iR8 6G SAS Expander

Overview Where To Buy

It’s Time to Upgrade to 6G Technology

The fastest performance for your growing business and studio environment.

The iStoragePro iR8 6G SAS Expander has all the features you enjoyed from the iR8 SAS Expander and more. This unit is a rackmount-style enclosure sporting a smooth, modern design that complements any data center or server-storage room with ease.

Through the process of Daisy Chaining, you can connect up to 16 of these enclosures, reaching a maximum capacity of 384TB of storage.1

Downloads

iR8-6G-SAS-Expander-QuickStartGuide-v1_0-(04-07-11) iR8-6G-SAS-Expander-TechSpecs-v1_2-(05-04-11) iR8-6G-SAS-Expander-HighResPics-v1_0-(04-07-11) iR8-6G-SAS-Expander-UserGuide-v1_0-(10-07-11) iR8-Slide-Rail-Installation-Guide-v1_0-(10-06-11) SAS-Expansion-Making-the-move-from-3G-to-6G-Technology-v1_0-(04-07-11)(1)
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Features At A Glance

  • Optimal Performance with 6Gb/s Technology Requires 6Gb/s SAS/SATA drives for maximum, optimal performance.
  • High Capacity Store up to 24TB of data per unit and up to 384TB of data at full expanded capacity
  • Daisy Chain Technology Expand your configuration to up to 16 units total, spanning up to 128 hard disk drives
  • RAID Protection Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, or JBOD configuration.2
  • Silence You Can Hear Silent Fan Technology that cuts down the noise level - creating the ideal solution for studio environments.
  • Maintenance Made Easy Enclosure is equipped with thumbscrews for hassle-free, tool-less access.
  • Rackmount Design Made for easy storage in standard rackmount cabinets - the perfect complement to any data center or server-storage room.
  • Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) Store up to eight 3.5" HDDs. Choose from 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 3TB hot-swappable drives.
  • External Host Interface 6 Gb/s, 1 MiniSAS Host Port, 2 MiniSAS Expander Ports
  • Multi-Platform Mac, Windows, and Linux Systems
  • Trusted Warranty Standard 3-Year Limited Factory Warranty3
  • Universal Power Supply 120-240VAC Universal Auto-Switching

Step Up to 6G Technology

Using the latest in PCI Express technology, we have designed the iR8 6G SAS Expander to handle your data transfer at the fastest speeds possible. In combination with a RAID Controller Card, you can get more information to your processor without the lag. Handle advanced 1080i HD, 720P, and HDV formats or work in HD Video Capture and Playback mode with ease.

Meet SAS Expander

As your business grows, so should your storage capacity. Hence, we are proud to introduce to you the iR8 6G SAS Expander: the rackmount-based storage system with the ability to expand up to 16 iR8 6G SAS Expander storage units total using Daisy Chain technology. Store up to 24TB of data per unit and up to 384TB of data at full expanded capacity.1  
  1. Actual figures may vary by configuration. Please refer to RAID Controller Card specifications.
  2. RAID Controller Card required.
  3. Certain restrictions apply.
HDD Model Number HDD Specifications
Hitachi Deskstar 0F10311
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 2TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Desktop
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Hitachi Deskstar 0F10383
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 1TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Desktop
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Hitachi Deskstar 0F12450
  • Transfer Speed: 6Gb/s
  • Capacity: 3TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Desktop
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Hitachi Ultrastar 0F12456
  • Transfer Speed: 6Gb/s
  • Capacity: 3TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Enterprise
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Hitachi Ultrastar OF10452
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 2TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Enterprise
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Seagate Constellation ST31000424SS
  • Transfer Speed: 6Gb/s
  • Capacity: 1TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Enterprise
  • Interface: SAS
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 1TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Desktop
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Seagate Constellation ST32000444SS
  • Transfer Speed: 6Gb/s
  • Capacity: 2TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Enterprise
  • Interface: SAS
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Seagate Barracuda LP ST32000542AS
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 2TB
  • RPM: 5900RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Desktop
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 500GB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Desktop
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Western Digital (WD) Caviar Black WD1001FALS
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 1TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Desktop
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Western Digital (WD) Caviar Black WD2001FASS
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 2TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Desktop
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Western Digital (WD) RE4 WD2003FYYS
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 2TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Enterprise
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Western Digital (WD) Caviar Green WD20EADS
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 2TB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Desktop
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
Western Digital (WD) Caviar Blue WD50000AAKS
  • Transfer Speed: 3Gb/s
  • Capacity: 500GB
  • RPM: 7200RPM
  • OS: Windows, Mac
  • Type: Desktop
  • Interface: SATA
  • Form Factor: 3.5"

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All dates, specifications, features, and figures specified on this page are introductory and based on ideal conditions, may vary based on configuration, and are subject to change without notice.

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