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Expansion unit 12x8TB
Deliver resilient, scalable storage for continuous video intelligence with the Expansion unit 12x8TB. Designed with a modular architecture and hot-swappable components, this solution ensures high-bandwidth data remains accessible, minimizing downtime and simplifying maintenance across critical environments.
Commercial Type No: DSX-N1D8X8-12AT
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 8TB |
| Rack size | 2U |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Expansion unit 12x8TB
It provides a seamless, scale-up network storage solution connecting via a state-of-the-art SAS interface. This allows organizations to reliably expand their storage capacity to accommodate high-bandwidth video streams and rich analytics metadata without disrupting existing operations.
The unit features configurable hardware-based protection, offering RAID-5, RAID-6, or Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP). Combined with redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans, it ensures continuous data availability and sustained system performance even if a component experiences an issue.
A fully modular architecture allows IT and security teams to replace critical components—such as drives, power supplies, or fans—quickly and safely. Because these parts are hot-swappable, routine maintenance and replacements can be performed without powering down the system, effectively minimizing operational downtime.
Yes. Intelligence-first video security environments generate substantial data, including high-resolution footage and real-time metadata from edge AI applications. This expansion unit is engineered to deliver the resilient, high-speed performance required to reliably capture, store, and access these critical insights without interruption.
To give IT leaders confidence and ensure maximum uptime, the unit is protected by enterprise-level NetApp services. This comprehensive coverage includes three years of next-business-day on-site support, ensuring rapid resolution and continuity for your critical infrastructure.