RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBPL Drive Enclosure 12Gb/s SAS, SATA/600 - Mini-SAS HD Tower

Meet the RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBPL, a premium external 4-bay SAS/SATA disk array storage tower engineered for professionals who demand scalable, high-performance storage with a compact, enterprise-grade chassis. This enclosure is designed to house up to four SAS or SATA drives and deliver reliable RAID configurations in a ready-made external solution. With a dedicated SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD host interface and an efficient 80mm cooling fan, it balances speed, capacity, and thermal management for demanding tasks like media editing, backups, virtualization, and data-intensive workflow environments. The sleek black enclosure is built to fit into data centers, studios, and office racks with a professional look and dependable endurance.

• 4-bay external storage tower that accommodates up to four SAS or SATA drives, enabling flexible RAID configurations to suit performance or redundancy requirements.
• 12Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 support for fast data transfer across compatible drives and host systems, delivering strong performance for backups, large file transfers, and real-time workloads.
• Single SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD host interface ensures a robust, compact connection to your server or workstation with high-density PCIe/SAS HBAs for streamlined cable management and dependable throughput.
• Efficient cooling with an 80mm fan designed to maintain stable temperatures under load, protecting drive health and sustaining performance in extended operation.
• Sleek black external chassis made for professional settings, providing a durable enclosure that complements data center, editing suite, and office environments while simplifying drive maintenance and expansion.

Technical Details of RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBPL

• Enclosure type: External 4-bay tower
• Drive compatibility: Supports SAS and SATA drives
• Host interface: SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD
• Data transfer (theoretical): SAS up to 12Gb/s; SATA up to 6Gb/s per drive
• Cooling: 80mm cooling fan for enhanced thermal management
• Color/finish: Black
• Form factor: External disk array tower
• Model: RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBPL

How to install RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBPL

Installing the RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDBPL is designed to be straightforward for users with a host controller that supports SAS/SATA expansion. Follow these general steps to get up and running:

• Verify compatibility with your server, workstation, or workstation-class RAID controller that supports SAS/SATA external enclosures and a Mini-SAS HD connection.
• Power down your system and the enclosure before connecting cables or installing drives.
• Open the enclosure and insert up to four SAS or SATA drives into the four bays. Ensure drives are correctly seated and aligned with the drive caddies if applicable.
• Connect the enclosure to your host using a compatible SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD cable, linking the enclosure’s host interface to your RAID controller or HBA port.
• Power on the enclosure (and your host system). The drives should be recognized by your OS and RAID controller management utility.
• Use your controller’s management software to configure the drives into the desired RAID levels or to operate as JBOD if preferred. Initialize and format the volumes from your operating system as needed.
• Monitor temperatures and drive health to maintain performance and longevity, especially under sustained workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What types of drives can I use? A: The enclosure supports SAS and SATA drives. Consult your host controller documentation to confirm compatibility and supported drive types for RAID configurations.
• Q: How many drives does it hold? A: It is an external 4-bay tower, capable of housing up to four drives to enable multiple RAID configurations or JBOD depending on the controller.
• Q: What interface connects to the host? A: The enclosure uses a single SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD host interface for connections to compatible RAID controllers or HBAs.
• Q: Is hot-swapping supported? A: The product description does not specify hot-swap capability. Refer to the user manual for drive replacement procedures and hot-swap support details.
• Q: What RAID levels are supported? A: RAID levels depend on your host controller or RAID management utility. The enclosure provides the physical bays and interface; the actual RAID level configurations are managed by your controller.
• Q: What operating systems are supported? A: OS support is typically determined by the host controller drivers and management software. Ensure your controller’s drivers are compatible with your operating system for best results.
• Q: How do I ensure reliable cooling? A: The enclosure includes an 80mm fan designed to maintain stable temperatures. Ensure unobstructed airflow around the enclosure and monitor drive temperatures during heavy workloads.