Product Type | Hardware RAID Storage Enclosure |
Drive Bays | 8 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA/SAS |
Supported Drive Interface | SAS 6Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s |
Installed Memory | 512 MB |
Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD |
Controller Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 via SAS connection |
Cooling System | Active cooling with internal fan(s) |
Power Supply Type | Internal Power Supply |
Power Input | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
Chassis Form Factor | Tower/Desktop |
Warranty | 3 Years Limited |
HighPoint RS6418AS 8-Bay SAS/SATA Hardware RAID Enclosure

Key Benefits

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- Supports versatile RAID modes, meeting diverse performance and data protection requirements
- Cross-platform compatibility makes it ideal for multi-OS deployment across enterprise environments
- Reliable 3-year warranty and global voltage support ensure long-term and flexible operation
Product Overview
The HighPoint RS6418AS 8-Bay RAID enclosure is designed for professional-grade data storage, supporting up to eight 2.5" or 3.5" SAS/SATA drives. It offers multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and JBOD) via a PCIe 2.0 x8 controller with 8-port 6G SAS connectivity. The unit includes 512MB DDR3 RAM and supports Windows, Linux, and macOS, with comprehensive management through WebGUI, CLI, BIOS, and UEFI. Compact and globally compatible with a 100-240V power supply, it is covered under a 3-year warranty, making it a strong choice for reliable and scalable storage.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Connectivity |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
Compliance Standards | RoHS, CE, FCC |
TAA Compliant | No |
Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
Data Protection Features | Redundant RAID configurations for fault tolerance |
Drive Monitoring | SMART monitoring supported |
Interfaces
External Interfaces | 2 x SFF-8088 Mini-SAS |
Controller-to-Host Interface | PCIe via SAS Expander |
Port Count | 8 x Internal SAS/SATA ports supported |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 6Gb/s per port |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 5.67 in (144 mm) |
Depth | 10.12 in (257 mm) |
Height | 13 in (330 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Non-Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | 1 x 120mm rear fan |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | WebGUI, Command Line (CLI), BIOS, UEFI |
Operating System Support | Windows, Linux, macOS |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes (Hot-swappable drive bays) |
RAID Management Software | HighPoint WebGUI Management Suite |