NetApp FAS Series FAS2720
The NetApp FAS2720 was a 2U LFF entry hybrid storage system accommodating 12 internal 3.5-inch high-capacity drives in a dual-controller enclosure. Designed for capacity-heavy backup targets, video surveillance, and secondary unstructured data, it delivered unified ONTAP management with low cost per gigabyte.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | FAS Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | May 2018 |
| End of sale | Apr 2023 |
| End of support | Apr 2028 |
| Controller configuration | Dual controllers in 2U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon multi-core processors per controller |
| Memory | 64GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Up to 12x internal 3.5-inch 12Gb SAS drives, expandable to 144 drives with DS212C/DS224C shelves |
| Supported drives | 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs and 12Gb SAS SSDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 17PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | Onboard 10GBase-T and UTA2 ports supporting 16Gb FC or 10GbE SFP+ |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp FAS Series FAS2620
- Next generation: NetApp FAS Series FAS2820
Compatible parts
Cables
X6536-R6 NetApp X6536-R6 optical network cable, 5 m
X6553-R6 NetApp X6553-R6 optical network cable, 2 m
X6554-R6 NetApp X6554-R6 optical network cable, 15 m
X6562-R6 NetApp X6562-R6 Cat 6 RJ-45 Ethernet cable, 5 m
X6566B-05-R6 NetApp X6566B-05-R6 10 GbE network cable, 0.5 m
X6566B-2-R6 NetApp X6566B-2-R6 10 GbE network cable, 2 m
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
X6585-R6 NetApp X6585-R6 Cat 6 RJ-45 Ethernet cable, 3 m
X66030A NetApp X66030A storage cable, 0.5 m
X66031A NetApp X66031A storage cable, 1 m
X66032A NetApp X66032A storage cable, 2 m
X66033A NetApp X66033A storage cable, 3 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 FAS Series FAS2720.
- 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 is the Lenovo equivalent of the NetApp FAS2720?
Lenovo OEMed the FAS2720 hardware and ONTAP software as the ThinkSystem DM3000H.
What internal drive size does the FAS2720 use?
The FAS2720 utilizes 12 internal 3.5-inch (LFF) high-capacity SAS hard disk drives.
Buying or selling FAS2720?
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 FAS2700 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - FAS2720 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install a FAS2700 system using detailed instructions, checked 2026-10-28