u Scale-out network storage solution: controller unit
with 12 internal HDDs with up to 192 HDDs via
state-of-the-art SAS interface-connected expansion
units
DSA E‑Series represents the next generation of iSCSI
digital video disk arrays by Bosch. They are state-ofthe-art platforms designed for the security industries
most demanding digital video storage applications to
manage relentlessly growing digital video data. Since
HD IP cameras and encoders have entered the
surveillance market, the ever growing need for high
bandwidth and low complexity of the storage
infrastructure are the main challenges. The new
DSA E‑Series
is the answer to it.
System overview
DSA E‑Series is based on one 2U controller unit with
12 internal 3.5”, 7.2 K, SAS (Serial Attached SCSI),
enterprise HDDs (Nearline SAS).
The controller unit is available as a standard Simplex
Controller configuration and as a Dual Simplex
Controller configuration for high-capacity and extreme
performance requirements.
This storage system is a high-performance solution
designed with robust flexibility that makes it a great fit
for wide-ranging video surveillance requirements. Its
balanced performance is designed for supporting high
bandwidth and I/O intensive workloads.
u Configurable hardware-based RAID protection
(RAID‑5 or RAID‑6) for highest system performance
u Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and
cooling fans
u Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for highest speed
iSCSI connectivity
u Fully modular design for ease of service
The DSA E‑Series’ disk shelf option with a standard 2U
expansion unit with 12 x 3.5”, 7.2 K, SAS, enterprise
HDD and a high-density 4U expansion unit with 60 x
3.5”, 7.2 K, SAS, enterprise HDD enable custom
configurations that can be optimized for any
environment.
And the
DSA E‑Series’ fully redundant I/O paths,
advanced protection features, and extensive
diagnostic capabilities deliver high levels of
availability, integrity, and security.
Functions
DSA E‑Series is the co-branded E2600 series from
NetApp. It is a scale-out network storage solution that
provides security, highest “in-the-box” scalability,
peace-of-mind data protection, and simplified
management of all your video data. NetApp pioneered
the iSCSI protocol years ago and offers with the new
E2600 product line a high-end product for the physical
security market.
DSA E‑Series
in Simplex Controller configuration
allows connecting up to seven disk shelf expansion
units (12 x HDDs per expansion shelf) to one Single
Controller base unit.
2 | DSA E-Series 4TB
In Dual Simplex Controller configuration up to three
high-density shelf expansion units (60 x HDDs per
expansion shelf) to one Dual Controller base unit may
be connected. But note: The capacity must be equally
assigned to each controller of the Dual Controller
system.
It is a fully featured RAID protected disk array which
provides RAID‑5 protection for capacity-oriented
environments and RAID‑6 protection for availabilityoriented environments. The RAID protection is based
on a hardware RAID implementation for highest
system performance. RAID‑6 is highly recommended if
the system will be used with a larger number of disk
shelf expansion units.
High reliability and availability
DSA E‑Series
keeps your data safe and available with
redundant hot-swappable power and fans, and
protection from double-disk failure and single bit
errors during RAID rebuilds with high performance
RAID‑6.
With over 20 years of storage development experience,
DSA E‑Series
is based on a field-proven design
architected to provide high reliability and availability.
Its redundant components, automated path failover,
and online administration keep organizations
productive 24 x 7 x 365.
Further high-availability features include:
• Automatic drive failover and detection and rebuild
using global hot spare drives
• Mirrored data cache with battery backup and destage
to flash
• SANtricity Proactive Drive Health monitoring
identifies problem drives before they create issues
Monitoring
Full SNMP support with MIB‑II and NetApp custom
MIBs supported. In case of component failures SNMP,
e-mail alert notifications will be generated.
Additionally, an Event Monitor for sending alert
notifications to a central Major Event Log is available.
Management
NetApp SANtricity storage management software
combines robustness and ease of use. Full-time
storage administrators appreciate the extensive
configuration flexibility which allows optimal
performance tuning and complete control over data
placement. Part-time system administrators love the
intuitive interface and wizards designed to simplify
their tasks. With its dynamic capabilities, SANtricity
software supports on-the-fly expansion,
reconfiguration, and maintenance without interrupting
storage system I/O. SANtricity software is available as
32‑bit and 64‑bit Microsoft OS installation package.
Certifications and approvals
RegionCertification
EuropeCEDSA E-Series 4TB
USAULDSA E-Series
Installation/configuration notes
Installable on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Clients,
SANtricity storage management software provides
easy central management of all DSA E‑Series arrays
available within one network. There is no additional
software necessary to be installed on peripheral
devices. In addition, the system provides a powerful
Command Line Interface (CLI) which is fully remote
accessible by SSH (Secure Shell).
DSA E‑Series offers per controller a serial console
connector and two dedicated Ethernet management
ports for management access and 2 x 10 Gigabit
Ethernet iSCSI host ports. Each port must be
configured with a separate IP address; the two iSCSI
host ports are separated access paths to the storage
system and represent an individual iSCSI target each.
The net capacity available is shown in the following
table:
Configuration Information
(RAID-5)
Controller Unit (12 x 4 TB)40964
Expansion Unit (12 x 4 TB)
Expansion Unit (60 x 4 TB)204820
Configuration Information
(RAID-6)
Controller Unit (12 x 4 TB)37240
Expansion Unit (12 x 4 TB)37240
Expansion Unit (60 x 4 TB)
Net Capacity (GB)
40964
Net Capacity (GB)
186200
The limitations for the number of concurrent iSCSI
sessions and bandwidth are outlined in the table
below (specifications per controller only):
Network Uplink 1 GbE (RAID-5)
iSCSI
Single
port
Sessions
400500 / 32500 / 60
Bandwidth
Mbps
(Base Unit
12 x HDD)
Bandwidth Mbps
(min. 1 x Base Unit + 1 x
Expansion Unit:
24 x HDD)
Dual
port
300 per
port
500 / 32800 / 160
3 | DSA E-Series 4TB
Network Uplink 10 GbE (RAID-5)
iSCSI
Single
port
Dual
port
Network Uplink 1 GbE (RAID-6)
iSCSI
Single
port
Dual
port
Network Uplink 10 GbE (RAID-6)
Sessions
400500 / 32800 / 60
300 per
port
Sessions
400400 / 25600 / 50
300 per
port
iSCSI
Sessions
Bandwidth
(Base Unit
12 x HDD)
Bandwidth
(Base Unit
12 x HDD)
Bandwidth
(Base Unit
12 x HDD)
Mbps
500 / 32800 / 160
Mbps
400 / 25600 / 50
Mbps
Bandwidth Mbps
(min. 1 x Base Unit + 1 x
Expansion Unit:
24 x HDD)
Bandwidth Mbps
(min. 1 x Base Unit + 1 x
Expansion Unit:
24 x HDD)
Bandwidth Mbps
(min. 1 x Base Unit + 1 x
Expansion Unit:
24 x HDD)
Dimensions Controller Unit and Expansion Unit 12AT
Dimensions Expansion Unit 60AT
Single
port
Dual
port
400400 / 25600 / 50
300 per
port
Notice
iSCSI session specifications refer to the total
number of recording and replay sessions.
Bandwidth data refer to <Recording> / <Replay>.
The maximum overall bandwidth of a Dual
Controller (Duplex) system is: 1920 Mbps read /
write throughput in a 10 GbE uplink network.
Notice
DSA E‑Series in Simplex Controller configuration
are only supported by BVIP Firmware 5.52 and
later and
DSA E‑Series in Dual Simplex Controller
configuration are only supported by BVIP
Firmware 5.60 and later and VRM 3.0 and later.
DSA E‑Series controller units and 2U expansion
units with 4 TB drives are only supported by BVIP
Firmware 5.60 and later, VRM 3.0 and later, and
Configuration Manager 5.10 and later.
VRM 2.30 and later.
400 / 25600 / 120
Front view Controller Unit
1 End Caps (the Left End Cap
has the Controller-Drive Tray
Summary LEDs)
2 Drive Canisters
Rear view Dual Controller Unit
4 | DSA E-Series 4TB
1 AC Power Connector on the AC
Power-Fan Canister
2 AC Power Switch
3 DC Power Connector and DC
Front view Expansion Unit 12AT
1 End Caps (the Left End Cap
has the Drive Tray LEDs)
2 Drives
3 Right End Cap
Rear view Expansion Unit 12AT
Power Switch on the Optional
DC Power-Fan Canister
Rear view Expansion Unit 60AT
1 Fan Canisters3 ESM Canisters
2 Power Canisters
Technical specifications
Simplex Controller 12 x 4 TB (DSA‑N2E6X4‑12AT) /
Dual Controller 12 x 4 TB (DSA‑N2C6X4‑12AT)
All parameters are per controller unit:
Electrical requirements
Parameter
Nominal voltage100 VAC240 VAC
Low rangeHigh range
1 ESM A Canister3 Power-Fan A Canister
2 ESM B Canister
Front view Expansion Unit 60AT
1 Drive Drawer 14 Drive Drawer 4
2 Drive Drawer 25 Drive Drawer 5
3 Drive Drawer 3
Frequency
Idle current3.97 A1.63 A
Maximum operating
current
Sequential drive
group spin up
Simultaneous drive
spin up
System rating plate
label
Battery data
Number of batteries2
Battery typeLi-ion
Weight of battery
Battery casingPack
Battery groupAccumulator
System hardware specifications
ChassisCE2600 controller-drive tray
50 to 60 Hz50 to 60 Hz
4.25 A1.68 A
4.27 A1.76 A
6.13 A2.71 A
7.0 A2.9 A
0.157 kg (0.346 lb)
conforms to the 483 mm
(19.0 in) rack standard
Power supplies
Maximum disk drives12 x 4 TB, 3.5”, Nearline SAS
Maximum net capacity~40900 GB (RAID‑5 configured)
Dual redundant, hot pluggable
5 | DSA E-Series 4TB
DDR2 memory (system RAM)2 GB
Integrated I/O2 x 100 Mbps management port;
Remote management (via LAN)Yes (plus serial console on
Mechanical
Dimensions (H x W x D)
• Controller-drive tray
• Shipping carton241.3 x 584.2 x 685.8 mm
Weight
• Maximum weight
• Maximum shipping weight
Space requirements
Front—cooling
Rear—cooling610 mm (24 in) clearance behind
Front of chassis—maintenance
Rear of chassis—maintenance610 mm (24 in) clearance behind
2 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet, copper
dedicated port)
86.4 x 482.6 x 552.5 mm
(3.4 x 19 x 21.75 in)
(9.5 x 23 x 27 in)
24.9 kg (54.9 lb) / 27 kg
(59.52 lb)
29.65 kg (65.37 lb) / 31.75 kg
(70.0 lb)
760 mm (30 in) clearance in front
of the cabinet
the cabinet
760 mm (30 in) clearance in front
of the cabinet
the cabinet
Nominal voltage100 VAC240 VAC
Frequency50 to 60 Hz50 to 60 Hz
Idle current2.96 A1.23 A
Maximum operating
current
Sequential drive
group spin up
Simultaneous drive
spin up
System rating plate
label
Power ratings—expansion unit
KVA0.276
AC Watts276
BTU/h
Note: for detailed information please see the NetApp E‑Series Storage
Systems Site Preparation Guide
System hardware specifications—expansion unit
ChassisDE1600 controller-drive tray
Power supplies
Maximum disk drives12 x 4 TB, 3.5”, Nearline SAS
Maximum net capacity~40900 GB (RAID‑5 configured)
3.03 A1.26 A
4.23 A1.76 A
4.43 A1.83 A
7.0 A2.9 A
954
conforms to the 483 mm
(19.0 in) rack standard
Dual redundant, hot pluggable
Environmental
Temperature
• Operating range (both
cabinet and subsystem)
• Maximum rate of change10 °C (50 °F) per hour
• Storage range-10 °C to +50 °C (+14 °F to
Relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Operating range (both
cabinet and subsystem)
• Storage range
Acoustic noise
• Sound power (standby
operation)
• Sound pressure (normal
operation)
+10 °C to +35 °C (+50 °F to
+95 °F)
+122 °F)
20 to 80%
10 to 90%
65 dB max
65 dBA max
Expansion Unit 12 x 4 TB (DSX‑N1D6X4‑12AT)
Electrical requirements—expansion unit
ParameterLow rangeHigh range
Integrated I/O
Mechanical—expansion unit
Dimensions (H x W x D)
• Drive tray
• Shipping carton241.3 x 584.2 x 685.8 mm
Weight
• Maximum weight
• Maximum shipping weight
Space requirements
Front—cooling760 mm (30 in) clearance in front
Rear—cooling
Front of chassis—maintenance760 mm (30 in) clearance in front
Rear of chassis—maintenance
6 Gb SAS
86.4 x 482.6 x 552.5 mm
(3.4 x 19 x 21.75 in)
(9.5 x 23 x 27 in)
27 kg (59.52 lb)
31.75 kg (70.0 lb)
of the cabinet
610 mm (24 in) clearance behind
the cabinet
of the cabinet
610 mm (24 in) clearance behind
the cabinet
6 | DSA E-Series 4TB
Environmental—expansion unit
Temperature
• Operating range (both
cabinet and subsystem)
• Maximum rate of change
+10 °C to +40 °C (+50 °F to
+104 °F)
10 °C (50 °F) per hour
• Storage range-10 °C to +50 °C (+14 °F to
+122 °F)
Relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Operating range (both
20 to 80%
cabinet and subsystem)
• Storage range10 to 90%
Acoustic noise
• Sound power (standby
65 dB max
operation)
• Sound pressure (normal
68 dB max
operation)
Expansion Unit 60 x 4 TB (DSX‑N6D6X4‑60AT)
Electrical requirements—expansion unit
ParameterLow rangeHigh range
Nominal voltage220 VAC240 VAC
Frequency50 to 60 Hz50 to 60 Hz
Idle current
Maximum operating
6.0 A6.0 A
7.56 A7.56 A
current
Power ratings—expansion unit
KVA1.268
AC Watts1222
BTU/h
4180
Note: for detailed information please see the NetApp E‑Series Storage
Systems Site Preparation Guide
System hardware specifications—expansion unit
ChassisDE6600 controller-drive tray
conforms to the 483 mm
(19.0 in) rack standard
Power supplies
Dual redundant, hot pluggable
Maximum disk drives60 x 4 TB, 3.5”, Nearline SAS
Maximum net capacity~204800 GB (RAID‑5
configured)
Integrated I/O
6 Gb SAS
Mechanical—expansion unit
Dimensions (H x W x D)
• Drive tray177.8 x 482.6 x 825.5 mm
(7.0 x 19 x 32.5 in)
• Shipping carton482.6 x 609.6 x 1009.7 mm
(19 x 24 x 39.75 in)
Weight
• Maximum weight
105.2 kg (232 lb)
• Maximum shipping weight193.2 kg (426 lb)
Space requirements
Front—cooling760 mm (30 in) clearance in front
of the cabinet
Rear—cooling
610 mm (24 in) clearance behind
the cabinet
Front of chassis—maintenance760 mm (30 in) clearance in front
of the cabinet
Rear of chassis—maintenance
610 mm (24 in) clearance behind
the cabinet
Environmental—expansion unit
Temperature
• Operating range
0 °C to +35 °C (+32 °F to +95 °F)
• Maximum rate of change10 °C (50 °F) per hour
• Storage range
-10 °C to +50 °C (+14 °F to
+122 °F)
Relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Operating range20 to 80%
• Storage range
10 to 90%
Acoustic noise
• Sound power (standby
65 dB max
operation)
• Sound pressure (normal
68 dB max
operation)
Notes:
General technical information for the RAID systems are
provided in the NetApp E‑Series Storage Systems Site
Preparation Guide (Information Web: http://
www.netapp.com; Part number: 54541-01, December
2012)
NetApp and SANtricity are registered trademarks of NetApp, all rights reserved. All data and
dimensions are referenced from the NetApp Site Preparation Guide and from the NetApp
Website and are subject to change without notice.
Ordering information
DSA E-Series Simplex Controller, 12 x 4 TB
High-performance, high-capacity storage system base
unit, iSCSI disk array, 12 x 4 TB HDD
Order number DSA-N2E6X4-12AT
7 | DSA E-Series 4TB
DSA E-Series Dual Controller, 12 x 4 TB
High-performance, high-capacity storage system base
unit, iSCSI disk array, 12 x 4 TB HDD, Dual Controller
Order number DSA-N2C6X4-12AT
DSA E-Series expansion, 12 x 4 TB
High-performance, high-capacity storage system
expansion unit, iSCSI disk array, 12 x 4 TB HDD
Order number DSX-N1D6X4-12AT
DSA E-Series expansion, 60 x 4 TB
High-performance, high-capacity storage system
expansion unit, iSCSI disk array, 60 x 4 TB HDD
Order number DSX-N6D6X4-60AT
Accessories
DSA E-Series storage expansion 4 TB
4 TB HDD
Order number DSA-EDTK-400A
DSA E-Series rack
Empty rack, 40U
Order number DSX-NRCK40-INT
Services
Warranty extension, Simplex Controller 12 x 4 TB
12-month warranty extension for
DSA E‑Series
base
unit, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSA-N2E6X4S-ESW
Parts delivery, expansion 60 x 4 TB
12-month parts delivery within 4 hours for
DSA E‑Series expansion unit, 60 x 4 TB
Order number DSX-N6D6X4S-4PD
Parts replacement, Simplex Controller 12 x 4 TB
12-month parts replacement within 4 hours for
DSA E‑Series base unit, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSA-N2E6X4S-4PR
Parts replacement, Dual Controller 12 x 4 TB
12-month parts replacement within 4 hours for
DSA E‑Series base unit Dual Controller, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSA-N2C6X4S-4PR
Parts replacement, expansion 12 x 4 TB
12-month parts replacement within 4 hours for
DSA E‑Series expansion unit, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSX-N1D6X4S-4PR
Parts replacement, expansion 60 x 4 TB
12-month parts replacement within 4 hours for
DSA E‑Series expansion unit, 60 x 4 TB
Order number DSX-N6D6X4S-4PR
Non-returnable disk, Simplex Controller 12 x 4 TB
12-month non-returnable disk option for DSA E‑Series
base unit, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSA-N2E6X4S-NRD
Warranty extension, Dual Controller 12 x 4 TB
12-month warranty extension for DSA E‑Series base
unit Dual Controller, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSA-N2C6X4S-ESW
Warranty extension, expansion 12 x 4 TB
12-month warranty extension for DSA E‑Series
expansion unit, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSX-N1D6X4S-ESW
Warranty extension, expansion 60 x 4 TB
12-month warranty extension for DSA E‑Series
expansion unit, 60 x 4 TB
Order number DSX-N6D6X4S-ESW
Parts delivery, Simplex Controller 12 x 4 TB
12-month parts delivery within 4 hours for
DSA E‑Series base unit, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSA-N2E6X4S-4PD
Parts delivery, Dual Controller 12 x 4 TB
12-month parts delivery within 4 hours for
DSA E‑Series base unit Dual Controller, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSA-N2C6X4S-4PD
Parts delivery, expansion 12 x 4 TB
12-month parts delivery within 4 hours for
DSA E‑Series expansion unit, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSX-N1D6X4S-4PD
Non-returnable disk, Dual Controller 12 x 4 TB
12-month non-returnable disk option for DSA E‑Series
base unit Dual Controller, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSA-N2C6X4S-NRD
Non-returnable disk, expansion 12 x 4 TB
12-month non-returnable disk option for DSA E‑Series
expansion unit, 12 x 4 TB
Order number DSX-N1D6X4S-NRD
Non-returnable disk, expansion 60 x 4 TB
12-month non-returnable disk option for DSA E‑Series
expansion unit, 60 x 4 TB
Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
130 Perinton Parkway
Fairport, New York, 14450, USA
Phone: +1 800 289 0096
Fax: +1 585 223 9180
security.sales@us.bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.us
Bosch Security Systems B.V.
P.O. Box 80002
5617 BA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Phone: + 31 40 2577 284
Fax: +31 40 2577 330
emea.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.com
Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd, Security
Systems
11 Bishan Street 21
Singapore 573943
Phone: +65 6571 2808
Fax: +65 6571 2699
apr.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.asia
Bosch (Shanghai) Security Systems Ltd.
201 Building, No. 333 Fuquan Road
North IBP
Changning District, Shanghai
200335 China
Phone +86 21 22181111
Fax: +86 21 22182398
www.boschsecurity.com.cn
Robert Bosch Ltda Security Systems Division
Via Anhanguera, Km 98
CEP 13065-900
Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Phone: +55 19 2103 2860
Fax: +55 19 2103 2862
latam.boschsecurity@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.com