Exos PROTECT · 2U · 12 Bays
Exos PROTECT EP2U12 12-bay 2U dual-controller array
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The Seagate® Exos® PROTECT EP2U12 is a cost-effective, petabyte-scale, rack-mounted block storage system that includes self-healing technology, advanced data protection and a full software stack.
Up to 12 SSDs or hard drives with dual controllers in a 2U enclosure
Connect up to nine expansion enclosures for a total of 120 drives
Seagate’s 7th generation controller architecture for long-term reliability
Advanced distributed autonomic protection with rapid parallel rebuild
What is the Exos PROTECT EP2U12?
The Seagate® Exos® PROTECT EP2U12 is a cost-effective, petabyte-scale, rack-mounted block storage system that includes self-healing technology, advanced data protection and a full software stack.
High capacity. Small footprint. Save space with up to 12 SSD or hard drives and dual controllers — all in a 2U rack mount enclosure. Connect up to nine expansion enclosures for a total of 120 drives. It is the ideal data storage solution for emerging customers who need advanced data storage, flexibility and the highest capacity drives with the least power consumption.
Enterprise-grade platform. The standard for storage administrators seeking petabyte capability, frictionless integration, advanced features and data protection options along with management simplicity. Essential software features include auto-tiering, Snapshots, asynchronous replication and virtual pools.
Seagate’s 7th generation controller architecture yields long-term storage reliability, and the best value for performance and cost.
Why choose the EP2U12 as a first petabyte-capable array?
Three reasons emerging enterprises choose this 2U array as their first petabyte-capable block storage platform.
High Capacity, Small Footprint
Up to 12 SSDs or hard drives and dual controllers in 2U, expandable to 120 drives. Ideal for customers who need advanced data storage, flexibility and the highest capacity drives with the least power consumption.
Enterprise-Grade Platform
The standard for storage administrators seeking petabyte capability, frictionless integration, advanced features and data protection options along with management simplicity.
Ultimate Availability
Self-healing technology, redundant hot-swappable controllers, drives, fans and power supplies with automatic failover and dual-path support — nearly eliminating downtime.
Which enterprise software features ship with the EP2U12?
The same full enterprise software stack ships across every PROTECT array — the difference between models is density, not capability.
Pools & Provisioning
Virtual or linear pools with thin provisioning, so capacity is allocated as it is consumed rather than reserved up front.
SSD Read Cache & Auto-Tiering
Optional auto-tiering and SSD read cache place hot data on flash automatically, without changing how applications address the volume.
Snapshots & Replication
Snapshots and asynchronous replication give you point-in-time recovery locally and a copy of record off-array.
ADAPT, RAID & Encryption
Improved ADAPT, NRAID and RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10, with drive-level encryption for data at rest.
Which EP2U12 components are redundant and hot-swappable?
Redundant hot-swappable controllers, drives, fans and power supplies with automatic failover and dual-path support to every drive.
Exos PROTECT EP2U12 specifications
Key specifications for the 12-bay 2U array. Full details are in the Seagate datasheet.
| Form factor | 2U rackmount |
|---|---|
| Drive slots | 12 |
| Drive support | SAS SSDs and hard drives |
| Expansion | Up to nine expansion enclosures — 120 drives total |
| Maximum drives (system) | Up to 144 drives |
| Host ports | Four per controller, eight per system — SFP+ / SFP28 or mini-SAS HD |
| Host connectivity | 12Gb SAS · 32/16Gb FC · 25/10GbE iSCSI · 10GBASE-T Auto to 1Gb |
| Data protection | Improved ADAPT · NRAID · RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Software features | Virtual or linear pools · Thin provisioning · SSD read cache · Encryption · Auto-tiering · Snapshots · Asynchronous replication |
| Controller architecture | Seagate 7th generation |
| Power supply | 580W (80 PLUS Platinum) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 88.9mm x 483mm x 630mm |
| Weight | 30kg |
| High availability | Redundant hot-swappable controllers, drives, fans and power supplies with automatic failover and dual-path support |
| Hot-swappable components | Drives, PCMs, I/O modules |
Specifications are taken from the Seagate Exos PROTECT EP2U12 datasheet (DS1994.10-2603US). Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors.
How does the EP2U12 compare with the EP2U24 and EP5U84?
We’ve laid them out side by side so you can quickly spot what fits your needs.
| EP2U12 | EP2U24 | EP5U84 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form factor | 2U | 2U | 5U |
| Drive slots | 12 | 24 | 84 |
| Drive support | SAS | SAS | SAS |
| Host ports | Four per controller, eight per system SFP+ / SFP28 or mini-SAS HD | Four per controller, eight per system SFP+ / SFP28 or mini-SAS HD | Four per controller, eight per system SFP+ / SFP28 or mini-SAS HD |
| Host connectivity | 12Gb SAS · 32/16 Gb FC · 25/10 GbE iSCSI · 10GBASE-T Auto to 1Gb | 12Gb SAS · 32/16 Gb FC · 25/10 GbE iSCSI · 10GBASE-T Auto to 1Gb | 12Gb SAS · 32/16 Gb FC · 25/10 GbE iSCSI · 10GBASE-T Auto to 1Gb |
| Software features | Virtual or linear pools · Thin provisioning · SSD read cache · Encryption · Auto-tiering · Snapshots · Asynchronous replication | Virtual or linear pools · Thin provisioning · SSD read cache · Encryption · Auto-tiering · Snapshots · Asynchronous replication | Virtual or linear pools · Thin provisioning · SSD read cache · Encryption · Auto-tiering · Snapshots · Asynchronous replication |
| Data protection | Improved ADAPT · NRAID · RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 | Improved ADAPT · NRAID · RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 | Improved ADAPT · NRAID · RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Maximum drives | Up to 144 drives | Up to 144 drives | Up to 336 drives |
| Power supply | 580W (80 PLUS Platinum) | 580W (80 PLUS Platinum) | 2200W (80 PLUS Platinum) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 88.9mm x 483mm x 630mm | 88.9mm x 483mm x 630mm | 220mm x 483mm x 933mm |
| Weight | 30kg | 30kg | 135kg |
| Hot-swappable components | Drives, PCMs, I/O modules | Drives, PCMs, I/O modules | Drives, PSUs, cooling modules, I/O modules |
“Good features — we chose this device because ADAPT will help us in dealing with unexpected disasters.”
Where the EP2U12 is deployed
Where our solution architects deploy this array most often.
Exos PROTECT EP2U12 datasheet
Seagate documentation for this array, hosted on our CDN.
Exos PROTECT EP2U12: frequently asked questions
Capacity, expansion, protection and procurement answers for the 12-bay 2U array.
The Seagate® Exos® PROTECT EP2U12 is a cost-effective, petabyte-scale, rack-mounted block storage system that includes self-healing technology, advanced data protection and a full software stack. It holds up to 12 SSDs or hard drives with dual controllers in a 2U rack mount enclosure.
You can connect up to nine expansion enclosures for a total of 120 drives, and the platform supports up to 144 drives per system.
It is the ideal data storage solution for emerging customers who need advanced data storage, flexibility and the highest capacity drives with the least power consumption, and the standard for storage administrators seeking petabyte capability with management simplicity.
Improved ADAPT (advanced distributed autonomic protection technology), NRAID and RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10, plus drive-level encryption. Self-healing technology with redundant hot-swappable components and automatic failover nearly eliminates downtime.
Essential software features include auto-tiering, Snapshots, asynchronous replication and virtual pools, along with thin provisioning, SSD read cache and encryption.
Four host ports per controller and eight per system using SFP+ / SFP28 or mini-SAS HD, supporting 12Gb SAS, 32/16Gb Fibre Channel, 25/10GbE iSCSI and 10GBASE-T auto-negotiating down to 1Gb.
Seagate’s 7th generation controller architecture yields long-term storage reliability, and the best value for performance and cost. Seagate builds the drives, storage controllers and chassis, so the whole system is designed and tested together.
Our storage specialists are here to help you find the right solution for your data challenges. BlueAlly (DiskDataWorks.com) is an authorized Seagate reseller — call 844-356-5142 or request a quote online.
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