TowerRAID TR8M6GNC
8-Bay eSATA 6G Port Multiplier JBOD Tower
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The TowerRAID TR8M6GNC is a new 6G port multiplier solution for complete 6G solution. New generation of 6G TR8M6GNC provides nearly double the performance compare to older 3G generation. This compact JBOD tower utilizing the latest SATA 6G port multiplier technology, where two eSATA cables connects to eight SATA hard drives. Hard drives can be access to the computer individually, providing instant storage expansion with ease. Designed with easy installation in mind, the hot-swappable hard drives tray allows instant setup by simply install the hard drives after opening the protective ventilating cover. Port Multiplier technology is widely available in current eSATA port, including home sever, laptop and personal computer, and an optional port multiplier supported eSATA controller can be purchases for added performance and functionality, such as RAID application. TR8M6GNC supported in Windows, Linux and Mac, including storage expansion, home server applications as well as personal data backup.
For more details on TowerRAID 6G performance, please visit: TowerRAID 6G Product Features Page.
* SATA/eSATA port require support port multiplier in order for your computer to recognize multiple hard drive. Port multiplier supported eSATA port is required. Please see Sans Digital eSATA port multiplier controller card selections. Note:Sans Digital recommends the use of enterprise hard drives when in use with any RAID controller applications. Standard desktop or green desktop drive may not be supported and may compromise RAID system stability and performance. For more information on the difference between RAID and desktop hard drives, please see the Western Digital knowledge base. For a list of compatible RAID Edition SATA hard drives, please CLICK HERE. |
- Supports PC, Linux and MAC OS, including Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 and MAC OS.
- Accesses eight hard drives using only one cable.
- Host interface: eSATA with 6G Port Multiplier. *
- Drive interface: 8 x 3.5" SATA, 6TB hard drives supported.
- Support port multiplier enabled RAID adapter for additional RAID application.
* SATA/eSATA port require support port multiplier in order for your computer to recognize multiple hard drive. Port multiplier supported eSATA port is required. Please see Sans Digital eSATA port multiplier controller card selections.
| Model | TR8M6GNC |
| Form Factor | Compact Tower |
| HDD Trays | 8 Hot-Swappable 3.5" |
| RAID Level |
JBOD, RAID available via eSATA RAID card (not inlcuded) |
| Maximum Capacity | 64TB |
| Host Interface & Transfer Rate | eSATA (via 6G Port Multiplier) Port Multiplier supported eSATA port required. Please see Sans Digital eSATA port multiplier controller card selections. |
| Drive Interface | 8 x 3.5” SATA |
| Cooling Fan | 4.7" Ball Bearing Fan |
| Power Supply | 250W (90V-264V) |
| Status Indicators | Status and Power LEDs |
| Dimension (in) | 5.9"W x 13.4"H x 13.4"D |
| Weight (lb) | 13 |
| Safety Regulations | CE, FCC, UL, RoHS |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
| Package Contents |
TR8M6GNC(1) |
Enterprise RAID Edition Hard Drive
| Model | TR8M6GNC | TR8M6GNC8E | TR8M6GNC16E |
| Hard Drive | No HDD Bundle |
1TB RAID SATA x8 |
2TB RAID SATA x8 |
| Total Storage Size |
N/A | 8TB | 16TB |
| Model | TR8M6GNC32E | TR8M6GNC48E | TR8M6GNC64E |
| Hard Drive | 4TB RAID SATA x8 |
6TB RAID SATA x8 |
8TB RAID SATA x8 |
| Total Storage Size |
32TB | 48TB | 64TB |
| TR8M6GNC Quick Installation Guide |