{"product_id":"sans-digital-mobilestor-ms8x12g-8-bay-sas-enclosure","title":"Sans Digital MobileSTOR MS8X12G 8-Bay SAS Enclosure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eMobileSTOR MS8X12G 8-Bay SAS Enclosure\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMobileSTOR MS8X12G\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003e8-bay SAS enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for IT administrators, data centers, and storage professionals who demand high-performance external storage expansion. This \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS tower\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers enterprise-class connectivity and capacity in a compact, tool-less form factor. Perfect for organizations requiring flexible JBOD storage with dual mini-SAS HD connections, the MS8X12G supports up to 128TB of capacity while maintaining backward compatibility with existing 3Gb\/s and 6Gb\/s infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-bay 3.5\" drive capacity supporting SATA and SAS drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 12G SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD connectors for redundant connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12G SAS technology delivering up to 48 Gb\/s (4,800 MB\/s) bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool-less tray design for quick drive installation and removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with 3Gb\/s and 6Gb\/s SAS\/SATA devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 128TB maximum storage capacity in tower configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal JBOD solution requiring only two mini-SAS HD cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade construction 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\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\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKT-MS8X12G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 3.5\" SATA\/SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 12G SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS (48 Gb\/s total bandwidth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSATA 6Gb\/s, SAS 6Gb\/s, SAS 12Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128TB (with 16TB drives)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTower enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x mini-SAS HD cables required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackward compatible with 3Gb\/s SAS\/SATA\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 12G SAS enclosure and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12G SAS enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e like the MobileSTOR MS8X12G provides high-speed external storage expansion with 12G SAS technology, delivering up to 48 Gb\/s of bandwidth. This is ideal for organizations needing to expand storage capacity without upgrading internal infrastructure, supporting both SATA and SAS drives in a single flexible JBOD solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can the MobileSTOR MS8X12G hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS8X12G is an \u003cstrong\u003e8-bay SAS enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e that supports up to 8 drives in 3.5\" form factor. With 16TB drives, you can achieve maximum capacity of 128TB, making it an excellent choice for high-capacity external storage deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the MobileSTOR MS8X12G compatible with older SAS systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003emini-SAS HD SFF-8644\u003c\/strong\u003e enclosure is fully backward compatible with 3Gb\/s and 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA devices. This ensures seamless integration with existing infrastructure while allowing you to leverage newer 12G SAS technology as you upgrade components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many cables does the MobileSTOR MS8X12G require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8-bay tower enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e requires only two mini-SAS HD cables for full connectivity. The dual SFF-8644 connections provide redundancy and high-speed data transfer, simplifying cable management in data center environments.\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":41712453615691,"sku":"KT-MS8X12G","price":1134.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-MobileSTOR-MS8X12G-8-Bay-SAS-Enclosure.png?v=1788308162","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/sans-digital-mobilestor-ms8x12g-8-bay-sas-enclosure","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}