NetApp FAS Series FAS8300
The NetApp FAS8300 is a versatile 4U midrange hybrid storage system designed for mixed application consolidation, virtual infrastructure, and corporate backup repositories. Offering hardware-accelerated compression, multi-protocol SAN/NAS support, and cloud tiering, it balances cost and performance under ONTAP.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | FAS Series |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | Oct 2019 |
| Controller configuration | Dual controllers in 4U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 128GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Connects to DS224C, DS212C, and DS460C SAS shelves (up to 720 drives) |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs, 10K SAS HDDs, and 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 88PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | PCIe slots supporting 25GbE, 10GbE, and 32Gb/16Gb FC |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp FAS Series FAS8200
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
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
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
Works together
How the NetApp FAS Series FAS8300 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
Dell PowerEdge R6515 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7515 2U rack
HPE Edgeline EL8000 5U ruggedized edge system
Supermicro Edge SuperServer SYS-1019D-FRN5TP 1U short-depth
Supermicro Edge SuperServer SYS-E300-9D compact 1U
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2530 M5 1U 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 7060X 7060DX4-32 1U fixed switch
Arista 7280R 7280CR3-32P4 2U fixed switch
Arista 7280R 7280SR3-48YC8 1U fixed switch
Arista 7500R3 7504R3 modular chassis
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 FAS8300.
- 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 FAS8300?
Lenovo OEMed the FAS8300 hardware and ONTAP software as the ThinkSystem DM7000H.
What expansion shelves connect to the FAS8300?
The FAS8300 connects to DS224C (2.5-inch), DS212C (3.5-inch), and DS460C (high-density 60-drive) SAS shelves.
Buying or selling FAS8300?
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 - FAS8300 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install a FAS8300 or FAS8700 system using detailed step-by-step instructions, checked 2026-10-28