NetApp Storage Shelves DS2246
The NetApp DS2246 was a 2U 24-drive 6Gb SAS expansion shelf that served as the standard SFF storage enclosure for generations of FAS and AFF systems. Powered by dual IOM6 modules and QSFP SAS cables, it provided reliable 2.5-inch disk and solid-state storage capacity under Data ONTAP.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | Storage Shelves |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Nov 2010 |
| End of sale | Apr 2017 |
| End of support | Apr 2022 |
| Enclosure type | 2U 24-drive 6Gb SAS expansion shelf |
| Drive bays | 24x hot-swap 2.5-inch SFF SAS drive bays |
| Supported drives | 6Gb SAS SSDs and 10K RPM SAS HDDs |
| Shelf modules | Dual hot-swappable IOM6 SAS modules with QSFP (SFF-8436) ports |
| Shelf interconnect | 6Gb SAS dual-domain architecture |
| Compatible controllers | FAS8000, FAS2500, FAS2200, AFF8000, and legacy FAS controllers |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies |
| Management | Managed natively via NetApp Data ONTAP |
Generations
- Next generation: NetApp Storage Shelves DS224C
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 DS2246.
- 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 interface modules were installed in the DS2246?
The DS2246 used dual 6Gb IOM6 SAS modules with QSFP connectors.
What shelf succeeded the DS2246?
The 12Gb SAS DS224C succeeded the DS2246.
Buying or selling DS2246?
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 SAS2 Drive Shelves Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - DS2246 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28