NetApp E-Series E2700
The NetApp E2700 was an entry hybrid block storage array engineered for general SAN workloads, video surveillance, and direct-attached storage. Offered in 2U 12-drive (E2712), 2U 24-drive (E2724), and 4U 60-drive (E2760) enclosures, it delivered simple block storage under SANtricity OS.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | E-Series |
| Form factor | 2U/4U rack |
| Released | Feb 2014 |
| End of sale | Jun 2017 |
| End of support | Jun 2022 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 2U or 4U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel processors per controller |
| Memory | 8GB or 16GB system memory per HA pair with cache protection |
| Drive bays | Up to 192 drives with DE1600, DE5600, and DE6600 shelves |
| Supported drives | 6Gb SAS SSDs, 10K SAS HDDs, and 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 1.2PB raw per HA pair |
| Host connectivity | HIC slots supporting 16Gb/8Gb FC, 10GbE, and 12Gb/6Gb SAS |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, SAS |
| Clustering | Dual active-active controller HA pair |
| Management | NetApp SANtricity OS |
Generations
- Next generation: NetApp E-Series E2800
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 E-Series E2700.
- 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 form factors were available for the E2700?
The E2700 was offered as the 2U 12-drive E2712, 2U 24-drive E2724, and 4U 60-drive E2760.
What successor replaced the E2700?
The E2800 replaced the E2700 in September 2016.
Buying or selling E2700?
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 E2700 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - E2700 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28