NetApp FAS Series FAS8020
The NetApp FAS8020 was an entry enterprise 3U modular hybrid storage system delivering unified SAN/NAS protocols to mid-sized organizations. Supporting up to 480 drives, Flash Cache read acceleration, and Clustered Data ONTAP, it provided a dependable foundation for corporate virtualization and file storage.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | FAS Series |
| Form factor | 3U modular rack |
| Released | Feb 2014 |
| End of sale | Jun 2017 |
| End of support | Jun 2022 |
| Controller configuration | Dual modular controllers in 3U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 48GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Connects to DS2246 and DS4246 SAS shelves (up to 480 drives) |
| Supported drives | SAS SSDs, 10K SAS HDDs, and 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 1.9PB raw per HA pair |
| Host connectivity | PCIe slots supporting 16Gb/8Gb FC, 10GbE, and 1GbE |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP |
Generations
- Next generation: NetApp FAS Series FAS8200
Works together
How the NetApp FAS Series FAS8020 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 M4 1U rack
Cisco UCS C240 M4 2U rack
Cisco UCS C460 M4 4U rack
Dell PowerEdge R220 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R430 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R530 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
Cisco Nexus 9504 modular chassis
Cisco Nexus 9516 modular chassis
Arista 7050X 7050SX-72Q 1U fixed switch
Arista 7280R 7280SE-64 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 FAS8020.
- 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
- HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8200 · compare
- Dell Emc VNX5400
FAQ
What was the enclosure size of the FAS8020?
The FAS8020 was housed in a compact 3U dual-controller enclosure.
What replaced the FAS8020?
The FAS8200 replaced the FAS8020 in September 2016.
Buying or selling FAS8020?
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 FAS8000 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - FAS8020 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28