NetApp ASA A800
The NetApp ASA A800 was an enterprise 4U dedicated all-SAN storage system delivering end-to-end NVMe performance with symmetrical active-active controller paths. Supporting 48 internal NVMe SSDs and high-speed Fibre Channel/NVMe-oF connectivity, it provided extreme IOPS for critical virtualized databases.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | ASA A-Series |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | Feb 2020 |
| End of sale | May 2024 |
| End of support | May 2029 |
| Controller configuration | Symmetrical active-active dual controllers in 4U enclosure |
| Processor | Dual Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 256GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Up to 48x internal 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs in 4U chassis, plus NS224 shelves |
| Supported drives | NVMe TLC SSDs (1.9TB to 15.3TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 316PB in a cluster |
| Host connectivity | PCIe slots supporting 100GbE, 40GbE, 25GbE, 10GbE, and 32Gb FC |
| Storage protocols | NVMe/FC, Fibre Channel, iSCSI |
| Clustering | Up to 12 HA pairs |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP SAN-optimized |
Generations
- Next generation: NetApp ASA A90
Compatible parts
Cables
X6566B-3-R6 NetApp X6566B-3-R6 10 GbE network cable, 3 m
X6566B-5-R6 NetApp X6566B-5-R6 10 GbE network cable, 5 m
X66211-1 NetApp X66211-1 100 GbE cable, 1 m
X66211-2 NetApp X66211-2 100 GbE cable, 2 m
X66211-5 NetApp X66211-5 100 GbE cable, 5 m
X66211A-05 NetApp X66211A-05 100 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
Works together
How the NetApp ASA A800 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
Dell PowerEdge R6525 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7525 2U rack
HPE Edgeline EL8000t Converged Edge System 1U/2U short-depth rack
HPE ProLiant XL225n Gen10 Plus Server 1U half-width tray
Supermicro A+ GPU Server AS -4124GS-TNR 4U rack
Supermicro CloudDC Server Platform 1U/2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Brocade G-Series G720 1U
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-8B 14U director chassis
Brocade G-Series G730 2U
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
Optics
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ ELWL 25 km
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32G FC SFP+ SWL
57-1000487-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ SWL
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- What an hour of downtime costs outagecost.org
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 A800.
- 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 succeeded the NetApp ASA A800?
The ASA A800 was succeeded by the NetApp ASA A90 in May 2024.
What media was supported in the ASA A800?
The ASA A800 used enterprise NVMe solid-state drives in 1.9TB, 3.8TB, 7.6TB, and 15.3TB capacities.
Buying or selling ASA A800?
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 A800 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - ASA A800 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install an ASA A800 storage system with detailed steps, checked 2026-10-28