Description
Oracle DE3-24C 2U storage array with 24-bay SAS-3 design, dual 12Gbps I/O controllers, and redundant 580W PSUs. Scalable enterprise storage solution.
Product Features
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2U rackmount enterprise storage array with 24 SAS-3 drive bays.
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Dual 12Gbps SAS-3 I/O controller modules for high throughput and redundancy.
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Supports up to 24 HDDs or SSDs for flexible capacity and performance.
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Redundant 580W AC power supplies for uninterrupted availability.
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Hot-swappable components (drives, fans, controllers, PSUs) for ease of service.
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Scalable storage enclosure ideal for Oracle environments and SAN expansion.
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Built for 24/7 enterprise data center workloads.
General Product Information
The Oracle DE3-24C Storage Array is a powerful and scalable 2U enterprise storage enclosure designed to meet the demands of high-performance computing and large-scale data center environments. With 24 hot-swappable SAS-3 drive bays, the DE3-24C offers maximum flexibility to configure storage with HDDs or SSDs, depending on your workload requirements.
Equipped with dual Oracle 7359050 12Gbps SAS-3 I/O controller modules, the system ensures high availability, throughput, and load balancing across storage operations. The inclusion of redundant 580W AC power supplies (7354096) enhances system resilience by eliminating single points of failure, ensuring continuous uptime for mission-critical applications.
Designed for enterprises that demand scalability, reliability, and efficiency, the Oracle DE3-24C integrates seamlessly with Oracle’s server and SAN ecosystem while also working with standard enterprise server and virtualization platforms. Its modular, hot-swappable design minimizes downtime and simplifies serviceability, making it a future-ready investment for data-driven organizations.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oracle / Sun |
| Model | DE3-24C |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Drive Bays | 24 × 2.5"/3.5" SAS-3 hot-swap (not included) |
| Controller Modules | 2 × Oracle 7359050 – 12Gbps SAS-3 I/O |
| Drive Interface | SAS-3 (12Gbps) |
| Power Supply | 2 × Oracle 7354096 – 580W Redundant AC |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fans |
| Redundancy | Controllers, PSUs, cooling |
| Compatibility | Oracle servers, SAN fabrics, VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Linux/Unix OS |
| Operating Mode | 24/7 Enterprise Workloads |
Compatible Products
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Oracle servers (SPARC, x86, Exadata expansion)
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SAN environments with SAS-3 connectivity
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Enterprise SAS-3 HDDs and SSDs (12Gbps)
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VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, Oracle Linux, and Solaris
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise storage expansion for Oracle and mixed environments
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SAN and DAS deployments requiring high throughput
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Database hosting (Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA)
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Virtualization and cloud platforms
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Big data and analytics workloads
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Mission-critical applications with redundancy and uptime needs
Comparison Angle
The Oracle DE3-24C offers a significant upgrade over legacy Oracle and Sun storage arrays with its 12Gbps SAS-3 interface, dual-controller redundancy, and 24-bay scalability. Unlike older enclosures, it provides higher throughput, modular hot-swap serviceability, and enterprise-grade resiliency, making it ideal for hybrid and modernized data centers.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Oracle Exadata systems for integrated database workloads
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Additional Oracle DE3 expansion enclosures for scaling storage
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Enterprise SAS-3 HDDs and SSDs for capacity and performance upgrades
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Rackmount PDUs and UPS units for data center power protection
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Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance for hybrid flash deployments