RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDSL-DE 4-Bay External SAS/SATA Drive Enclosure with 12Gb/s SAS, Mini-SAS HD Host Interface Tower

Introducing the RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDSL-DE, a robust external storage solution engineered for professionals who demand high capacity, dependable performance, and straightforward management. This 4-bay trayless drive enclosure is purpose-built to house SAS and SATA hard drives or SSDs in RAID configurations, turning a simple external tower into a scalable storage powerhouse. With a sleek black and silver chassis, it blends seamlessly into data centers, editing suites, and workstation environments, while the compact, tower-style form factor keeps workspace footprints to a minimum. The JAGE5BT4HDSL-DE is designed around a single high-quality SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD host interface, delivering dense, high-speed connectivity that minimizes cable clutter and improves signal integrity in demanding storage deployments. The design philosophy centers on reliability and longevity: an 80mm cooling fan actively helps manage drive temperatures, contributing to sustained performance during prolonged transfers and heavy I/O workloads. This enclosure makes it easier to grow capacity without migrating to a larger rack or stumbling over cross-compatibility issues, giving IT teams, engineers, and creators a flexible, future-ready storage option.

• 4-bay trayless external storage tower: Expand your storage footprint with four drives housed in a compact external enclosure. Trayless design simplifies drive installation and replacement, reducing downtime and maintenance complexity while preserving a clean, unobtrusive workstation or server room presence.
• 12Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 compatibility: Built to handle modern high-speed interfaces, this enclosure supports 12Gb/s SAS alongside SATA/600, enabling versatile configuration options for professional workflows that require fast sequential throughput, reliable random I/O, and broad drive compatibility.
• Single SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD host interface: A high-density, durable connection delivers excellent bandwidth and signal integrity between the host system and the four drives, helping to unlock full performance potential in RAID arrays while keeping cabling neat and manageable.
• 80mm cooling fan for enhanced reliability: An efficient cooling solution helps maintain optimal drive temperatures, extending drive life and preserving performance during sustained workloads such as video editing, data backups, and large-scale data transfers.
• Professional build with versatile integration: The black and silver exterior is designed for professional environments, from data centers to post-production studios. Its external tower form factor offers flexible placement options and easy integration with existing storage networks and RAID controllers.

Technical Details of RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDSL-DE

• Bays: External 4-bay tower (trayless)
• Drive interface: SAS/SATA
• Host interface: SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD
• Supported speeds: 12Gb/s SAS; SATA/600 compatibility
• Color/Finish: Black and Silver
• Cooling: 80mm cooling fan
• Form factor: External enclosure (tower)
• RAID support: RAID functionality depends on connected host controller and software/firmware; enclosure provides the drive bays and connectivity for RAID configurations
• Drive types: Supports SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs as per host compatibility

how to install RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDSL-DE

• Position the enclosure on a stable surface near your server, workstation, or RAID controller, ensuring adequate airflow around the unit.
• Connect the enclosure to your host system using the SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD cable to establish the high-speed SAS/SATA link.
• Power down the host system before installing drives. Open the enclosure and prepare up to four SAS/SATA drives for installation (trayless design; follow your product’s drive mounting guidance).
• Insert drives into the four available bays. Ensure each drive is seated securely and that any required power connections are established if applicable.
• Power on the host system and the enclosure. Use your server’s RAID controller utility or software RAID manager to initialize the new drives and create the desired RAID configuration (RAID 0/1/5/6/10, etc., as supported by your controller).
• In your operating system, initialize and format the new logical volume(s) as needed. Verify drive health and RAID status, run a performance test if required, and begin normal operation.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDSL-DE? It is an external 4-bay drive enclosure designed to host SAS and SATA drives in RAID configurations, featuring a 12Gb/s SAS interface via a Mini-SAS HD host connection for high-bandwidth data transfer.
• How many drives does it support? The enclosure supports up to four drives in a trayless external tower, enabling flexible RAID setups based on your performance and redundancy needs.
• What interfaces does it use? It uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface and SATA/600 compatibility, connected to the host via a single SFF8644 Mini-SAS HD connector for compact, high-speed connectivity.
• Is it hot-swappable? The provided details describe a trayless design; hot-swappability depends on the drives used and the capabilities of your host RAID controller. For hot-swap operations, verify your controller’s support and refer to drive and enclosure documentation.
• Does it come with drives or cables? No drives are included in this enclosure by default. Cables and power accessories vary by supplier; confirm what is included with your purchase and ensure you have compatible SAS/SATA drives and cabling.
• What environments is this enclosure suited for? Its rugged black/silver chassis, high-density Mini-SAS HD interface, and active cooling make it suitable for data centers, post-production suites, engineering labs, and professional workstations that require reliable external storage with RAID capabilities.
• How do I configure RAID? Install drives in the trayless bays, connect to a host with a compatible RAID controller, and use the controller’s RAID management software to create and manage RAID arrays. Always back up data before changing RAID configurations and verify after setup.