NetApp FAS Series FAS8700
The NetApp FAS8700 is a 4U midrange enterprise hybrid storage system optimized for high capacity, file consolidation, and secondary analytics workloads. Operating on NetApp ONTAP, it combines NVMe SSD read caching (Flash Pool) with high-density spinning disk storage across multiple SAS expansion shelves.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | FAS Series |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | Oct 2019 |
| Controller configuration | Dual controllers in 4U enclosure |
| Processor | Dual Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 256GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Connects to DS224C, DS212C, and DS460C SAS shelves (up to 1440 drives) |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs, 10K SAS HDDs, and 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 144PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | PCIe slots supporting 100GbE, 25GbE, 10GbE, and 32Gb 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
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 FAS8700.
- 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 FAS8700?
Lenovo OEMed the FAS8700 hardware and ONTAP software as the ThinkSystem DM7100H.
How many total disk drives can the FAS8700 support?
The FAS8700 supports up to 1440 drives across external SAS drive shelves in a dual-controller pair.
Buying or selling FAS8700?
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 - FAS8700 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install a FAS8300 or FAS8700 system using detailed step-by-step instructions, checked 2026-10-28