Key Features & Benefits

• Broad Disk Shelf Compatibility: Specifically engineered for NetApp DS4246, DS2246, and DS4486 disk shelf enclosures, ensuring proper fit and reliable operation within the shelf's I/O architecture.
• 6Gbps SAS Connectivity: Provides 2x 6Gbps SAS ports for connecting the drive shelf to the controller shelf, delivering high-speed, reliable data transmission for critical storage operations.
• Alternate Control Path (ACP) Support: Includes 2x GbE ACP ports, enabling out-of-band management and monitoring capability separate from the primary data path.
• Critical Replaceable Component: As a component providing core drive shelf intelligence, IOMs should be replaced promptly upon failure to maintain shelf availability and data access.
• Broad ONTAP Compatibility: Supported across numerous ONTAP versions (8.1.4 through 9.15.1RC1), ensuring compatibility with both legacy and modern NetApp storage deployments.
• Hot-Swap Capability: Depending on system configuration and ONTAP version, supports nondisruptive hot-swap replacement, minimizing storage downtime during maintenance.

Technical Specifications