PROTECT - Hybrid storage arrays

Exos PROTECT EP2U24

The Seagate® Exos® PROTECT EP2U24 is a petabyte-scale, rack-mounted storage system that provides low-latency block and file access, accelerated system performance, data protection options and advanced software features.

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Exos PROTECT EP2U24

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Optimised performance and versatility

This is the ideal solution for customers who need high-capacity storage and the utmost in low latency and high performance, leading scalability, versatile connectivity and high availability.

Seagate Exos PROTECT EP2U24 advanced storage array delivers a value-rich solution for applications that require performance, low latency, and dual-controller availability. Featuring advanced distributed autonomic protection technology (ADAPT) data protection and a full enterprise software stack, including virtual pools, thin provisioning, SSD read cache, encryption, auto-tiering, Snapshots and asynchronous replication.

Enterprise-grade platform

Offers primary storage for enterprise customers seeking quick, low latency performance in storage networks and direct storage applications.

Storage arrays with a 7th generation-based controller architecture deliver a rich set of enterprise features, including self-healing, optional auto-tiering, Snapshots, asynchronous replication and more.

High capacity. Small footprint.

Save space with up to 24 small form factor SSDs and/or hard drives, and dual controllers all in a 2U rack mount enclosure. Connect up to nine expansion enclosures for a maximum of 240 drives.

The ideal storage solution for workflows that need larger performance-oriented data storage and good space utilisation with modern data protection technology.

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Features

Exos EP2U12

Exos EP2U24

Exos EP5U84

Form factor

Form factor
2U

Form factor
5U

Max drives

Max drives
12

Max drives
24

Max drives
84

Drive interface

Drive interface
SAS

Host external ports

Host external ports
Four per controller, eight per system SFP+/SFP28 or mini-SAS HD

Host interface

Host interface
12 Gb SAS

32/16 Gb FC

25/10 GbE iSCSI

10GBASE-T Auto to 1Gb

Included software features

Included software features
Virtual or linear pools

Thin provisioning

SSD read cache

Encryption

Auto-tiering

Snapshots

Asynchronous replication

Data protection options

Data protection options
Improved ADAPT

NRAID

RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10

Expansion

Expansion
Up to 144 drives

Expansion
Up to 336 drives

Power supply

Power supply
580W (80 PLUS Platinum)

Power supply
2200W (80 PLUS Platinum)

Dimensions H x W x D

Dimensions H x W x D
88.9 mm x 483 mm x 630 mm

Dimensions H x W x D
220 mm x 483 mm x 933 mm

Weight with drives

Weight with drives
30 kg

Weight with drives
135 kg

Hot-swappable

Hot-swappable
Drives, PCMs, I/O modules

Hot-swappable
Drives, PSUs, cooling modules, I/O modules

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Exos PROTECT EP2U24

"Scalable, high performing, cost-effective"
"The unit was selected because of its scalability and performance, and as we place new workloads on it from our previous storage provider, our users have noted a performance increase. Therefore, the experience has been great on this basis."
"I can't say enough good things about this storage solution."
"This product performs well in our environment, and is the perfect solution for low-cost, low-maintenance storage. We were able to seamlessly expand our existing infrastructure at relatively low cost compared with the myriad alternatives that we investigated. This unit provides both flexible hard drive (for a limited budget), and hybrid flash configuration options, offering multi-core processing and fast streaming."

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"Does exactly the job it was built for in the predicted performance"
"Smoothly running systems even on high load. These systems bring enough IOs for our on-premises customers. These customers run businesses with production and service-oriented services."
"Great value for enterprise hardware"
"Great bang for your buck and easy to setup. Would consider using again for another solution."

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Exos PROTECT EP2U24

Optimised performance and versatility

This is the ideal solution for customers who need high-capacity storage and the utmost in low latency and high performance, leading scalability, versatile connectivity and high availability.

Enterprise-grade platform

Offers primary storage for enterprise customers seeking quick, low latency performance in storage networks and direct storage applications.

High capacity. Small footprint.

Save space with up to 24 small form factor SSDs and/or hard drives, and dual controllers all in a 2U rack mount enclosure. Connect up to nine expansion enclosures for a maximum of 240 drives.

Which PROTECT system is right for you?

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