Once installed and configured, the DE224C is a managed component of the larger E-Series system. Day-to-day operation is handled by the SANtricity software, which provides all the necessary tools.
storage aggregate create -aggregate <aggr_name> -disklist <disk1>,<disk2>... Netapp Naj-1501 Manual
The (often marketed as the DS224C or used within FAS2600/FAS2700 series systems) is a high-performance, 2U, 24-bay disk shelf designed to expand the storage capacity of NetApp FAS and AFF storage systems. Core Specifications Form Factor : 2U rack-mountable chassis. Once installed and configured, the DE224C is a
Locate the physical U-shaped ID button/display on the front or rear of the shelf. Press and hold the button until the number blinks. The (often marketed as the DS224C or used
The primary management software for this hardware is NetApp’s . As an E-Series platform component, the NAJ-1501 relies on SANtricity for its configuration, management, and monitoring needs, providing a robust and intuitive interface for storage administrators to oversee all aspects of the array.
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Manual Reference | |---------|--------------|------------------| | No console output | Wrong baud rate (should be 115200) | Appendix A: Serial Settings | | Yellow status LED | Fault detected – run system health show | Chapter 3: LED Interpretation | | SAS shelf not seen | Cable fault or wrong port mapping | Chapter 5: SAS Connections | | Power cycling loop | Corrupt boot device – boot from USB recovery | Chapter 7: Boot Media Recovery |
The cabling scheme is critical for performance and redundancy. The DE224C connects to an E-Series controller shelf using its two I/O Modules (IOM A and IOM B).