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Dual controller unit 12x4TB
The Dual controller unit 12x4TB delivers resilient, scale-up network storage to support continuous visual intelligence. With redundant components, configurable RAID protection, and high-speed connectivity, it ensures critical video data remains secure and accessible.
Commercial Type No: DSA-N2C8X4-12AT
Scale-up network storage solution: controller unit with 12 internal HDDs expandable via state-of-the-art SAS interface-connected expansion units
Configurable hardware-based RAID/DDP protection (RAID‑5, RAID‑6 or DDP) for highest system performance
Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans
Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for highest speed iSCSI connectivity
Fully modular design for ease of service and protected by NetApp services, including a 3 years next business day on-site support
Product Overview
Scale capacity without operational disruption
Easily connect up to seven expansion units to adapt to growing camera counts and extended video retention requirements.
Maintain continuous visibility and uptime
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and automated failover ensure your video security system remains active 24/7.
Safeguard critical footage against failure
Hardware-based RAID and Dynamic Disk Pools protect high-availability environments from data loss during unexpected hardware faults.
Simplify storage maintenance and monitoring
Proactive health alerts and a fully modular design allow IT teams to manage and service the system with minimal friction.
Key Specifications
| System type | Dual Controller |
| Data Storage | 12 x 4TB |
| RAID-5/-6 Bandwidth Mbps (write / read) | 1250 / 250 |
| DDP Bandwidth Mbps (write / read) | 1150 / 250 |
| Maximum IP camera channels | 400 single port ; 800 dual port (400 per port) |
| Rack size | 2U |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Dual controller unit 12x4TB
The unit features two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports designed for the highest speed iSCSI connectivity. This ensures a smooth, uninterrupted data flow for demanding workloads, allowing the system to efficiently process and store rich metadata from intelligent video analytics without experiencing network bottlenecks.
Built to ensure operational continuity, the system features a fully modular design equipped with redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans. By utilizing dual controllers, it maintains continuous access to critical video footage and insights, allowing for ease of service without disrupting daily security operations.
The system provides configurable hardware-based protection, supporting RAID-5, RAID-6, or Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) configurations. This architecture delivers the highest system performance while rigorously safeguarding video assets and contextual metadata against drive failures.
Yes, it is engineered as a scale-up network storage solution. While the base controller unit houses 12 internal HDDs, it can be seamlessly expanded via state-of-the-art SAS interface-connected expansion units, allowing organizations to scale capacity precisely as their visual intelligence requirements increase.
To give IT and security leaders confidence in their infrastructure, the storage system is protected by NetApp services. This comprehensive coverage includes three years of next business day on-site support, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal disruption when hardware assistance is required.