NetApp E-Series E4000
The NetApp E4000 is an entry enterprise block storage array designed for remote locations, dedicated industrial video recording, and small business data protection. Powered by SANtricity OS in a compact 2U dual-controller enclosure, it offers 99.9999% availability, flexible host interfaces, and dynamic disk pools.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | E-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Apr 2023 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 2U enclosure (12 LFF or 24 SFF) |
| Processor | Intel processors per controller |
| Memory | 32GB system memory per HA pair with cache protection |
| Drive bays | Available as 12-drive 3.5-inch or 24-drive 2.5-inch 2U chassis, expandable to 120 drives |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs, 10K SAS HDDs, and 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 2.4PB raw per HA pair |
| Host connectivity | Onboard 10GBase-T and HIC slots for 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 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 E4000.
- 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 array does the E4000 replace?
The E4000 succeeds the E2800 as NetApp's entry-level hybrid block storage system.
What form factors are available for the E4000?
The E4000 comes in a 2U 12-drive 3.5-inch chassis and a 2U 24-drive 2.5-inch chassis.
Buying or selling E4000?
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 E4000 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - E4000 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28