NetApp ASA A250
The NetApp ASA A250 was a 2U entry enterprise all-SAN array housing 24 internal NVMe solid-state drives with symmetrical active-active controller processing. Designed to bring NVMe SAN performance to midsized companies, it simplified block storage deployment while ensuring zero-delay path switching for VMware and SQL databases.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | ASA A-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Feb 2021 |
| End of sale | May 2024 |
| End of support | May 2029 |
| Controller configuration | Symmetrical active-active dual controllers in 2U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 128GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x internal 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs in 2U chassis, expandable with 1x NS224 shelf |
| Supported drives | NVMe TLC SSDs (960GB to 15.3TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 57PB in a cluster |
| Host connectivity | Onboard 25GbE/10GbE and PCIe expansion for 32Gb FC, 25GbE, 10GbE |
| Storage protocols | NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, Fibre Channel, iSCSI |
| Clustering | Up to 12 HA pairs |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP SAN-optimized |
Generations
- Next generation: NetApp ASA A50
Compatible parts
Cables
X66211-2 NetApp X66211-2 100 GbE cable, 2 m
X66211-5 NetApp X66211-5 100 GbE cable, 5 m
X66240A-05 NetApp X66240A-05 25 GbE cable, 0.5 m
X66240A-2 NetApp X66240A-2 25 GbE cable, 2 m
X66240A-5 NetApp X66240A-5 25 GbE cable, 5 m
X66250-15 NetApp X66250-15 Fibre Channel optical cable, 15 m
X66250-2 NetApp X66250-2 Fibre Channel optical cable, 2 m
X66250-30 NetApp X66250-30 Fibre Channel optical cable, 30 m
X66250-5 NetApp X66250-5 Fibre Channel optical cable, 5 m
Check compatibility with NetApp
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that NetApp has tested with the NetApp ASA A250.
- Compatibility NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool (IMT) (free vendor sign-in)
- Specifications NetApp Hardware Universe (platform specs and supported parts)
- Support NetApp Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What protocols does the ASA A250 support?
The ASA A250 supports block SAN protocols: NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, 32Gb/16Gb Fibre Channel, and 25GbE/10GbE iSCSI.
How many total NVMe SSDs can connect to the ASA A250?
Up to 48 NVMe drives (24 internal plus 24 in an attached NS224 expansion shelf).
Buying or selling ASA A250?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- NetApp ASA A250 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - ASA A250 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install an ASA A250 storage system with detailed steps, checked 2026-10-28