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Expansion Unit 12x12TB
The Expansion Unit 12x12TB delivers reliable, scale-up network storage for demanding video security environments. Featuring a fully modular design and redundant hot-swappable components, this solution ensures continuous data availability, operational resilience, and simplified serviceability.
Commercial Type No: DSX-N1D8XC-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 12TB |
| Rack size | 2U |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Expansion Unit 12x12TB
The system acts as a flexible, scale-up network storage solution. Using a state-of-the-art SAS interface, it seamlessly connects 12 internal high-capacity HDDs to accommodate expanding video data requirements without disrupting existing security operations.
To maintain constant availability for mission-critical video, the unit is equipped with redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans. This allows teams to replace components without powering down the system, preventing interruptions to critical data access.
The expansion unit utilizes configurable hardware-based protection, supporting RAID-5, RAID-6, or Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP). This delivers high system performance while ensuring critical video evidence remains secure and accessible even in the event of a drive failure.
Yes. The fully modular design ensures ease of service, allowing IT and security personnel to manage components efficiently. This minimizes business disruption and reduces the time required for routine hardware maintenance.
The solution is protected by comprehensive NetApp services, which includes three years of next-business-day on-site support. This ensures organizations have rapid, expert assistance when it matters most, maximizing system uptime and operational confidence.