NetApp Storage Shelves DE224C
The NetApp DE224C is a 2U 24-drive 12Gb SAS small form factor expansion shelf engineered for E-Series and EF-Series block storage systems. Equipped with dual IOM12 modules and 12Gb mini-SAS HD ports, it provides high IOPS density for solid-state and high-speed mechanical drives under SANtricity OS.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | Storage Shelves |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Sep 2016 |
| Enclosure type | 2U 24-drive 12Gb SAS expansion shelf for E-Series |
| Drive bays | 24x hot-swap 2.5-inch SFF SAS drive bays |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs (800GB to 15.3TB) and 10K RPM SAS HDDs (600GB to 2.4TB) |
| Shelf modules | Dual hot-swappable IOM12 SAS modules with mini-SAS HD ports |
| Shelf interconnect | 12Gb SAS dual-domain connection |
| Compatible controllers | E5700, E4000, E2800, EF570, EF280 series controllers |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies |
| Management | Managed natively via NetApp SANtricity OS |
Check compatibility with NetApp
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that NetApp has tested with the NetApp Storage Shelves DE224C.
- Compatibility NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool (IMT) (free vendor sign-in)
- Specifications NetApp Hardware Universe (platform specs and supported parts)
- Support NetApp Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What arrays connect to the DE224C shelf?
The DE224C attaches to NetApp E-Series and EF-Series storage systems running SANtricity OS.
What is the Lenovo equivalent of the DE224C?
Lenovo OEMed the DE224C as the ThinkSystem D1224 SFF expansion enclosure.
Buying or selling DE224C?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- NetApp E-Series Hardware Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - DE224C Specifications, checked 2026-10-28