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Base Unit 12x12TB
The Base Unit 12x12TB delivers scalable, high-capacity network storage for demanding video environments. Engineered for continuous data availability and high-speed connectivity, this modular solution ensures critical video insights remain accessible and resilient as your operational needs grow.
Commercial Type No: DSA-N2E8XC-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 | Base |
| Data Storage | 12 x 12TB |
| 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 Base Unit 12x12TB
The controller unit comes equipped with 12 internal HDDs and acts as a scale-up network storage solution. As your video retention needs increase, you can easily expand capacity by connecting expansion units via the state-of-the-art SAS interface, ensuring your storage scales seamlessly alongside your operations.
To ensure the highest system performance and uninterrupted access to your video insights, the unit features configurable hardware-based RAID or Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) protection. This resilience secures your data against drive failures, allowing security teams to act with confidence without worrying about lost footage.
Designed for maximum uptime, the unit includes redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans. Combined with a fully modular design, these components allow for ease of service and part replacement without disrupting the system's ability to record and store high-bandwidth video.
Yes, the system is engineered to manage heavy data loads effortlessly. It features two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports that provide the highest speed iSCSI connectivity, ensuring that high-resolution video and real-time intelligent analytics data are transferred and stored without bottlenecks.
To provide long-term reliability and peace of mind, the fully modular system is protected by comprehensive NetApp services. This includes three years of next-business-day on-site support, ensuring any hardware issues are resolved rapidly so your security infrastructure can keep your world moving forward.