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NetApp DS4243 - $150 (big lake)
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The NetApp DS4243
is a versatile 4U disk shelf that supports up to 24 hot-swappable 3.5" drive bays. It was originally designed for use with FAS/V-series storage systems and is widely used for enterprise capacity and performance expansion.
Core Technical Specifications
Feature Details
Form Factor 4U Rack-mountable
Drive Bays 24 (LFF 3.5")
Interface 3Gb/s SAS (SAS-1)
I/O Modules Dual IOM3 (default); upgradeable to IOM6
Host Ports SFF-8436 (QSFP+ connectors)
Power Supplies 2 or 4 redundant, hot-pluggable 580W AC PSUs
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions: 7.00" (H) x 19.00" (W) x 24.00" (D).
Weight: ~110 lbs (49.9 kg) fully loaded; ~45 lbs (20 kg) empty.
Operating Temp: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C).
Voltage: 100–120V or 200–240V AC, 50–60Hz.
Supported Drive Types
The DS4243
supports a mix of performance and capacity media, though mixing SAS and SATA in the same shelf is generally not recommended.
SATA: 1TB, 2TB, 3TB (7.2k RPM).
SAS: 300GB, 450GB, 600GB (15k RPM).