The DS4243 Disk Shelf is a Storage Device that provides ample Space for Storing Data
Compatible with SATA, SAS, and SSD drives
Maximum storage capacity of 72TB
Supports up to 110 lbs when fully loaded
– The DS4243 is a versatile disk shelf used in various NetApp environments, ranging from small SANs to large enterprise setups.
– It is 4 rack units high, accommodates 24 hard drives, and caters to different requirements such as high capacity, storage density, and performance.
– For maximizing capacity, an all-SATA configuration with 3TB drives can yield up to 72TB raw capacity.
– To optimize performance, the DS4243 supports 15K SAS drives ranging from 300GB to 600GB, providing a maximum raw space of 14.4TB.
– The DS4243 also supports SSD drives, allowing for all-SSD or mixed configurations known as “flash pools” for a balance of high capacity and maximum IOPs.
DS4246 Disk Enclosure
Compatible with SATA, SAS, and SSD drives
Maximum storage capacity of 144TB
Weighs 110 lbs when fully loaded
Supports various storage technologies
Can handle large amounts of data
The DS4246 disk shelf offers a balance between performance and capacity, similar to the DS4243. However, the DS4246 supports NetApp’s 6TB SATA drives, allowing for a maximum capacity of 144TB raw. It also features upgraded 6Gbps SAS connections for higher throughput compared to the DS4243’s 3Gbps connections. Due to its high storage density and compatibility with SSDs, the DS4246 is commonly used in Flash Pool configurations by many NetApp users. The DS4246 supports various SSD-SATA Flash Pool combinations.
200GB SSD with 2TB SATA
200GB SSD with 4TB SATA
400GB SSD with 2TB SATA
400GB SSD with 4TB SATA
400GB SSD with 6TB SATA
The DS2246 Disk Shelf is a storage device that provides high-capacity storage for data
SAS and SSD supported
Maximum capacity of 4TB
Weighs 49 lbs when fully loaded
The DS2246 is a compact 2U rack space storage solution that accommodates 24 drives with 2.5” small form factor drives, offering high performance for NetApp users.
It supports various configurations including all SAS, all SSD, or mixed SAS-SSD, doubling storage density compared to the DS4246, increasing performance density by 60%, and reducing power consumption by 30% to 50%.
With 6 Gbps SAS connections, the DS2246 is compatible with SAS drives ranging from 450GB to 1.2TB, and SSDs ranging from 200GB to 1.6TB, allowing for mixed SSD-SAS Flash Pool configurations such as 200GB SSD + 900GB SAS or 400GB SSD + 1.2TB SAS.
The DS4486 Disk Shelf is a storage solution that offers high capacity and performance for data storage needs
SATA compatible
Up to 288TB capacity
Supports 150 lbs when fully loaded
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