RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBK Drive Enclosure 12Gb/s SAS, SATA/600 - Mini-SAS HD Host Interface Tower - Black

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RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBK Drive Enclosure 12Gb/s SAS, SATA/600 - Mini-SAS HD Host Interface Tower - Black

The RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBK is a versatile external 4-bay SAS/SATA drive enclosure engineered for professionals who demand robust performance, expandable capacity, and reliable cooling in a compact tower form factor. Designed to work with both SAS and SATA drives, this storage tower delivers high-speed data transfer with 12Gb/s SAS support while offering flexible RAID configurations to safeguard data and optimize throughput. Its sleek black chassis houses four bays, a high-quality SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD host interface, and an 80mm cooling fan to maintain steady temperatures during heavy workloads. Whether you’re building a compact data center, expanding a server room, or equipping a post-production workstation, this enclosure is built to handle demanding storage needs with ease.

  • High-density 4-bay external enclosure: Provides room for up to four SAS or SATA drives in a compact tower, enabling rapid expansion without compromising space. The design emphasizes reliability for extended operations, supporting a range of RAID configurations to balance performance and data protection.
  • 12Gb/s SAS with SATA/600 compatibility: Delivers the speed essential for large file transfers, backups, and professional workflows. The enclosure supports SAS and SATA drives, allowing you to optimize cost and capacity while preserving high data throughput in demanding environments.
  • Mini-SAS HD host interface (SFF8644) connector: Features a compact, high-density connection that simplifies cabling between the enclosure and your server or controller. The SFF8644 standard ensures broad compatibility with modern host interfaces and clean, space-efficient routing in tight rack or desk setups.
  • Efficient thermal management with an 80mm cooling fan: Maintains stable temperatures across all drive bays under sustained I/O, helping to prevent thermal throttling and extend drive longevity. The fan design prioritizes a balance of effective cooling and quiet operation suitable for office, edit suites, and data centers alike.
  • Rugged black tower with RAID-ready storage: Built for professional use, the enclosure combines a solid chassis with RAID configuration support to optimize performance and data protection. Its external form factor simplifies deployment and cable management while integrating smoothly with existing storage infrastructure.

Technical Details of RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBK

  • Bays: 4 external drive bays for SAS/SATA drives.
  • Interface: 12Gb/s SAS with SATA/600 compatibility for broad drive support and fast data transfer.
  • Host Interface: Mini-SAS HD connector (SFF8644) for a compact, high-bandwidth link to the host controller.
  • Connector: SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD on the external port.
  • Cooling: 80mm cooling fan to sustain performance during heavy I/O workloads.
  • RAID: Supports RAID configurations to balance performance, capacity, and data protection.
  • Finish: Black enclosure designed for professional environments and data-center aesthetics.

How to install RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBK

Step 1: Prepare your drives

Assemble four SAS or SATA drives suitable for your intended workload. Check each drive for health and compatibility with your RAID strategy to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Step 2: Install drives into the bays

Open the enclosure and seat each drive into a bay until secure. Use the appropriate mounting hardware and verify that each drive is properly connected to the backplane. Maintain clear airflow around the drives to maximize cooling efficiency.

Step 3: Connect to the host

Attach the enclosure to your server or workstation using a Mini-SAS HD (SFF8644) cable. Ensure the other end is connected to a compatible controller or backplane, and secure any required power or interface adapters per your system’s specifications.

Step 4: Power up and configure

Power on the enclosure and host system. Use your RAID controller software or operating system storage management tools to initialize the drives, choose a RAID configuration, and create logical volumes. Consider factors such as stripe size, caching, and parity to optimize performance and redundancy for your workload.

Step 5: Initialize and format

Format and assign drive volumes within your OS, integrating the new storage into your backup, editing, or archival workflows. Label the enclosure for easy identification and monitor drive health regularly to maintain reliability over time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBK? It is an external 4-bay SAS/SATA drive enclosure designed to expand storage capacity with a robust cooling system and a high-speed Mini-SAS HD host interface, suitable for workstations, servers, and professional storage environments where data reliability and performance matter.

What interfaces does it use? It uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface with SATA/600 compatibility and a Mini-SAS HD host connector (SFF8644) for high-density, multi-path data transfer.

How many drives can it hold? Four drives can be installed in the external tower, allowing you to configure multiple RAID levels for data protection and performance optimization.

Does it support RAID configurations? Yes, the enclosure is designed to support RAID configurations to balance performance and redundancy according to your workload.

Is cooling adequate for heavy I/O? An 80mm cooling fan helps maintain stable temperatures across the drive bays during intensive read/write operations, improving reliability and longevity.


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