. Its compact rackmount design maximizes space efficiency while maintaining reliable 24\/7 operation, and hot-swap drive bays minimize maintenance downtime.\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":41712452763723,"sku":"KT-ES208X+B","price":955.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-EliteSTOR-ES208XB.png?v=1788308142","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/sans-digital-elitestor-es208x-b","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}