Is it allowed to mix of multiple capacities of the same drive type in internal shelf
Applies to
- ONTAP 9
- AFF A150
- AFF A250
- ASA A150
- ASA A250
- AFF C250
- FAS2720
- FAS2750
- FAS2820
- DS212C/DS460
- DS224C
- NS224
Answer
No, when configuring the above systems for new installations, do not mix storage drives of different capacities
FAS Systems
Mixing HDDs and SSDs is allowed in FAS systems, but the minimum drive count must be maintained, as well as capacities
- FAS2820: Minimum required drives are 12, allowing various pre-configured combinations of HDD and SSD packs
- FAS2720: Similar rules to FAS2820, allowing any combination of HDD and SSD packs as long as the total count is 12 drives
- FAS2750: Minimum drive count is 12, despite having 24 slots available. Maximum drive limits depend on the shelf type
Additional Information
Examples
- DS212C/DS460: Does not allow 4TB and 10TB drives in the same chassis.
- DS224C: Does not allow 1.2TB and 1.8TB drives in the same chassis.
- NS224: Does not allow 3.8TB and 7.6TB drives in the same chassis.
