RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-DE Drive Enclosure: 12Gb/s SAS, 4U 8-Bay Rack-Mount Storage

The RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-DE is a high-capacity, external 4U 8-bay SATA rackmount storage chassis designed for demanding data-center and enterprise workloads. With trayless hot-swappable SATA bays, dual HD Mini-SAS host interfaces, and support for a range of RAID configurations, this enclosure delivers scalable, reliable storage performance in a compact 4U form factor. Built to accommodate up to eight SATA drives and optimized for 12Gb/s SAS connectivity, it’s an ideal solution for expanding capacity, protecting data, and accelerating workloads in professional environments. The sleek black and red chassis blends seamlessly with server rooms while providing rugged performance for long-term use.

• Large 4U 8-bay external SATA enclosure with trayless design and hot-swappable drive bays for quick, downtime-minimizing maintenance and upgrades.
• 12Gb/s SAS connectivity with two HD Mini-SAS (SFF8) host interfaces to maximize throughput and support high-bandwidth applications.
• Flexible RAID support including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD for data protection, performance optimization, and scalable storage architectures.
• 4U rack-mountable chassis built to endure demanding data-center environments, featuring a robust enclosure suitable for multi-drive configurations.
• Color-coordinated black and red exterior design with external SATA compatibility, designed to integrate easily into existing server racks and storage ecosystems.

Technical Details of RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-DE

• Model: RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-DE
• Type: External 4U, 8-bay SATA rackmount storage chassis
• Drive bays: 8 SATA drives, trayless hot-swappable design
• RAID support: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD
• Interfaces: 12Gb/s SAS with 2 x HD Mini-SAS (SFF8) host interface
• Mounting: 4U rack-mountable enclosure
• Form factor and enclosure: External SATA enclosure suitable for enterprise use
• Color/finish: Black with red accents

How to install RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-DE

• Position the enclosure in your server rack and secure it with standard rack rails appropriate for 4U equipment.
• Power down (or prepare for hot-swapping, as your environment requires) and connect the enclosure to a suitable power source.
• Connect the host system to the enclosure using the two HD Mini-SAS (SFF8) cables to the compatible RAID controller or HBA that supports 12Gb/s SAS.
• Install or insert the SATA drives into the 8 bays (trayless design allows direct drive installation and removal where supported by your controller).
• Power on the enclosure and the host system, then configure RAID levels and logical volumes on your RAID controller utility according to your data protection and performance needs (0, 1, 5, 6, 10 or JBOD).

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What drives does the JAGE480HDRD-DE support? A: It is designed to accommodate up to 8 SATA drives within the 8 bays of the enclosure.
• Q: Does this enclosure support hot-swapping? A: Yes, the design is trayless and hot-swappable, enabling drive replacement with minimal downtime.
• Q: What types of RAID configurations are supported? A: The enclosure supports 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD configurations for flexible data protection and performance tuning.
• Q: What interfaces are used for connection to a host server? A: The unit uses 12Gb/s SAS with two HD Mini-SAS (SFF8) host interfaces to connect to a compatible host controller or HBA.
• Q: Is the enclosure rack-mountable? A: Yes, it is a 4U rack-mountable chassis designed for integration into standard server racks.
• Q: What colors does the enclosure come in? A: The exterior is black with red accents, suitable for professional data-center aesthetics.