• Compact High-Density 2U Chassis: Supports up to 24 hot-swappable 2.5" SAS/SATA drives in a space-saving 2U rackmount form factor, ideal for dense data center deployments.
  
• SAS3 Single-Expander Architecture: Equipped with an LSI SAS3x36R expander chip in a single-expander configuration, enabling efficient 12Gbps SAS connectivity and high-bandwidth data routing across all drives via external SAS links.
  
• Flexible Drive Compatibility: Supports both SAS and SATA 2.5" (SFF) drives, with 12Gb and 6Gb SAS/SATA compatibility in single-expander mode; interposer kits are optional for expanded compatibility depending on drive type.
  
• JBOD-Only Operation: Functions purely as a JBOD enclosure with no built-in RAID controller, giving full control to the host system or external SAS HBA/RAID controller for storage configuration flexibility.
  
• Redundant Power Design: Includes dual hot-swappable 549W 80+ Platinum power supplies (1+1 redundant configuration), ensuring high efficiency, stable power delivery, and reduced downtime.
  
• Enterprise-Ready Reliability: Designed for continuous operation with hot-swappable drive bays, redundant power modules, high-airflow cooling via 2 x 6038 hot-swap fans, and integrated LED indicators with audible alarm support for system monitoring and alerts.
  

Applications

• Near-line Database Expansion Storage
  
• High Performance Direct Attached Storage for HPC or Application Server
  
• Virtual Tape Library
  
• Multimedia on Demand
  
• Online E-mail Storage
  
• Local Storage for Video Post-productions
  
• Digital Content Source Database Storage
  
• Private / Public Cloud Expansion