Disk Array Western Digital 2U24 11.52 TB

The Western Digital Disk Array 2U24 11.52 TB is a high-density flash storage platform designed for Software-Defined Storage (SDS) systems and small to medium businesses. Housed in a 2U rack chassis, the unit supports up to 24 2.5" SAS or SATA SSD modules and offers a total installed capacity of 11.52 TB with SSD drives. The array uses a 12Gb/s SAS III interface and is intended to provide a balance of performance and capacity in a compact form factor (446 mm W x 536 mm D x 87.4 mm H).

Advantages

The 2U24 array combines high drive density and scalable connectivity to deliver high IOPS and low latency suitable for demanding workloads. Its SAS3 12Gb/s interface allows connection of multiple hosts, while the rack-mounted 2U chassis conserves data center space. The product is available in grey and black and comes preinstalled with SSDs for immediate deployment.

Suitable for

• Software-Defined Storage (SDS) platforms
• Virtualization and database workloads requiring high IOPS
• Small to medium business storage consolidation
• High-density rack deployments where space is limited

Key specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Model: 2U24
• MPN: 1ES1062
• EAN: 8592978249212
• Installed capacity: 11.52 TB (SSD)
• Supported drives: Up to 24 x 2.5" SAS or SATA SSD
• Number of installed drives: 12
• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS (SAS III)
• Form factor: 2U rack chassis
• Dimensions: 446 mm (W) x 536 mm (D) x 87.4 mm (H)
• Colour: Grey, Black

How to use

Mount the 2U chassis into a standard 19-inch rack and connect host systems using the 12Gb/s SAS interface. Populate the available 2.5" drive bays with compatible SAS or SATA SSDs as required, noting the product ships with 12 installed SSDs and supports up to 24 drives. Configure the array within your SDS software to define capacity pools, RAID or erasure coding settings, and host access controls. Monitor performance and drive health using your chosen management tools.

Recommendations

Use enterprise-grade SAS or SATA SSDs compatible with the chassis, ensure proper cooling and rack airflow in the data center, and follow vendor guidelines for firmware updates and routine monitoring to maintain performance and reliability.