NetApp E-Series E5624
The NetApp E5624 was the 2U 24-drive 2.5-inch configuration of the E5600 enterprise storage system. Engineered for high IOPS density and sequential data streaming, it paired fast 2.5-inch SAS drives with SANtricity active-active controller architecture.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | E-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Jan 2015 |
| End of sale | May 2018 |
| End of support | May 2023 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 2U 24-drive enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 24GB system memory per HA pair with cache protection |
| Drive bays | 24x internal 2.5-inch SAS drive bays, expandable to 384 drives |
| Supported drives | 12Gb/6Gb SAS SSDs and 10K SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 3.8PB raw with expansion shelves |
| 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 E5724
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 E5624.
- 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 drives fit in the E5624?
The E5624 chassis held 24 internal 2.5-inch small form factor SAS drives.
What successor replaced the E5624?
The E5724 replaced the E5624 in September 2017.
Buying or selling E5624?
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 - E5624 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28