NetApp ASA A900
The NetApp ASA A900 is an enterprise modular all-flash block storage array engineered for core banking, SAP HANA, and large-scale Oracle clusters. In an 8U chassis with dual modular controllers and up to 20 PCIe slots, it provides symmetrical active-active multipathing, non-disruptive hardware upgrades, and sub-millisecond block latency.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | ASA A-Series |
| Form factor | 8U modular rack |
| Released | Feb 2022 |
| Controller configuration | Symmetrical active-active modular controllers in 8U enclosure |
| Processor | Dual Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 1024GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM cache |
| Drive bays | Connects to external NS224 NVMe drive shelves (up to 576 NVMe SSDs) |
| Supported drives | NVMe TLC SSDs (1.9TB to 30.7TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 702PB in a cluster |
| Host connectivity | Up to 20 PCIe Gen 4 expansion slots supporting 100GbE, 25GbE, 10GbE, and 32Gb FC |
| 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 A1K
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 A900.
- 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 expansion shelves connect to the ASA A900?
The ASA A900 connects to external NS224 24-bay NVMe SSD drive shelves over 100GbE RoCE.
How many PCIe expansion slots does the ASA A900 provide?
The 8U modular chassis provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 expansion slots for host interconnects.
Buying or selling ASA A900?
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Sources
- NetApp ASA A900 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - ASA A900 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28