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Dual controller unit 12x8TB
The Dual controller unit 12x8TB is a highly resilient network storage solution built for critical video environments. Featuring high-speed connectivity, configurable RAID protection, and hot-swappable components, it ensures continuous data availability and scales effortlessly to support growing visual intelligence needs.
Commercial Type No: DSA-N2C8X8-12AT
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 8TB |
| 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 12x8TB
The Dual controller unit 12x8TB is designed as a scale-up network storage solution. It allows organizations to expand capacity efficiently using state-of-the-art SAS interface-connected expansion units, ensuring the system grows alongside visual intelligence needs without requiring a replacement of the core unit.
The unit is engineered to minimize downtime with redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans. Combined with a fully modular design, these components ensure that critical video intelligence remains accessible, allowing maintenance to be performed without disrupting active security operations.
To safeguard high-value video assets, the system features configurable hardware-based protection. Organizations can select from RAID-5, RAID-6, or Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) configurations to deliver the highest system performance while maintaining robust data resilience in the event of a drive failure.
Yes. The unit includes two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports designed for the highest speed iSCSI connectivity. This ensures smooth, uninterrupted recording and retrieval of high-resolution video streams and the rich metadata generated by intelligent applications like IVA Pro.
The fully modular design ensures ease of service, and the system is further protected by comprehensive NetApp services. This includes a three-year, next-business-day on-site support plan, giving teams the confidence that their critical infrastructure is backed by rapid, expert assistance.