{"product_id":"sans-digital-elitestor-es208x6-bhg-2u-8-bay-raid-storage","title":"Sans Digital EliteSTOR ES208X6+BHG 2U 8 Bay RAID","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSans Digital EliteSTOR ES208X6+BHG 2U 8 Bay RAID Storage Rackmount\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEliteSTOR ES208X6+BHG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003e2U 8 bay RAID storage rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for organizations requiring high-capacity, reliable data protection. This \u003cstrong\u003e6G SAS\/SATA storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e combines eight drive bays with a dedicated PCIe 2.0 x8 RAID controller, delivering enterprise-class performance for demanding backup, archival, and virtualization workloads. Ideal for data centers, system integrators, and IT departments managing critical infrastructure, this rackmount storage system provides the redundancy and throughput needed for mission-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 drive bays supporting 6G SAS and SATA hard drives for maximum capacity flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated PCIe 2.0 x8 RAID controller for optimized data protection and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2U rackmount form factor designed for efficient data center deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10) for customizable redundancy and fault tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swap drive support for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust thermal management with redundant cooling for 24\/7 operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability with comprehensive data protection features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\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-ES208X6+B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEliteSTOR ES208X6+BHG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rackmount Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 3.5\" SAS\/SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6G SAS\/SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 2.0 x8 Dedicated Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Levels Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0, 1, 5, 6, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-Swap Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant 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 2U 8 bay RAID storage rackmount used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e2U 8 bay RAID storage rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for centralized data storage, backup, and disaster recovery in enterprise environments. It provides high-capacity storage with built-in redundancy, making it ideal for protecting critical business data across virtualized infrastructure, NAS deployments, and data center operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of 6G SAS\/SATA connectivity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6G SAS\/SATA\u003c\/strong\u003e interfaces deliver faster data transfer rates compared to older standards, enabling quicker backup windows, improved application performance, and better throughput for I\/O-intensive workloads. The EliteSTOR ES208X6+BHG supports both SAS and SATA drives, providing flexibility in drive selection and cost optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the PCIe 2.0 x8 RAID controller improve performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dedicated \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 2.0 x8 RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e offloads data protection calculations from the host system, reducing CPU overhead and improving overall system responsiveness. This dedicated hardware ensures consistent RAID performance, faster rebuild times, and reliable data integrity across all eight drive bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the EliteSTOR ES208X6+BHG suitable for virtualization environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eEliteSTOR ES208X6+BHG RAID storage\u003c\/strong\u003e is well-suited for virtualization platforms requiring reliable, high-performance shared storage. Its multiple RAID configurations, hot-swap capability, and enterprise-grade redundancy make it an excellent choice for VMware, Hyper-V, and other hypervisor deployments.\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":41712452894795,"sku":"KT-ES208X6+B","price":1338.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-EliteSTOR-ES208X6BHG-2U-8-Bay-RAID.png?v=1788308147","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/sans-digital-elitestor-es208x6-bhg-2u-8-bay-raid-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}