NetApp Enterprise HDD 20TB SATA
Brand: NetApp | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: X11424A-R6 | Part #: X11424A-R6 | MPN: X11424A-R6
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About the NetApp Enterprise HDD 20TB SATA
NetApp Enterprise HDD 20TB SATA — 20TB raw capacity, nearline-class performance — represents the capacity tier for consolidated workloads in mid-to-large enterprise storage deployments. This NetApp-qualified X11424A-R6 drive is engineered as a field-replaceable unit (FRU) for NetApp FAS and AFF series systems, delivering cost-effective bulk storage without compromise on reliability or firmware management. The 3.5-inch LFF form factor integrates seamlessly into the DS460C disk shelf, enabling storage architects to scale capacity rapidly while maintaining enterprise-class vibration compensation and ONTAP ecosystem compatibility.
As a nearline SATA HDD, this drive bridges performance and economy—ideal for archival, cold-tier tiering, and capacity-heavy workloads that don't demand SSD speeds. NetApp firmware management ensures drive health monitoring and seamless integration across ONTAP versions per the NetApp Hardware Universe. Storage procurement teams and infrastructure engineers rely on this part number (X11424A-R6) for predictable, NetApp-validated capacity expansion. SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) variants are available separately for compliance-sensitive environments. The drive's enterprise qualification eliminates compatibility risk and accelerates deployment timelines in mission-critical data centers.
Typical Enterprise Use Cases
- Archival and compliance storage for regulated industries (financial services, healthcare) requiring long-term data retention
- Cold-tier capacity in hybrid FAS/AFF arrays supporting automated data tiering policies
- Multi-petabyte NAS environments consolidating unstructured file shares across distributed offices
- Backup and disaster recovery targets within NetApp SnapVault or SnapMirror topologies
- Large-scale analytics platforms storing historical datasets accessed infrequently but retained indefinitely
For pricing, technical validation, or to confirm DS460C shelf compatibility with your NetApp configuration, contact Omnixon Global today—our enterprise solutions team will prepare a detailed RFQ tailored to your storage roadmap.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | X11424A-R6 |
| Part Number | X11424A-R6 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 20TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | Read: 267 MB/s, Write: 267 MB/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | X11424A-R6 |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor) |
| Interface | SATA |
| Raw Capacity | 20TB |
| Drive Type | Nearline HDD (NL-SATA) |
| NetApp Qualification | NetApp-qualified and firmware-managed drive |
| Compatible Storage Systems | NetApp FAS and AFF series with compatible disk shelves |
| Compatible Disk Shelves | DS460C |
| ONTAP Compatibility | NetApp ONTAP (version support per NetApp Hardware Universe) |
| Drive Category | Capacity / Nearline Enterprise HDD |
| Encryption Support | Non-SED (standard); SED variants available separately |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Supported (enterprise-class vibration management) |
| NetApp Product Line | NetApp Capacity HDD |
| Replacement Drive | Field-replaceable unit (FRU) within NetApp disk shelf enclosures |
Frequently Asked Questions about NetApp Enterprise HDD 20TB SATA
What does the NetApp Enterprise HDD 20TB SATA do?
At 20TB, the NetApp Enterprise HDD 20TB SATA suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the NetApp Enterprise HDD 20TB SATA?
Key specifications for the NetApp Enterprise HDD 20TB SATA: capacity 20TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; drive media type HDD; storage form factor 3.5 inch; storage capacity 20TB; storage interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number X11424A-R6. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the NetApp Enterprise HDD 20TB SATA compatible with my infrastructure?
The NetApp Enterprise HDD 20TB SATA uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.