RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-M1 Drive Enclosure SAS-2, SATA/600 - Mini-SAS HD Host Interface - 4U Rack-mountable - Black, Red

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RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-M1 Drive Enclosure: 8-Bay SAS-2 4U Rack-Mount JBOD with Dual Mini-SAS HD Interface

Elevate your data-center storage with the RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-M1, a robust external 4U, 8-bay drive enclosure designed for enterprise-grade SAS/SATA deployments. This high-density chassis is built to scale with growing storage needs, delivering hot-swappable drive bays, reliable performance, and flexible RAID-ready configurations. With SAS-2 support and a high-bandwidth Mini-SAS HD host interface, it’s an ideal solution for data centers, media libraries, surveillance archives, backup appliances, and any environment requiring large, accessible storage in a compact 4U footprint. The sleek black enclosure with red accents communicates professional-grade durability, while the engineered drive trays and dual Mini-SAS HD connectors provide a straightforward pathway to faster storage provisioning and efficient maintenance. Whether you’re expanding an existing RAID array or building a new external storage pool, the JAGE480HDRD-M1 is designed to deliver dependable capacity with enterprise-grade compatibility.

  • 8 hot-swappable drive bays in a 4U external chassis deliver scalable storage capacity and flexible RAID or JBOD configurations for growing data needs.
  • Dual Mini-SAS HD host interface (SFF8644) provides high-bandwidth connectivity to servers, RAID controllers, or storage networks, enabling efficient data transfer and smoother I/O under heavy workloads.
  • Supports SAS-2 and SATA/600 drives, offering broad compatibility with a wide range of enterprise drives for performance, reliability, and cost-effective expansion.
  • 4U rack-mountable enclosure with a sturdy chassis design and tool-free drive trays for quick maintenance, reduced downtime, and simplified drive replacement in busy data-center environments.
  • RAID-ready JBOD capability with flexible configuration options, making it suitable for exacting storage configurations—from simple JBOD expansions to more advanced RAID arrays managed by your controller or software.

Technical Details of RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-M1

  • Model: RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-M1 Drive Enclosure
  • Drive Bays: External 8-bay 4U chassis for SAS/SATA drives
  • Drive Interfaces: SAS-2 (Serial Attached SCSI 2) and SATA/600 compatibility
  • Host Interface: 2 x Mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF8644)
  • Form Factor: External 4U rack-mountable enclosure
  • Chassis Color: Black with red accents
  • Drive Tray Design: Hot-swappable drive bays for quick maintenance without powering down the system
  • Storage Configuration: Supports RAID configurations and JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) setups

how to install RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-M1

  • Prepare your rack: Ensure you have compatible rack rails and adequate clearance for a 4U chassis in your data center or server room.
  • Install the enclosure: Mount the JAGE480HDRD-M1 securely in the rack using the provided rail kit and hardware, verifying level alignment and unobstructed air flow.
  • Insert drives: If not pre-populated, slide SAS/SATA drives into the eight hot-swappable bays, ensuring drives are properly seated in their trays for reliable electrical contact.
  • Connect the host interface: Attach dual Mini-SAS HD cables (SFF8644) from the enclosure to your SAS/SATA controller or storage server that supports SAS-2/SATA-600 drives. Verify each connector is fully seated.
  • Power and monitor: Apply power and monitor the enclosure for any status indicators. Access your RAID controller software or management interface to recognize the new chassis and drives.
  • Configure storage: Create RAID arrays or set up JBOD according to your performance and redundancy requirements. Confirm drive health, rebuild status, and alert configurations within your storage management environment.
  • Testing and validation: Run a basic read/write test to confirm performance targets, ensure proper cooling, and validate that all bays and paths are functioning as expected.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: How many drives does this enclosure support?

    A: The RAIDage JAGE480HDRD-M1 supports up to 8 drives in a 4U external chassis, designed for hot-swappable operation to minimize downtime during maintenance or upgrades.

  • Q: What interfaces and hosts does it use?

    A: It features SAS-2 support with SATA/600 compatibility and is connected to servers or storage controllers via two Mini-SAS HD (SFF8644) host connectors, enabling high-bandwidth data transfer and flexible topology options.

  • Q: Can I configure RAID on this enclosure?

    A: Yes. The enclosure is designed to work with RAID configurations as well as JBOD. You configure and manage RAID levels through your existing RAID controller or storage management software, while the enclosure provides the physical connectivity and drive bays.

  • Q: Is the enclosure hot-swappable?

    A: Yes. All eight drive bays are hot-swappable, allowing drive replacement or expansion without powering down the system, which helps maintain availability in demanding environments.

  • Q: What is the form factor and physical build?

    A: It is a 4U external rack-mountable enclosure with a black chassis and red accents, designed for data-center-grade deployment and easy integration into standard server racks.


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