EliteSTOR ES212X12 2U 12 Bay 12G SAS JBOD Rackmount Enclosure
The EliteSTOR ES212X12 is a professional-grade 12G SAS JBOD rackmount designed for data centers and enterprises requiring high-capacity, scalable storage solutions. This 2U SAS expander enclosure supports up to 12 SATA or SAS hard drives and SSDs, delivering exceptional performance for organizations managing large-scale storage deployments. With 12G SAS technology providing up to 48Gb/s (4800MB/s) bandwidth, it's ideal for demanding applications including virtualization, backup systems, and high-performance computing environments.
Key Features
- 12 bay capacity supporting SATA and SAS drives or SSDs
- 12G SAS expander technology with 48Gb/s data bandwidth
- Single HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) cable connection
- Backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS and SATA drives
- SAS expansion port for daisy-chaining up to 256 drives
- 2U rackmount form factor for standard data center deployment
- Scalable storage architecture for growing infrastructure
- Enterprise-class reliability and performance
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
SANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC. |
| Part Number |
KT-ES212X12 |
| Product Type |
12G SAS JBOD Rackmount Enclosure |
| Form Factor |
2U Rackmount |
| Bay Capacity |
12 bays |
| Drive Support |
SATA and SAS hard drives, SSDs |
| Interface |
12G SAS with HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) |
| Data Bandwidth |
48Gb/s (4800MB/s) |
| SAS Compatibility |
12G SAS, backward compatible with 6Gb/s |
| Expansion |
SAS expansion port, daisy-chain up to 256 drives |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 12G SAS JBOD and how does it benefit my storage infrastructure?
A 12G SAS JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) is a non-RAID storage enclosure that connects multiple drives through a single SAS interface. The EliteSTOR ES212X12 provides 48Gb/s bandwidth, allowing your server or storage controller to manage 12 drives independently with exceptional performance for virtualization, backup, and high-I/O applications.
Can I expand storage capacity beyond 12 bays with the EliteSTOR ES212X12?
Yes. The built-in SAS expansion port enables daisy-chaining multiple EliteSTOR enclosures, allowing you to scale up to 256 total drives in a single storage deployment. This makes it ideal for growing data centers without requiring infrastructure redesign.
Is the EliteSTOR ES212X12 compatible with older SAS drives?
Absolutely. The enclosure is fully backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS and SATA drives, protecting your existing hardware investments while supporting next-generation 12G SAS technology for new deployments.
What connection method does the EliteSTOR ES212X12 use?
The enclosure connects via a single HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) cable, simplifying cabling and reducing clutter in your data center while maintaining the full 48Gb/s bandwidth of the 12G SAS interface.
