Features At A Glance

• Optimal Performance with 12Gb/s Technology Requires 12Gb/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

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Step Up to 12G Technology

Using the latest in PCI Express technology, we have designed the iR8 12G 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.

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Meet SAS Expander

As your business grows, so should your storage capacity. Hence, we are proud to introduce to you the iR8 12G SAS Expander: the rackmount-based storage system with the ability to expand up to 16 iR8 12G 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.

Get the RAID Protection Your Data Deserves

With RAID protection, users get the advantage of higher performance and solid data protection usually used by professional and enterprise-level industries. The iR8 12G SAS Expander allows you to set your preferred configuration from RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10.

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See list of Qualified Host Bus Adapters. See list of Compatible Hard Drives.