NetApp E-Series E5600
The NetApp E5600 was an enterprise hybrid storage array delivering high-bandwidth block storage for technical computing, data analytics, and digital video workflows. Running SANtricity OS in 2U 24-drive (E5624) or 4U 60-drive (E5660) chassis, it scaled to 384 drives across external SAS shelves.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | E-Series |
| Form factor | 2U/4U rack |
| Released | Jan 2015 |
| End of sale | May 2018 |
| End of support | May 2023 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 2U or 4U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 24GB system memory per HA pair with cache protection |
| Drive bays | Up to 384 drives with DE5600, DE1600, and DE6600 expansion shelves |
| Supported drives | 12Gb/6Gb SAS SSDs, 10K SAS HDDs, and 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 3.8PB raw per HA pair |
| Host connectivity | HIC slots supporting 56Gb IB, 16Gb FC, 10GbE, and 12Gb SAS |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, SAS, InfiniBand SRP |
| Clustering | Dual active-active controller HA pair |
| Management | NetApp SANtricity OS |
Generations
- Next generation: NetApp E-Series E5700
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 E5600.
- 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 operating system did the E5600 run?
The E5600 operated on NetApp SANtricity OS.
What successor succeeded the E5600?
The E5700 succeeded the E5600 in September 2017.
Buying or selling E5600?
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 E5600 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - E5600 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28