{"product_id":"sans-digital-elitestor-es208x12hp-64e-2u-12-bay-12g-sas","title":"Sans Digital EliteSTOR ES208X12HP-64E 2U 12-Bay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eEliteSTOR ES208X12HP-64E 2U 12-Bay 12G SAS Expander Rackmount Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEliteSTOR ES208X12HP-64E\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS RAID storage\u003c\/strong\u003e solution engineered for data centers and enterprises demanding maximum throughput and reliability. This \u003cstrong\u003e2U rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e enclosure combines 12-bay capacity with cutting-edge 12G SAS expander technology to deliver \u003cstrong\u003eup to 4800MB\/s data bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're building a JBOD configuration or deploying advanced RAID arrays, this \u003cstrong\u003eSAS storage expander\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the performance and flexibility your infrastructure needs. Fully backward compatible with 6Gb\/s drives, it protects your existing storage investments while enabling next-generation performance.\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\u003e12G SAS Expander Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — 48Gb\/s aggregate bandwidth for maximum throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2U Rackmount Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact form factor optimized for data center deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Bay Storage Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports SATA or SAS 12Gb\/s hard drives and SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJBOD and RAID Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Flexible configuration for any storage architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackward Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works seamlessly with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Grade Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built for mission-critical storage applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Drive Bays\u003c\/strong\u003e — Minimize downtime with tool-free drive replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKT-208X12HP64E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEliteSTOR ES208X12HP-64E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rackmount Enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBay Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-Bay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAS Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS Expander\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48Gb\/s (4800MB\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 12Gb\/s, SATA 12Gb\/s, SAS 6Gb\/s, SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Types Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDD and SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJBOD, RAID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\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 12G SAS expander and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e enables high-speed data transfer between your storage controller and multiple drives simultaneously. The EliteSTOR ES208X12HP-64E delivers 48Gb\/s aggregate bandwidth, ensuring your storage system never becomes a performance bottleneck. This is critical for applications requiring sustained high throughput like video editing, database servers, and large-scale data analytics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix different drive types in this 12-bay storage enclosure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003e2U 12-bay rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e supports both SAS and SATA drives, as well as SSDs, all operating at 12Gb\/s speeds. You can also use older 6Gb\/s drives thanks to backward compatibility, allowing you to migrate infrastructure gradually without replacing all drives at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this RAID storage solution suitable for data centers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The EliteSTOR ES208X12HP-64E is purpose-built for enterprise environments. Its compact 2U form factor maximizes rack density, while support for both JBOD and RAID configurations provides flexibility for any deployment scenario. The hot-swap bay design minimizes maintenance downtime in production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between JBOD and RAID on this SAS storage system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) treats each drive independently, maximizing capacity but offering no redundancy. RAID provides data protection through mirroring or striping. The EliteSTOR supports both modes, letting you choose the configuration that matches your reliability and performance requirements.\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":41710747975755,"sku":"KT-208X12HP64E","price":7553.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-EliteSTOR-ES208X12HP-64E-2U-12-Bay.png?v=1788308110","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/sans-digital-elitestor-es208x12hp-64e-2u-12-bay-12g-sas","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}