NetApp ASA A70
The NetApp ASA A70 is a midrange dedicated block SAN storage system delivering symmetrical active-active controller processing for enterprise databases and virtualization. In a 4U enclosure supporting internal NVMe drives, it provides balanced high IOPS, hardware-accelerated data reduction, and multi-tenant isolation.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | ASA A-Series |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | May 2024 |
| Controller configuration | Symmetrical active-active dual controllers in 4U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon Scalable processors per controller |
| Memory | 256GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Up to 48x internal NVMe SSDs in 4U chassis, plus NS224 shelves |
| Supported drives | NVMe TLC SSDs (1.9TB to 30.7TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 150PB in a cluster |
| Host connectivity | PCIe slots supporting 64Gb/32Gb FC, 100GbE, 25GbE, 10GbE |
| Storage protocols | NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, Fibre Channel, iSCSI |
| Clustering | Up to 12 HA pairs |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP SAN-optimized |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp ASA A400
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 A70.
- 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 predecessor did the ASA A70 replace?
The ASA A70 succeeded the ASA A400 as NetApp's core enterprise midrange SAN system.
How does data reduction work on the ASA A70?
Inline deduplication, compression, and compaction run in real time to optimize NVMe capacity utilization.
Buying or selling ASA A70?
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 All-SAN Array Overview, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - ASA A70 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28