Exos FUSE · 2U · 24 Bays
Exos FUSE AP2U24 24-bay 2U storage server
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Seagate® Exos® FUSE AP2U24 is the datasphere’s value rich performance storage server. Leverage the latest drive technologies and modern compute in a cost-effective, scalable 2U, 24-drive rack mounted storage enclosure.
Up to 24 × 2.5-inch SFF drives for a small-footprint, high-performance build
10GbE, 25GbE and 100GbE I/O options for modern network infrastructures
AMD SP3 EPYC CPU with 12 or 16 cores per controller
80 Plus Platinum power supply options with certified adaptive cooling
What is the Exos FUSE AP2U24?
Seagate® Exos® FUSE AP2U24 is the datasphere’s value rich performance storage server. Leverage the latest drive technologies and modern compute in a cost-effective, scalable 2U, 24-drive rack mounted storage enclosure.
Harness fast data transfers with Seagate SSD drives and 12Gb/s SAS interface performance, and build an efficient compute and storage environment with modern processing power and mass storage.
Select controller performance and high-availability options, and support modern network infrastructures with 10GbE, 25GbE and 100GbE I/O options.
Experience a modular solution that’s easily serviceable, allowing for interchangeability with other Exos products. Ensure data is constantly available with hot-swappable power and system fan modules, drives and expander cards — and right-size your compute and storage configuration by purchasing only what you need.
Which four application profiles suit the Exos FUSE AP2U24?
Seagate lists four best-fit application profiles for this platform.
Small Footprint, High Performance
Small footprint, high-performance requirements where 24 small form factor bays in 2U give you IOPS density without a taller chassis.
High Bandwidth, Low Latency
High-bandwidth and low-latency environments, with fast data transfers from Seagate SSD drives and 12Gb/s SAS interface performance.
4K and 8K Workflows
4K and 8K workflows, medical offices and surveillance — sustained streaming performance where the compute sits next to the media.
Image Sequence Processing
Image sequence processing and media & entertainment pipelines that benefit from converged compute and storage.
What compute and memory does the AP2U24 controller module provide?
Every FUSE system takes one or two identical AP-BV-1 controller modules — the same compute, memory and I/O building block across the family.
AMD EPYC Compute
AMD SP3 7292P EPYC CPU with 12 or 16 cores at 2.0GHz per controller, giving you real server-class processing where the data already lives.
Up to 256GB DDR4
Four DDR4-3200 DIMM slots taking 32, 64 or 128GB modules — 128GB or 256GB of memory per controller.
10/25GbE Onboard
On-board NVidia CX4 dual-port 10/25GbE I/O plus dual-port 1GbE for management and data, and 12G x4 mini-SAS HD external expansion ports.
M.2 NVMe Boot
Single or dual M.2 NVMe SSD for redundant boot and logs, keeping the OS off the data drives entirely.
Which AP2U24 modules are interchangeable with other Exos systems?
A modular solution that’s easily serviceable, allowing for interchangeability with other Exos products.
Exos FUSE AP2U24 specifications
Key specifications for the 24-bay 2U storage server, taken from the Seagate datasheet.
| Form factor | 2U rackmount |
|---|---|
| Max drives per enclosure | Up to 24 × 2.5-inch SFF drives |
| Controllers | One or two AP-BV-1 Controllers, redundancy optional |
| CPU | AMD SP3 7292P EPYC CPU (12, 16 Core) |
| Memory | 4 × DDR4-3200MHz DIMM slots — 32, 64, 128GB DIMM support |
| Internal boot drive | Single or Dual M.2 NVMe SSD for Redundant Boot/Logs |
| Onboard I/O | On-board NVidia CX4 Dual Port 10/25GbE I/O, 2 × 1GbE onboard connections (Management / Data) |
| PCIe expansion | One low-profile, half-length PCI Express Gen 4 ×16 Host Interface Slot; One OCP v2.0 Gen 4×8 host interface slot |
| Storage infrastructure | Gen 4 ×8 PCIe Lanes to 12G Broadcom SAS Controller, Dual 12G ×4 Mini-SAS HD External Expansion Ports |
| Inter-controller link | PCI Express Gen 3 ×16 NTB Inter-controller Interface |
| Optional networking | Dual QSFP port Nvidia CX6 100GbE with interface card |
| Redundant path | Yes (SAS only) |
| Management / status reporting | Redfish API + IPMI + SES |
| Device support | 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA SSDs |
| Power supply | 764W max output per PSU, Ecodesign (Model SPASGAT-01) — Platinum |
| Input power requirements | 100V–240V AC 60Hz/50Hz |
| Physical | Height 87.9mm / 3.46 in · Width 443mm / 17.44 in · Depth 630mm / 24.8 in · Width with ear mounts 483mm / 19.01 in |
| Weight | 17kg / 38 lb (30kg / 66 lb with drives) |
| Operating temperature | ASHRAE A2, 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F), derate 1°C/300m above 900m |
| Operating humidity | 8% RH to 85% RH, max DP 21°C / 5% to 100% noncondensing |
| Operating shock | 5 Gs, 10ms, half sine pulses |
| Operating vibration | 0.21 Gs rms, 5Hz to 500Hz random |
| Hot-swappable components | SSDs (in chassis data slots), power supply and cooling modules units (PCU), controllers |
| Environmental standards | RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), REACH Directive (EC/1907/2006), Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC) |
Specifications are taken from the Seagate Exos FUSE AP2U24 datasheet (DS2051.2-2603US). For a full list of supported drives, please contact your account or sales manager. Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors.
How does the AP2U24 compare with the AP2U12 and AP5U84?
We’ve laid them out side by side so you can quickly spot what fits your needs.
| AP2U12 | AP2U24 | AP5U84 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form factor | 2U | 2U | 5U |
| Drive slots | 12 | 24 | 84 |
| Drive support | SAS | SAS | SAS |
| CPU | AMD embedded-class EPYC 7292P: 12 or 16 core @ 2.0GHz | AMD embedded-class EPYC 7292P: 12 or 16 core @ 2.0GHz | AMD embedded-class EPYC 7292P: 12 or 16 core @ 2.0GHz |
| Memory | 4 × 32GB or 4 × 64GB DDR4 DIMMs (128GB or 256GB per controller) @ 3200MHz | 4 × 32GB or 4 × 64GB DDR4 DIMMs (128GB or 256GB per controller) @ 3200MHz | 4 × 32GB or 4 × 64GB DDR4 DIMMs (128GB or 256GB per controller) @ 3200MHz |
| Onboard I/O | On-board NVidia CX4 dual port 10/25GbE I/O, 2 × 1GbE onboard connections (management / data), 12G ×4 mini-SAS HD external ports | On-board NVidia CX4 dual port 10/25GbE I/O, 2 × 1GbE onboard connections (management / data), 12G ×4 mini-SAS HD external ports | On-board NVidia CX4 dual port 10/25GbE I/O, 2 × 1GbE onboard connections (management / data), 12G ×4 mini-SAS HD external ports |
| PCIe expansion | One low-profile, half-length PCI Express Gen 4 ×16 host interface slot, one OCP v2.0 Gen 4×8 host interface slot | One low-profile, half-length PCI Express Gen 4 ×16 host interface slot, one OCP v2.0 Gen 4×8 host interface slot | One low-profile, half-length PCI Express Gen 4 ×16 host interface slot, one OCP v2.0 Gen 4×8 host interface slot |
| Optional networking | Dual QSFP port Nvidia CX6 100GbE with interface card | Dual QSFP port Nvidia CX6 100GbE with interface card | Dual QSFP port Nvidia CX6 100GbE with interface card |
| Internal boot drive | 256GB M.2 NVMe boot SSD | Single or Dual M.2 NVMe SSD for Redundant Boot/Logs | 256GB M.2 NVMe boot SSD |
| Power supply | 764W (80 PLUS Platinum) | 764W (80 PLUS Platinum) | 2200W (80 PLUS Platinum) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 88.9mm x 483mm x 630mm | 87.9mm x 443mm x 630mm | 220mm x 483mm x 933mm |
| Weight | 30kg | 17kg (30kg with drives) | 135kg |
| Hot-swappable components | HDDs and SSDs (in chassis data slots), power supply and cooling module units (PCU), controllers | SSDs (in chassis data slots), power supply and cooling modules units (PCU), controllers | HDDs and SSDs (in chassis data slots), power supply units (PSU), cooling modules, side-plane expanders, controllers |
Where the AP2U24 is deployed
Where our solution architects deploy this converged platform most often.
Exos FUSE AP2U24 datasheet
Seagate documentation for this storage server, hosted on our CDN.
Exos FUSE AP2U24: frequently asked questions
Compute, drive support, networking and procurement answers for the 24-bay 2U storage server.
Seagate® Exos® FUSE AP2U24 is the datasphere’s value rich performance storage server. It lets you leverage the latest drive technologies and modern compute in a cost-effective, scalable 2U, 24-drive rack mounted storage enclosure.
Up to 24 × 2.5-inch small form factor drives per enclosure. For a full list of supported drives, contact your account or sales manager.
It supports modern network infrastructures with 10GbE, 25GbE and 100GbE I/O options. Onboard I/O is NVidia CX4 dual-port 10/25GbE with dual 1GbE management and data connections; dual QSFP-port Nvidia CX6 100GbE is available with an interface card.
Small footprint, high-performance requirements; high-bandwidth and low-latency environments; 4K and 8K workflows, medical offices and surveillance; and image sequence processing and media & entertainment.
Yes. The system takes one or two AP-BV-1 controllers, with redundancy optional — so you can select controller performance and high-availability options and right-size your compute and storage configuration by purchasing only what you need.
Maximum power output per PSU is 764W, using Ecodesign Platinum power supplies (Model SPASGAT-01). Input power requirement is 100V–240V AC at 60Hz/50Hz. Power consumption is reduced via 80 Plus Platinum power supply options with certified adaptive cooling technology.
SSDs in the chassis data slots, power supply and cooling module units (PCU) and the controllers themselves. Data stays constantly available through hot-swappable power and system fan modules, drives and expander cards.
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