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Silver aluminium eight-bay RAID enclosure with front touch panel and cooling fan

MAIWO

MAIWO K8AC 8-Bay SAS/SATA RAID Enclosure

SKU CH-15J9-FJS08

Eight-bay direct-attached storage enclosure accepting 2.5" and 3.5" SAS or SATA drives with hardware RAID modes, a 5 Gbps Mini SAS link and automatic fan cooling

  • Drive interfaceSAS / SATA
  • External connectionMini sas
  • Supported drivesWith RAID
  • Bay count8 Bay
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 16 TB
  • Supported operating systemsCompatible with most of the leading operating systems like M
  • Supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives for flexible storage
  • Eight RAID modes including RAID 0 and RAID 5 for data protection
  • Up to 128 TB total capacity with 16 TB per bay
  • Smart fan runs only above 45 °C for quiet cooling
  • Touch-panel LEDs show power and RAID status at a glance

Eight-Bay DAS with RAID

The MAIWO K8AC is an eight-bay direct-attached storage enclosure that accepts both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives. It connects to a host system through a Mini SAS port and supports up to 16 TB per bay for a total raw capacity of 128 TB. An integrated power supply and a smart cooling fan with automatic speed control keep the unit running quietly.

Suited for multi-drive arrays.

This enclosure targets professionals who need hardware RAID across several disks, offering modes such as RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 5+0, JBOD and spanning. The touch-panel interface provides immediate status feedback on power and array activity. Builders who only require a single external drive or who rely on IDE interfaces should consider a simpler dock instead.

Mini SAS host link defines compatibility

The sole external interface is a Mini SAS connector, so the host must provide a matching port or adapter. Transfer rates reach 5 Gbps when the host controller supports UASP, delivering up to 70 percent better throughput than standard operation. Verify that your workstation or server has a compatible Mini SAS connection before purchase.

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Specifications

Product
Product typeHard disk enclosure / hard drive enclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceSAS / SATA
Supported drivesWith RAID
Bay count8 Bay
Max capacity per bayUp to 16 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionMini sas
Size & build
Main materialAluminum / Plastic
Product dimensions13.7 × 13.6 × 5.9 in
Product weight17 lb (7.71 kg)
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsCompatible with most of the leading operating systems like MAC, Windows, Linux, and so much more
In the box
In the box1x 8 Bay RAID Enclosure
1x Power Cable (1.2m/47.24 in)
1x Screw Driver
More details
Cooling fansYes

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the MAIWO K8AC is operating correctly after setup?

The front touchpad LED indicators show power status and RAID activity, while the smart fan stays off below 45 °C, runs at level 1 between 46–47 °C and level 2 at 48 °C or above.

What ships with the K8AC and what must I purchase separately?

The box contains the 8-bay enclosure, a 1.2 m power cable and a screwdriver; eight 2.5 or 3.5 inch SAS/SATA drives and a Mini SAS host cable are not included.

Which RAID mode should I choose for maximum capacity versus redundancy on the K8AC?

NORMAL or BIG LARGE combine all drives into one 128 TB volume without redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 5+0 sacrifice some capacity for fault tolerance across the eight bays.

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