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E-Series Systems

E-Series hardware overview

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E-Series storage arrays are available in several configurations and models.

A storage array includes shelves, controllers, drives, software, and firmware. The array can be installed in a rack or cabinet, with customizable hardware for one or two controllers, in a 12-, 24-, or 60-drive shelf. You can connect the storage array to a SAN from multiple interface types and to a variety of host operating systems.

E-Series arrays are available in the following models:

  • E2800 series — entry-level hybrid

  • EF280 series — entry-level all flash

  • EF300 series — entry-level all flash, all NVMe

  • E4000 series — entry-level hybrid

  • E5700 series — midrange hybrid

  • EF570 series — midrange all flash

  • EF600 series — midrange all flash, all NVMe

  • EF300C series — entry-level all flash, all NVMe

  • EF600C series — midrange all flash, all NVMe

Note For SANtricity OS 11.80GA and greater, all USB ports are disabled on the E2800, EF280, E5700, EF570, EF600/EF600C, and EF300/EF300C arrays.
E2800 models
Rack sizes

  • 2U12 (2 rack units; 12 drives)

  • 2U24 (2 rack units; 24 drives)

    E2800 2U

  • 4U60 (4 rack units; 60 drives)

    "E2800 4U'
Drives

Supports the following drive types:

  • 3.5" NL-SAS (up to 180)

  • 2.5" SAS SSD (up to 120)

  • 2.5" SAS HDD (up to 180)

Interfaces

Available with the following interfaces:

  • 12Gb SAS

  • 10Gb or 25Gb iSCSI

  • 16Gb or 32Gb Fibre Channel