RAIDage JAGE12BT12BK-DE-SEA Drive Enclosure 12Gb/s SAS, SATA/600 - Mini-SAS HD Host Interface Tower - Black

Introducing the RAIDage JAGE12BT12BK-DE-SEA, a high-capacity external storage tower engineered for serious data growth. This 12-bay, trayless enclosure delivers expansive SAS and SATA storage in a rugged, space-efficient form factor, making it ideal for business workloads, media libraries, backups, and expansive RAID pools. With a robust Mini-SAS HD host interface and SFF8644 connectors, it pairs seamlessly with modern controllers while keeping cabling tidy and airflow optimized. The black tower design blends into data centers and professional workspaces, offering quiet operation thanks to two 120mm cooling fans that help maintain optimal drive temperatures even under heavy load. Whether you’re building a scalable storage array or expanding an existing server footprint, the JAGE12BT12-DE-SEA is designed to simplify deployment, maximize capacity, and protect critical data with dependable SAS/SATA performance.

Designed for performance, reliability, and easy integration, this enclosure enables large-scale storage configurations without sacrificing space or manageability. The trayless design simplifies drive installation and reduces the maintenance overhead typically associated with rack-mount or external storage. The combination of 12 bays and support for SAS 12Gb/s and SATA/600 interfaces means you can deploy a mixed environment or consolidate multiple workloads into a single, centralized storage tower. The result is a versatile storage expansion solution that supports a wide range of deployment scenarios—from high-demand databases to multimedia workflows—while maintaining a clean, professional appearance in any workspace.

• Large 12-bay trayless design: Expand your storage with up to 12 SAS/SATA drives in a single external enclosure. The trayless architecture streamlines drive insertion and retrieval, enabling flexible RAID configurations and scalable growth without the clutter of individual trays.
• Support for SAS 12Gb/s and SATA/600: Built to handle high-bandwidth workloads, this enclosure accepts both SAS 12Gb/s and SATA drives, delivering strong sequential throughput and efficient data access for mixed or dedicated storage pools.
• Mini-SAS HD host interface with SFF8644 connectors: A compact, high-density connection to modern RAID controllers. The SFF8644 mini-SAS HD interface provides reliable signaling and streamlined cabling for dense deployments in data centers or professional studios.
• Dual 120mm cooling fans for reliability: Two quiet, high-efficiency fans work to sustain optimal drive temperatures, helping to minimize thermal throttling and extend drive life in continuous operation environments.
• Rugged, purpose-built external tower: A black, durable enclosure designed to protect drives and cables while delivering a sleek, professional look that fits in server rooms, data centers, or high-end workstations.

Technical Details of RAIDage JAGE12BT12-DE-SEA

• Drive bays: External 12-bay, trayless design for easy drive installation and maintenance
• Interface: Mini-SAS HD host interface for high-density, high-throughput connections
• Connectors: SFF8644 to support modern SAS/SATA controllers
• Supported protocols: SAS 12Gb/s and SATA 600, enabling flexible drive configurations and performance
• Cooling: 2 x 120 mm cooling fans to maintain drive temperatures during sustained workloads
• Color and enclosure: Black external storage tower, designed for durability and professional aesthetics
• Form factor: External storage expansion tower suitable for data centers, labs, and workstations

How to Install RAIDage JAGE12BT12-DE-SEA

• Prepare your system: Ensure your host controller or RAID controller supports SAS 12Gb/s or SATA connections and has a compatible Mini-SAS HD port to connect to the enclosure.
• Power down equipment: Turn off the host system and the enclosure before making any connections to prevent static discharge or electrical issues.
• Install drives (trayless): Insert up to 12 SAS/SATA drives into the trayless bays according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Ensure drives are properly seated and aligned for reliable operation.
• Connect the enclosure to the host: Use a Mini-SAS HD cable with SFF8644 connectors to connect the enclosure’s host interface to the corresponding port on your RAID controller or HBA. Route cables to minimize airflow obstruction and avoid kinks.
• Power up and configure: Power on the enclosure first, then the host system. In your controller’s management software or OS-level disk management tools, initialize and configure the new drives, setting up the desired RAID level (for example, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, etc.).
• Format and allocate: After RAID creation, format the logical volume or volumes and assign drive letters or mount points as required by your operating system. Verify read/write performance and monitor for any drive failures or temperature alerts.
• Quality and airflow: Ensure adequate ventilation around the enclosure and tidy cabling to keep fans unobstructed for optimal cooling and quiet operation.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the RAIDage JAGE12BT12-DE-SEA?

  The RAIDage JAGE12BT12-DE-SEA is an external 12-bay trayless SAS/SATA storage tower designed to expand storage with RAID configurations. It features a Mini-SAS HD host interface with SFF8644 connectors and dual 120mm cooling fans for reliability.

• How many drives does it support?

  It supports up to 12 SAS/SATA drives in a trayless external enclosure, enabling substantial RAID storage pools and scalable capacity.

• Which interfaces and connectors does it use?

  The enclosure uses a Mini-SAS HD host interface with SFF8644 connectors, and supports SAS 12Gb/s and SATA/600 drives for flexible compatibility with a wide range of controllers and drives.

• Does this enclosure come with cooling fans?

  Yes, it includes two 120 mm cooling fans to help maintain drive temperatures and support stable performance under load.

• Is it suitable for data-center deployments?

  Designed as an external storage tower with a rugged black housing, it is suitable for data-center-like environments, server rooms, or professional workspaces that require scalable, high-capacity SAS/SATA storage.

• How do I configure drives in this enclosure?

  After installation, configure the drives in a RAID array using your controller’s management software or your operating system’s disk management tools. The exact steps depend on your controller and firmware, but typical steps include initializing drives, creating a RAID volume, and formatting the volume for use by the OS.