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NetApp DE5600-BASE-ESM De5600 I/F-4 EsmSAS 6Gb/s Base & Redundant Controller
- Base unit and redundant controller for NetApp DE5600
- 4x 6Gb/s SAS interfaces (SFF-8088)
- Supports connection to multiple disk shelves
- Provides core I/O and data management functions
- Designed for high availability and performance
- Redundant controller architecture for failover
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Product Overview
The NetApp DE5600-BASE-ESM is the base unit and redundant controller for the DE5600 storage system. It features 4x 6Gb/s SAS interfaces for connecting to disk shelves and provides the core processing and I/O management for the storage solution.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Storage Controller Base Unit |
| Interface | 4x 6Gb/s SAS (SFF-8088) |
Additional Specifications
| System | NetApp DE5600 |
| Model | DE5600-BASE-ESM |
Product Description
The NetApp DE5600-BASE-ESM serves as the foundational element and primary controller for the DE5600 storage platform. This unit is responsible for managing the overall operation of the storage system, including handling I/O requests from servers, orchestrating data placement and retrieval, and ensuring the integrity of the stored data. Its design emphasizes high availability through redundant controller architecture, meaning that if one controller fails, the other can seamlessly take over, preventing service interruptions. Equipped with four 6Gb/s SAS interfaces, typically using SFF-8088 connectors, the DE5600-BASE-ESM is designed to connect to external disk shelves. These interfaces allow for high-speed data transfer between the controller and the drives housed in the shelves, enabling the system to scale its storage capacity as needed. The controller manages the SAS expanders within the shelves, presenting a unified storage pool to the connected servers. As the 'Base & Redundant Controller' unit, it forms the core of the DE5600's functionality. It integrates with NetApp's ONTAP software (or a related operating system) to provide advanced storage features such as RAID protection, snapshots, replication, and thin provisioning. This makes the DE5600-BASE-ESM a robust solution for businesses requiring reliable and scalable storage infrastructure.
