RAIDage JAGE6BT8HDBK-DE-P Drive Enclosure 12Gb/s SAS, SATA/600 - Mini-SAS HD Tower

The RAIDage JAGE6BT8HDBK-DE-P is an external 8-bay SAS/SATA disk array storage tower designed to deliver scalable, high-performance storage for demanding professional workloads. Built for reliability and expansion, this enclosure supports SAS and SATA drives in RAID configurations, allowing you to protect data, maximize throughput, and scale storage as your needs grow. With precise SFF8644 connectors and a robust black chassis, it’s an ideal solution for data centers, media libraries, backup environments, virtualization hosts, and workstation suites where quiet operation and dependable uptime matter most. Two quiet 80mm cooling fans help maintain drive temperatures, reduce thermal throttling, and extend drive life, while the external tower design simplifies integration with existing server and storage ecosystems.

• 8 external bays for flexible RAID configurations and large-capacity storage expansion.
• Supports 12Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 drives, offering high bandwidth for data-intensive applications.
• Mini-SAS HD host interface (SFF-8644) with high-reliability SFF8644 connectors for scalable, enterprise-grade connectivity.
• Dual 80mm cooling fans provide effective thermal management to protect drives during sustained workloads.
• Sturdy black chassis designed for professional environments, optimized for quiet operation and long-term reliability.

Technical Details of RAIDage JAGE6BT8HDBK-DE-P

• Drive bays: External 8-bay enclosure for SAS/SATA drives
• Interface support: 12Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 (6Gb/s)
• Host interface: Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) for high-bandwidth connections
• Connectors: SFF8644 external connectors
• Cooling: Two 80mm fans for improved airflow and thermal management
• Chassis color and design: Black, rugged external tower suitable for data centers, editing suites, and professional workspaces
• RAID capability: Supports RAID configurations across installed drives to balance performance, redundancy, and capacity

How to install RAIDage JAGE6BT8HDBK-DE-P

• Power down the host system and the enclosure before making any connections.
• Install up to eight SAS/SATA drives into the external bays, ensuring each drive is properly seated and secured.
• Connect a compatible Mini-SAS HD cable from the enclosure’s SFF-8644 host interface to a supported SAS/SATA RAID controller or HBA in your server or workstation.
• Connect the enclosure to power and boot the host system. Verify that the SAS/SATA drives are detected by the RAID controller or operating system.
• Enter the RAID controller’s utility or your operating system’s storage management tool to configure RAID arrays across the installed drives (e.g., RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, depending on controller capabilities and business needs).

Frequently asked questions

• What drives can I install in this enclosure? The enclosure is designed for SAS and SATA drives. Install up to eight drives in the external bays to build RAID arrays or expand storage capacity.
• What is the significance of 12Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 support? 12Gb/s SAS provides high data transfer speeds for compatible SAS devices, while SATA/600 refers to SATA 6Gb/s. The enclosure supports both interfaces, enabling flexible use with a wide range of drives and controllers.
• What is the host interface? The enclosure uses a Mini-SAS HD host interface (SFF-8644), offering a compact, high-bandwidth connection to a compatible RAID controller or HBA.
• Does this enclosure include a RAID controller? No, the enclosure provides the enclosure and connectivity; RAID configuration is performed via a separate RAID controller or host system utilities.
• How many fans does it have and what is their purpose? It includes two quiet 80mm cooling fans to improve airflow, helping maintain drive temperatures during heavy workloads and extending drive life.
• Is the enclosure suitable for professional environments? Yes. The black chassis, reliable connectors, and robust cooling make it appropriate for data centers, media production workflows, backups, virtualization, and other demanding applications.