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Expansion unit 12x4TB
The Expansion unit 12x4TB seamlessly scales your video storage capacity to support growing operational requirements. Built for continuity, this modular solution ensures critical video data remains protected and accessible, keeping environments running without disruption.
Commercial Type No: DSX-N1D8X4-12AT
SAS interface-connected expansion unit with 12 internal HDDs
Configurable hardware-based RAID/DDP protection (RAID‑5, RAID‑6 or DDP) for highest system performance
Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans
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 | Expansion |
| Data Storage | 12 x 4TB |
| Rack size | 2U |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Expansion unit 12x4TB
It provides a seamless, scale-up network storage approach utilizing a state-of-the-art SAS interface. This allows organizations to easily expand their existing storage infrastructure to accommodate increased video retention demands and high-bandwidth analytics without disrupting daily operations.
The unit features configurable, hardware-based RAID or Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) protection. This ensures the highest system performance while safeguarding your video archives and analytics metadata against drive failures, so you maintain continuous visibility when it matters most.
Built for operational continuity, the unit includes redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans. If a component fails, it can be replaced on the fly without powering down the system, ensuring your video security environment remains uninterrupted.
The unit features a fully modular design that simplifies service and maintenance. This practical architecture reduces the complexity of hardware management, allowing IT and security teams to resolve issues efficiently and keep operations moving smoothly.
To ensure long-term reliability and peace of mind, the system is backed by comprehensive NetApp services. This includes three years of next-business-day on-site support, giving your team the rapid assistance needed to maintain a resilient security infrastructure.