RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDSL-M1: 4-Bay External SAS/SATA Drive Enclosure with Mini-SAS HD Interface

The RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDSL-M1 is an external 4-bay SAS/SATA disk array storage tower designed to give you expansive, reliable storage for RAID configurations. Engineered to handle demanding data workloads, this tower supports both SAS and SATA drives and leverages a high-quality Mini-SAS HD host interface (SFF-8644) for fast, scalable connectivity to your server or workstation. With an optimized cooling solution centered around an 80mm cooling fan, the enclosure maintains stable temperatures during extended operations, helping preserve drive health and performance. Its black and silver chassis not only looks professional in data centers and workspaces but is also built to withstand long-term use in demanding environments. Whether you are expanding an existing RAID array, building a new storage pool, or consolidating multiple drives into a single, easy-to-manage enclosure, the JAGE5BT4HDSL-M1 offers a versatile, enterprise-grade solution that grows with your data needs.

• Four-bay external disk array: Expand your storage with four bays in a single robust enclosure. This configuration is ideal for RAID setups, media libraries, backup archives, and virtualization workloads where multiple drives provide redundancy, performance, and capacity in one compact unit. Each bay is designed to support SAS and SATA drives, enabling you to mix drive types according to performance and capacity requirements.
• 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA compatibility: The enclosure is engineered to accommodate the latest high-speed SAS devices while maintaining backward compatibility with SATA drives at up to 6Gb/s. This dual compatibility ensures you can optimize throughput for demanding workloads while preserving existing drive investments, making it a flexible storage solution for mixed environments.
• Mini-SAS HD host interface (SFF-8644): A single, high-bandwidth Mini-SAS HD connector provides a streamlined, reliable path between the enclosure and your host system. The SFF-8644 interface is designed for dense server rooms and workstations, delivering steady data transfer rates and robust signal integrity across the connection for consistent performance under RAID operations.
• Efficient thermal management with an 80mm fan: Thermal performance is a critical factor in sustaining drive longevity and consistency. The JAGE5BT4HDSL-M1 features an 80mm cooling fan that helps dissipate heat generated by simultaneous spindle activity across all four bays, reducing thermal throttling and maintaining steady performance during long-running tasks such as backups, data migration, and large-scale media editing workflows.
• Sleek, professional enclosure design: The black, silver exterior combines a rugged build with an understated aesthetic suitable for data centers, labs, and IT closets. The tower form factor provides easy placement on shelves or near servers, while the exterior styling complements standard rack and desk setups. The enclosure is optimized for reliability and ease of integration into existing environments, making it a practical choice for organizations seeking scalable storage without sacrificing form or function.

Technical Details of RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDSL-M1

• Model: JAGE5BT4HDSL-M1
• Drive Bays: 4
• Interface: Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)
• Storage Protocols: SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s
• Form Factor: External Drive Enclosure / Tower
• Chassis Color: Black and Silver
• Cooling: 80mm cooling fan
• Drive Compatibility: SAS and SATA hard drives and SSDs (drives must be compatible with the enclosure’s specifications)
• RAID Support: Supports RAID configurations (RAID levels depend on connected host controller and drives)

How to install RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDSL-M1

To deploy the JAGE5BT4HDSL-M1 in your environment, follow these general steps to ensure a smooth setup and reliable operation. Always refer to your host controller documentation for RAID configuration specifics and supported levels.

• Power down your host system and ensure the enclosure is unplugged before handling to prevent electrostatic discharge or damage.
• Install up to four SAS or SATA drives into the four drive bays. Use drives that meet the enclosure’s compatibility guidelines and ensure they are properly seated in their trays or carriers.
• Connect the enclosure to your host using the Mini-SAS HD cable (SFF-8644). Attach the other end to a compatible SAS/SATA host adapter or RAID controller with sufficient port bandwidth to handle multiple drives concurrently.
• Supply power to the enclosure and the host, then power on both devices. The enclosure should negotiate with the host controller automatically, enabling the detection of the attached disks.
• Enter your operating system or RAID controller’s configuration utility to initialize the drives and set up your desired RAID level (e.g., RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, or 10) depending on your performance and redundancy needs.
• Create and format the logical units (LUNs) as needed, assign drive letters or mount points, and begin data transfer operations. Monitor drive health and temperatures to ensure sustained performance, especially during initial data migration.

Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions about the RAIDage JAGE5BT4HDSL-M1 to help you confirm compatibility and plan deployment.

• What drives are compatible with the enclosure? The JAGE5BT4HDSL-M1 supports SAS and SATA drives. For optimal performance and reliability, choose drives that match your workload requirements and verify compatibility with your RAID controller, as well as power and cooling considerations in your environment.
• Does this enclosure support RAID configurations? Yes. The enclosure is designed to work with RAID configurations when connected to a compatible RAID controller or host interface. The exact RAID levels supported depend on your controller and drives, so configure and test RAID levels compatible with your setup.
• What interface does it use? The enclosure uses a Mini-SAS HD connector (SFF-8644) for high-bandwidth connection to the host system, enabling efficient data transfer between the drives and the server or workstation.
• How many bays does it have and what is the cooling provision? It has four drive bays in an external tower design, and it includes an 80mm cooling fan to help manage heat generated by drive activity, which is essential for maintaining performance and drive longevity in multi-drive configurations.
• What is the physical form factor and color? The enclosure is an external drive tower with a black and silver chassis, suitable for placement in data centers, IT rooms, or workspaces where a compact yet scalable storage solution is desirable.