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NetApp E-Series E2712

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NetApp E-Series E27122U rack

The NetApp E2712 was the 2U 12-drive 3.5-inch configuration of the E2700 storage array. Optimized for affordable capacity storage in video archiving and backup targets, it housed large form factor SAS drives with SANtricity dual-controller redundancy.

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Specifications

BrandNetApp
FamilyE-Series
Form factor2U rack
ReleasedFeb 2014
End of saleJun 2017
End of supportJun 2022
Controller configurationDual active-active controllers in 2U 12-drive enclosure
ProcessorIntel processors per controller
Memory8GB system memory per HA pair with cache protection
Drive bays12x internal 3.5-inch 6Gb SAS drive bays, expandable to 192 drives
Supported drives7.2K NL-SAS HDDs and SAS SSDs
Maximum raw capacityUp to 1.2PB raw with expansion shelves
Host connectivityHIC slots supporting 16Gb/8Gb FC, 10GbE, and 6Gb/12Gb SAS
Storage protocolsFC, iSCSI, SAS
ClusteringDual active-active controller HA pair
ManagementNetApp SANtricity OS

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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 E2712.

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FAQ

How many drives fit in the E2712 chassis?

The E2712 chassis held 12 internal 3.5-inch SAS hard drives.

What successor replaced the E2712?

The E2812 succeeded the E2712 in September 2016.

Buying or selling E2712?

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.

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