Part of the family: DSA E-Series E2800 12-bay
Expansion unit 12x8TB
- Part number:
- DSX-N1D8X8-12AT
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.
- 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.
Technical Specifications
| System type | Expansion |
|---|---|
| Data Storage | 12 x 8TB |
| Rack size | 2U |
Technical Documents
- Expansion unit 12x8TB – Data sheetDownload PDF
Data sheet · 248 KB
Part of the family
DSA E-Series E2800 12-bay · 9 models
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Base unit 12x4TB
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Dual controller unit 12x4TB
The Dual controller unit 12x4TB delivers resilient, scale-up network storage to support continuous visual intelligence. With redundant components, configurable RAID protection, and high-speed connectivity, it ensures critical video data remains secure and accessible.
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Base unit 12x8TB
The Base unit 12x8TB delivers a highly scalable network storage solution designed for demanding video intelligence workloads. Featuring dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and configurable hardware-based protection, it ensures continuous data availability and reliable performance for mission-critical security environments.
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Dual controller unit 12x8TB
The Dual controller unit 12x8TB is a highly resilient network storage solution built for critical video environments. Featuring high-speed connectivity, configurable RAID protection, and hot-swappable components, it ensures continuous data availability and scales effortlessly to support growing visual intelligence needs.
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Base Unit 12x12TB
The Base Unit 12x12TB delivers scalable, high-capacity network storage for demanding video environments. Engineered for continuous data availability and high-speed connectivity, this modular solution ensures critical video insights remain accessible and resilient as your operational needs grow.
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Dual Controller Unit 12x12TB
The Dual Controller Unit 12x12TB delivers highly resilient, scale-up network storage for demanding environments. Featuring massive capacity and redundant architecture, it ensures continuous access to critical video and analytics data.
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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.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Expansion unit 12x8TB support growing video intelligence needs?
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.
What safeguards are in place to prevent data loss during hardware failures?
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.
How does the system's design simplify everyday maintenance?
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.
Can this storage expansion handle the demands of advanced video analytics?
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.
What level of professional support is included with the unit?
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.
Where can I buy genuine Expansion unit 12x8TB in Vietnam?
Expansion unit 12x8TB is supplied in Vietnam by IQSIGHT Vietnam with data sheets, VMS integration support (BVMS, Genetec, Milestone) and technical support. Send a quotation request for a project-specific configuration.
Is original technical documentation available for Expansion unit 12x8TB?
Yes. The original English data sheet of every part number is in the Document Library; final specifications follow the latest IQSIGHT data sheet.
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