NetApp E-Series E2812
The NetApp E2812 is the 2U 12-drive 3.5-inch LFF configuration of the E2800 hybrid storage array. Designed for cost-effective capacity storage in surveillance recording, secondary backups, and edge data collection, it combines dense large form factor drives with SANtricity dual-controller reliability.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | E-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Sep 2016 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 2U 12-drive enclosure |
| Processor | Intel processors per controller |
| Memory | 32GB system memory per HA pair with cache protection |
| Drive bays | 12x internal 3.5-inch 12Gb SAS drive bays, expandable to 180 drives |
| Supported drives | 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs and 12Gb SAS SSDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 1.8PB raw with expansion shelves |
| Host connectivity | HIC slots supporting 32Gb/16Gb FC, 25GbE, 10GbE, and 12Gb SAS |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, SAS |
| Clustering | Dual active-active controller HA pair |
| Management | NetApp SANtricity OS |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp E-Series E2712
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 E2812.
- 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 internal drives fit in the E2812?
The E2812 chassis houses 12 internal 3.5-inch SAS hard drives or SSDs.
What is the Lenovo equivalent of the E2812?
Lenovo OEMed the E2812 as the ThinkSystem DE4000H 2U12 LFF array.
Buying or selling E2812?
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 E2800 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - E2812 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28