FANTEC QB-X8US3-6G 8-bay USB 3.0 eSATA RAID-behuizing 1696

Eight-bay RAID enclosure with USB 3.0 and eSATA, supporting up to 80TB across 3.5" SATA drives.

Overview

The FANTEC QB-X8US3-6G is an external RAID system designed for high-capacity storage. It accommodates eight 3.5" SATA I/II/III hard drives, with RAID modes including 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, JBOD, CLONE, and Single. The aluminum housing ensures durability and efficient heat dissipation, complemented by two temperature-controlled 80mm fans.

What stands out

• Supports up to 80TB total capacity (8 x 10TB drives)
• Dual host interfaces: USB 3.0 (5Gbit/s) and eSATA (3Gbit/s)
• Hot-swap drive bays with key lock for security
• Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux

Technical details

• Internal drive interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• External interfaces: 1x USB 3.0, 1x eSATA
• RAID modes: RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, JBOD, CLONE, Single
• Cooling: 2x 80mm temperature-controlled fans
• Power supply: Internal AC 100-240V, DC 12V/12.5A
• LED indicators: Power, HDD activity, RAID status

Our verdict

A robust and versatile storage solution for professionals needing massive capacity and flexible RAID configurations.