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Dual Controller Unit 60x12TB
Delivering massive, scalable network storage, the Dual Controller Unit 60x12TB is engineered for continuous video intelligence. Its resilient dual-controller architecture and modular design ensure critical high-bandwidth footage remains accessible, protected, and available without operational disruption.
Commercial Type No: DSA-N6C8XC-60AT
Scale-up network storage solution: controller unit with 60 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
Protect critical video data from loss
Configurable hardware-based RAID or DDP protection ensures your high-resolution footage remains secure and accessible, even during a drive failure.
Maintain continuous system uptime and reliability
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans keep your storage infrastructure running smoothly to prevent operational blind spots.
Ensure rapid access to video streams
Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver high-speed iSCSI connectivity, preventing network bottlenecks when retrieving critical footage during an incident.
Key Specifications
| System type | Dual Controller, Expansion |
| Data Storage | 60 x 12TB |
| RAID-5/-6 Bandwidth Mbps (write / read) | 1250 / 250 |
| DDP Bandwidth Mbps (write / read) | 1150 / 250 |
| Maximum IP camera channels | 800 (400 per port) |
| Rack size | 4U |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Dual Controller Unit 60x12TB
Built as a scale-up network storage solution, it handles the high-bandwidth requirements of continuous video intelligence. It houses 60 internal HDDs and easily scales via state-of-the-art SAS interface-connected expansion units, ensuring you have the necessary capacity for rich metadata and high-resolution video as your operational needs grow.
The unit features configurable hardware-based protection, allowing IT leaders to choose between RAID-5, RAID-6, or Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP). This flexibility delivers the highest system performance while safeguarding critical video footage, ensuring nothing important goes unseen if a drive fails.
To keep operations moving without interruption, the unit is engineered with redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans. Combined with a fully modular design, these components allow for ease of service and rapid hardware replacement without taking the system offline.
The system includes two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports designed for the highest speed iSCSI connectivity. This ensures fast, reliable data transfer from the cameras to the storage target, preventing bottlenecks and maintaining the real-time clarity required for confident decision-making.
To minimize business disruption and ensure reliable performance over the long term, the unit is protected by NetApp services. This includes three years of next business day on-site support, providing rapid, dependable assistance when it matters most.