Sans Digital AS108XP 1U 8-Bay SAS/SATA RAID Controller

The Sans Digital AS108XP is a robust 1U 8-bay RAID enclosure designed for 2.5" SAS and SATA hard drives. With a mini-SAS connection, it allows for high-speed data transfers up to 650MB/s. The unit is compatible with both 9.5mm and 12.5mm drives, providing flexibility for a range of storage needs. Featuring a powerful RAID controller (RR2722), it offloads RAID calculations from the host system, enhancing performance while reducing CPU overhead. Setup and maintenance are made easy with web-based management, including e-mail notifications and event logging. This solution is ideal for performance-critical applications such as video editing. Supporting a variety of operating systems including Windows, MAC, Linux, and VMware ESX/ESXi 4.1, the AS108XP is a versatile choice for any data storage environment.