NetApp Storage Shelves DE460C
The NetApp DE460C is a 4U 60-drive ultra-dense 12Gb SAS expansion enclosure designed for high-capacity E-Series and EF-Series block storage arrays. Holding up to 60 drives across three slide-out drawers, it delivers extreme storage density and bandwidth for big data and video recording environments under SANtricity OS.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | Storage Shelves |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | Sep 2016 |
| Enclosure type | 4U 60-drive high-density 12Gb SAS expansion shelf for E-Series |
| Drive bays | 60x top-loading hot-swap 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive slots across three drawers |
| Supported drives | 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs (4TB to 18TB), 10K SAS HDDs, and SAS SSDs |
| 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 series controllers |
| Power supply | Dual redundant high-efficiency power supplies and cooling modules |
| 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 DE460C.
- 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
How many drives fit in the DE460C enclosure?
The DE460C accommodates 60 drives in three slide-out drawers within a 4U chassis.
What is the Lenovo equivalent of the DE460C?
Lenovo OEMed the DE460C as the ThinkSystem D3284 high-density expansion enclosure.
Buying or selling DE460C?
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 - DE460C Specifications, checked 2026-10-28