NetApp ASA C250
The NetApp ASA C250 is an entry capacity-flash SAN array packing 24 NVMe QLC solid-state drives into a compact 2U dual-controller enclosure with symmetrical active-active multipathing. Designed to deliver multi-petabyte block storage efficiency, it combines inline data reduction, low power consumption, and high availability for virtualized data centers.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | ASA C-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | May 2023 |
| 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 QLC SSDs in 2U chassis, expandable with 1x NS224 shelf |
| Supported drives | NVMe QLC SSDs (15.3TB, 30.7TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 35PB 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 |
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 C250.
- 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 drive type is used in the NetApp ASA C250?
The ASA C250 uses high-capacity NVMe QLC solid-state drives in 15.3TB and 30.7TB sizes.
How does active-active multipathing work on the ASA C250?
Both controllers actively process I/O to every LUN simultaneously, eliminating failover delays.
Buying or selling ASA C250?
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Sources
- NetApp ASA C250 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - ASA C250 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install an ASA C250 storage system using detailed steps, checked 2026-10-28