NetApp FAS Series FAS2820
The NetApp FAS2820 is a modern 2U hybrid storage system engineered for small to midsized enterprises, remote offices, and secondary backup targets. Housing 24 internal 2.5-inch SAS drives with support for external expansion shelves, it delivers unified block and file services, NVMe caching, and direct hybrid cloud mobility under ONTAP.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | FAS Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Feb 2023 |
| 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 24x internal 2.5-inch 12Gb SAS drives, expandable to 144 drives with DS224C/DS212C shelves |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs, 10K SAS HDDs, and 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 26PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | Onboard 10GBase-T and UTA2 ports for 16Gb/32Gb FC or 10GbE/25GbE |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp FAS Series FAS2750
Compatible parts
Cables
X6561-R6 NetApp X6561-R6 Cat 6 RJ-45 Ethernet cable
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
X66030A NetApp X66030A storage cable, 0.5 m
X66031A NetApp X66031A storage cable, 1 m
X66032A NetApp X66032A storage cable, 2 m
X66240-2 NetApp X66240-2 25 GbE cable, 2 m
X66240A-05 NetApp X66240A-05 25 GbE cable, 0.5 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
X66250-5 NetApp X66250-5 Fibre Channel optical cable, 5 m
Works together
How the NetApp FAS Series FAS2820 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Servers
Cisco UCS C220 M7 1U rack
Cisco UCS C240 M7 2U rack
Cisco UCS X210c M7 modular
Cisco UCS X410c M7 modular
Dell PowerEdge R HS5610 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R HS5620 2U rack
Adapters for the server
BCM957414A4142CC Broadcom NetXtreme-E BCM57414 Dual-Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 Ethernet Network Adapter
BCM957416A4160C Broadcom NetXtreme-E BCM57416 Dual-Port 10GBASE-T PCIe 3.0 Ethernet Network Adapter
BCM957504A5041CC Broadcom NetXtreme-E BCM57504 Quad-Port 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe 4.0 Ethernet Network Adapter
540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
Switches
Arista 7060X6-32D 1U fixed switch
Dell PowerSwitch Z9664F-ON 2U switch
HPE Aruba CX 8100 1U fixed switch
Cisco Nexus 9332D-GX2B 1U fixed switch
Optics
QSFP-100G-CWDM4-AR Arista 100GBASE-CWDM4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
QSFP-100G-LR4-AR Arista 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
QSFP-100G-SR4 Arista 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- NFS explained mrplanb.com
- Block vs object storage mrplanb.com
- Object storage Ledger mrplanb.com
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 FAS2820.
- 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 FAS2820?
Lenovo OEMed the FAS2820 hardware and ONTAP software as the ThinkSystem DM3010H.
What predecessor systems did the FAS2820 succeed?
The FAS2820 succeeded the FAS2720 and FAS2750 entry hybrid storage systems.
Buying or selling FAS2820?
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 FAS Systems Overview, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - FAS2820 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install a FAS2820 system using detailed instructions, checked 2026-10-28