{"product_id":"sans-digital-rs212x12-2u-12-bay-sas-expander-jbod","title":"Sans Digital RS-Series RS212X12 2U 12 Bay SAS Expander JBOD","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSans Digital RS-Series RS212X12 2U 12 Bay SAS Expander JBOD\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRS-Series RS212X12 is a 2U SAS 12G JBOD rackmount enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for organizations requiring massive storage capacity with enterprise-grade reliability. This \u003cstrong\u003e12 bay SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers up to 48Gb\/s bandwidth, making it ideal for data centers, media production facilities, and high-performance computing environments that demand seamless storage scaling without performance bottlenecks. With redundant power supply protection and backward compatibility with existing 6Gb\/s infrastructure, the RS212X12 provides a future-proof storage solution that grows with your business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 bay \u003cstrong\u003eSAS 12G JBOD\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration with 48Gb\/s data bandwidth (4800MB\/s throughput)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant power supply for continuous uptime and fault tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2U rackmount form factor optimized for data center deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports SAS 12Gb\/s and SATA 12Gb\/s hard drives and SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives for mixed environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in SAS expansion port enables daisy-chaining up to 256 drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade construction for 24\/7 operation in demanding applications\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\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKT-RS212X12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U Rackmount Enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Bay SAS Expander JBOD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS (48Gb\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4800MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Support\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\u003eExpansion Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisy-chain up to 256 drives via SAS expansion port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant power supply included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-capacity storage, data centers, media production, HPC\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 SAS 12G JBOD and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSAS 12G JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a storage enclosure that expands your server's storage capacity without RAID complexity. The RS212X12 provides 12 bays of direct-attached storage with 48Gb\/s bandwidth, ideal for applications requiring massive capacity with simple management and maximum performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix different drive types in the RS212X12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003e12 bay SAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e supports both SAS and SATA drives at 12Gb\/s speeds, and is fully backward compatible with 6Gb\/s SAS and SATA drives. This flexibility allows you to optimize your storage mix based on performance and budget requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can I connect with daisy-chaining?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in SAS expansion port enables you to daisy-chain multiple RS212X12 units together, supporting up to 256 total drives across the chain. This scalability makes it perfect for growing storage demands without replacing infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is redundant power supply important for a JBOD enclosure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedundant power supply ensures continuous operation even if one power supply fails, eliminating single points of failure. This is critical for enterprise environments where storage availability directly impacts business continuity and data access.\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":41712453812299,"sku":"KT-RS212X12","price":2988.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Sans-Digital-RS-Series-RS212X12-2U-12-Bay-SAS-Expander-JBOD.png?v=1788308166","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/sans-digital-rs212x12-2u-12-bay-sas-expander-jbod","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}