NetApp Storage Shelves DS460C
The NetApp DS460C is an ultra-dense 4U 60-drive 12Gb SAS expansion enclosure designed for multi-petabyte capacity consolidation on FAS and AFF storage systems. Featuring three slide-out drive drawers holding 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SAS drives, it minimizes rack footprint and power consumption in large enterprise data centers.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | Storage Shelves |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | Sep 2016 |
| Enclosure type | 4U 60-drive high-density 12Gb SAS expansion shelf |
| Drive bays | 60x top-loading hot-swap 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive slots in three drawers |
| Supported drives | 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs (4TB to 18TB) and SAS SSDs |
| Shelf modules | Dual hot-swappable IOM12 SAS modules with mini-SAS HD ports |
| Shelf interconnect | 12Gb SAS dual-domain architecture |
| Compatible controllers | FAS Series and AFF Series storage controllers |
| Power supply | Dual redundant high-efficiency power supplies and cooling modules |
| Management | Managed natively via NetApp ONTAP |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp Storage Shelves DS4486
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 DS460C.
- 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 DS460C enclosure?
The DS460C holds 60 drives within a 4U enclosure using three pull-out drawers.
Can SSDs be mixed with HDDs in the DS460C?
Yes, solid-state drives and spinning hard drives can be installed in the DS460C.
Buying or selling DS460C?
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 SAS3 Drive Shelves Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - DS460C Specifications, checked 2026-10-28