Actidata Calderas R8 192TB NAS (8x 24TB Enterprise HDDs, BNAS OS)

Managing massive data growth in business environments demands a storage solution that combines capacity, reliability, and performance. The Actidata Calderas R8 answers this need with 192TB of raw storage across eight enterprise-class 24TB hard drives, all managed by the robust BNAS operating system.

Who is it for

This 2U rackmount NAS is built for enterprises requiring high-capacity, always-on storage for virtualization, backup, file sharing, and data-intensive applications. It suits IT teams needing a dependable platform with redundant power and extensive RAID support.

Main features

• 192TB total raw capacity via 8x 24TB enterprise SATA HDDs
• 8 hot-swappable 3.5" drive bays for easy maintenance
• Pre-installed BNAS OS with web-based management GUI
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD for flexible data protection
• Redundant power supply for high availability
• Multiple network protocols: SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, iSCSI, AFP
• Data protection features: snapshots, replication, and backup

Specifications

• Product type: Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• Chassis type: 2U Rackmount
• Drive bays: 8
• Included drives: 8x 24TB Enterprise HDDs
• Drive form factor: 3.5"
• Drive interface: SATA III
• Operating system: BNAS OS
• Ethernet LAN: Yes
• Hot-swappable drives: Yes
• Power supply type: Redundant
• Management interface: Web-based GUI
• Supported protocols: SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, iSCSI, AFP
• Data protection features: Snapshots, Replication, Backup
• Target market: Business / Enterprise

Tips

For optimal performance and data safety, configure RAID 6 or RAID 10 depending on your redundancy and speed requirements. The hot-swappable bays allow drive replacement without downtime, and the redundant PSU ensures continuous operation even if one power unit fails.