NetApp E-Series E5700
The NetApp E5700 is an enterprise hybrid SANtricity storage system delivering high-throughput block data storage for big data analytics, backup and recovery, and high-performance technical computing. Supporting 2U 24-drive (E5724) and 4U 60-drive (E5760) controller enclosures, it scales to multi-petabyte capacity over 32Gb FC, 100Gb IB, and 25GbE.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | E-Series |
| Form factor | 2U/4U rack |
| Released | Sep 2017 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 2U (E5724) or 4U (E5760) enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon multi-core processors per controller |
| Memory | 64GB system memory per HA pair with battery-backed cache |
| Drive bays | Up to 480 drives using DE224C, DE212C, and DE460C expansion shelves |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs, 10K SAS HDDs, and 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 7.6PB raw per HA pair |
| Host connectivity | HIC slots supporting 100Gb InfiniBand/RoCE, 32Gb FC, 25GbE, 10GbE, and 12Gb SAS |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, SAS, InfiniBand SRP |
| Clustering | Dual active-active controller HA pair |
| Management | NetApp SANtricity OS |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp E-Series E5600
Works together
How the NetApp E-Series E5700 connects to servers, storage and the network: 2 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
HPE Superdome Flex 5U chassis, 4 sockets each, up to 8 chassis
HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module full-height compute module
Cisco UCS C220 M5 1U rack
Cisco UCS C240 M5 2U rack
Cisco UCS C480 M5 4U rack
Dell PowerEdge C4140 1U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMU Dell Emulex LPe35002 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BDLM Dell Emulex LPe36002 Dual Port 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Switches
Brocade G-Series G610 1U
Cisco MDS 9132T 1U
Dell Connectrix DS-6620B 1U rack
HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 1U rack
Optics
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32G FC SFP+ SWL
DS-SFP-FC32G-LW Cisco 32Gbps Fibre Channel Longwave SFP28 Transceiver
DS-SFP-FC32G-SW Cisco 32Gbps Fibre Channel Shortwave SFP28 Transceiver
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Servers
- HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module full-height compute module
- Cisco UCS C220 M5 1U rack
- Cisco UCS C240 M5 2U rack
- Cisco UCS C480 M5 4U rack
- Dell PowerEdge C4140 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R440 1U rack
Adapters for the server
BCM957414A4142CC Broadcom NetXtreme-E BCM57414 Dual-Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 Ethernet Network Adapter
540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
540-BBHB Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Network Adapter
540-BBJL Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Switches
HPE Aruba CX 8400 8-slot modular chassis
Lenovo ThinkSystem NE10032 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 1U rack
NVIDIA Spectrum SN2010 half-width 1U
Optics
SFP-25G-LR-AR Arista 25GBASE-LR SFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
SFP-25G-SR Arista 25GBASE-SR SFP28 Optical Transceiver
SFP-25G-LR-S Cisco 25GBASE-LR SFP28 Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
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 E5700.
- 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 is the Lenovo equivalent of the NetApp E5700?
Lenovo OEMed the E5700 hardware and SANtricity OS as the ThinkSystem DE6000H.
What enclosure options exist for the E5700?
The E5700 is available as the 2U 24-drive E5724 and the 4U 60-drive ultra-dense E5760.
Buying or selling E5700?
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 E5700 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - E5700 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28