NetApp ASA C400
The NetApp ASA C400 is a midrange capacity all-SAN storage array pairing dedicated active-active block processing with high-density QLC flash. Featuring hardware offload for inline data reduction and attaching to external NS224 NVMe shelves, it provides scalable, cost-efficient SAN datastores for enterprise VMware and Hyper-V farms.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | ASA C-Series |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | May 2023 |
| Controller configuration | Symmetrical active-active dual controllers in 4U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors with dedicated offload engines |
| Memory | 256GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Connects to NS224 NVMe drive shelves (up to 144 NVMe SSDs) |
| Supported drives | NVMe QLC SSDs (15.3TB, 30.7TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 71PB in a cluster |
| Host connectivity | PCIe 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 |
Compatible parts
Cables
X6562-R6 NetApp X6562-R6 Cat 6 RJ-45 Ethernet cable, 5 m
X6585-R6 NetApp X6585-R6 Cat 6 RJ-45 Ethernet cable, 3 m
X66211A-05 NetApp X66211A-05 100 GbE cable, 0.5 m
X66211A-1 NetApp X66211A-1 100 GbE cable, 1 m
X66211A-2 NetApp X66211A-2 100 GbE cable, 2 m
X66211A-5 NetApp X66211A-5 100 GbE cable, 5 m
X66240-2 NetApp X66240-2 25 GbE cable, 2 m
X66240-5 NetApp X66240-5 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
X66250-5 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 C400.
- 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 protocol connectivity is available on the ASA C400?
The ASA C400 supports NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, 32Gb/16Gb Fibre Channel, and 25GbE/10GbE iSCSI.
What drive enclosure attaches to the ASA C400?
The ASA C400 connects to external NS224 24-bay NVMe drive shelves over 100GbE RoCE.
Buying or selling ASA C400?
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Sources
- NetApp ASA C400 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - ASA C400 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install and set up an ASA C400 system using detailed step-by-step instructions, checked 2026-10-28