Exos PROTECT · 2U · 24 Bays
Exos PROTECT EP2U24 24-bay 2U dual-controller array
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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.
Up to 24 small form factor SSDs and/or hard drives with dual controllers
Connect up to nine expansion enclosures for a maximum of 240 drives
Advanced distributed autonomic protection with rapid parallel rebuild
Plus 12Gb SAS, 25/10GbE iSCSI and 10GBASE-T host options
What is the 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.
Optimized 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. The Seagate Exos PROTECT EP2U24 advanced storage array delivers a value-rich solution for applications that require performance, low latency, and dual-controller availability.
It features 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.
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.
Why choose the EP2U24 for low-latency block and file access?
The performance-oriented member of the PROTECT family — 24 small form factor bays for IOPS density in 2U.
Optimized Performance and Versatility
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, with a 7th generation-based controller architecture.
High Capacity, Small Footprint
The ideal storage solution for workflows that need larger performance-oriented data storage and good space utilization with modern data protection technology.
Which enterprise software features ship with the EP2U24?
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.
How much IOPS density do 24 small form factor bays give in 2U?
Flexible hard drive configurations for a limited budget, and hybrid flash configuration options offering multi-core processing and fast streaming.
Exos PROTECT EP2U24 specifications
Key specifications for the 24-bay 2U array. Full details are in the Seagate datasheet.
| Form factor | 2U rackmount |
|---|---|
| Drive slots | 24 small form factor |
| Drive support | SAS SSDs and hard drives; hybrid flash configurations |
| Expansion | Up to nine expansion enclosures — 240 drives maximum |
| 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 EP2U24 datasheet (DS1981.11-2603US). Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors.
How does the EP2U24 compare with the EP2U12 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 |
“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.”
Where the EP2U24 is deployed
Where our solution architects deploy this array most often.
Exos PROTECT EP2U24 datasheet
Seagate documentation for this array, hosted on our CDN.
Exos PROTECT EP2U24: frequently asked questions
Performance, expansion, protection and procurement answers for the 24-bay 2U array.
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.
Save space with up to 24 small form factor SSDs and/or hard drives and dual controllers all in a 2U rack mount enclosure, then connect up to nine expansion enclosures for a maximum of 240 drives.
It 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 — and offers primary storage for enterprise customers seeking quick, low latency performance in storage networks and direct storage applications.
ADAPT is advanced distributed autonomic protection technology. It is included alongside a full enterprise software stack — virtual pools, thin provisioning, SSD read cache, encryption, auto-tiering, Snapshots and asynchronous replication — plus NRAID and RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10.
Yes. The unit provides both flexible hard drive configurations for a limited budget and hybrid flash configuration options, offering multi-core processing and fast streaming, with SSD read cache and optional auto-tiering.
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.
Both are 2U dual-controller arrays with identical connectivity, software and protection features. The EP2U24 takes 24 small form factor drives for higher IOPS density and expands to 240 drives; the EP2U12 takes 12 drives (typically higher-capacity 3.5-inch) and expands to 120.
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