RAIDage JAGE412HDRD-DE: 4U 12-Bay SAS/SATA Drive Enclosure with Mini-SAS HD Interface

The RAIDage JAGE412HDRD-DE is a high-capacity external drive enclosure engineered for demanding storage environments. Designed as a 4U, 12-bay chassis, it enables hot-swappable SAS/SATA disks for flexible RAID configurations and scalable JBOD expansion. This enclosure is built to integrate seamlessly into data centers, server rooms, or advanced workstations, delivering robust performance and reliable reliability. With support for 12Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 interfaces, three HD Mini-SAS (SFF8644) connectors, and a rugged 4U rack-mountable form factor, the JAGE412HDRD-DE is a powerhouse for enterprises seeking expansive, accessible storage. Its black and red aesthetic reflects a professional, enterprise-grade footprint suitable for rack deployments while maintaining easy access for drive maintenance and upgrades.

• Massive 12-bay enclosure: External 4U chassis designed to house up to 12 SAS/SATA drives, enabling large-capacity configurations and flexible RAID implementations. The hot-swappable bays simplify maintenance, minimize downtime, and support rapid drive replacement without powering down the system.
• High-speed data transfer: Supports 12Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 interfaces, delivering fast data throughput across drives and allowing for efficient RAID rebuilds, backups, and intensive IO workloads. This makes it suitable for databases, virtualization, media editing, and other I/O-heavy applications.
• Three HD Mini-SAS HD host connectors: Equipped with 3 high-quality HD Mini-SAS (SFF8644) connections to deliver reliable, scalable bandwidth to multiple host controllers. The multi-connector design supports complex topologies and high-availability configurations in enterprise environments.
• External JBOD with enterprise reliability: The JAGE412HDRD-DE functions as a versatile JBOD/storage array external enclosure, ideal for expanding capacity behind a supporting RAID controller or storage server. It provides expansive storage without sacrificing performance or accessibility.
• Rack-mountable with a professional finish: A 4U rack-mountable chassis finished in black and red, engineered for data centers and large deployments. The rugged build supports long-term operation in demanding environments while maintaining tool-free drive access and straightforward maintenance practices.

Technical Details of RAIDage JAGE412HDRD-DE

• Drive bays: 12 hot-swappable SAS/SATA drive slots
• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 support
• Host interface: 3 x HD Mini-SAS (SFF8644) connectors
• Form factor: External 4U rack-mountable chassis
• Colors: Black with red accents

How to Install RAIDage JAGE412HDRD-DE

• Plan your rack space and ensure you have compatible rails and mounting hardware for a 4U enclosure. Verify power and cooling requirements in your data center to support continuous operation.
• Install drives into the hot-swappable drive bays. Follow your drive tray procedures to ensure drives are secured properly and align with the backplane connections for reliable operation.
• Connect the host interface cables to the three HD Mini-SAS (SFF8644) connectors from your SAS/SATA controller or storage switch. Route cables neatly to avoid sagging or interference with cooling airflow.
• Power on the enclosure and the connected host system. If your environment uses a RAID controller, configure the desired RAID levels (e.g., RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10) to meet your performance and redundancy goals. For JBOD configurations, ensure the host system recognizes the drives as individual volumes.
• Verify unit recognition and perform a basic health check. Monitor drive status indicators, log any faults, and run a parity or consistency check where applicable. Confirm that capacity, performance, and redundancy meet your workload requirements before placing the system into production.

Frequently asked questions

• What drives can I use in the RAIDage JAGE412HDRD-DE? The enclosure is designed for SAS and SATA drives up to 12 bays. It supports common enterprise drives for RAID or JBOD configurations when connected to a compatible RAID controller or storage server.
• Does this enclosure support hot-swapping? Yes. The drive bays are hot-swappable, enabling drive replacement or upgrades without powering down the system, minimizing downtime in production environments.
• What kind of host connections does it offer? The unit features three HD Mini-SAS (SFF8644) connectors, providing high-bandwidth, scalable connections to SAS/SATA controllers or storage switches for robust performance.
• Is the enclosure rack-mountable? Indeed. The JAGE412HDRD-DE is a 4U rack-mountable chassis designed for data centers and server rooms, compatible with standard 19-inch racks and featuring a durable black/red exterior finish.
• Can I use this enclosure for RAID or JBOD? Absolutely. It is designed to support RAID configurations when paired with a suitable RAID controller, and it can function as external JBOD for large-scale storage expansion when used with compatible host systems.