NetApp FAS Series FAS9000
The NetApp FAS9000 was an 8U high-end enterprise modular hybrid storage system offering multi-controller clustering, massive expansion capacity, and independent I/O serviceability. Designed for consolidated enterprise workloads, it balanced SSD caching with dense HDD shelves under ONTAP.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | FAS Series |
| Form factor | 8U modular rack |
| Released | Sep 2016 |
| End of sale | Apr 2022 |
| End of support | Apr 2027 |
| Controller configuration | Dual modular controllers in 8U enclosure |
| Processor | Dual Intel Xeon 18-core processors per controller |
| Memory | 512GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Connects to DS224C, DS212C, and DS460C SAS drive shelves (up to 1440 drives) |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs and 7.2K/10K SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 144PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | Up to 20 PCIe expansion slots supporting 40GbE, 32Gb FC, 16Gb FC, and 10GbE |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp FAS Series FAS8080 EX
- Next generation: NetApp FAS Series FAS9500
Compatible parts
Cables
X6536-R6 NetApp X6536-R6 optical network cable, 5 m
X6553-R6 NetApp X6553-R6 optical network cable, 2 m
X6562-R6 NetApp X6562-R6 Cat 6 RJ-45 Ethernet cable, 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
X66031A NetApp X66031A storage cable, 1 m
X66032A NetApp X66032A storage cable, 2 m
X66033A NetApp X66033A storage cable, 3 m
X66100-1 NetApp X66100-1 40 GbE cable, 1 m
X66100-3 NetApp X66100-3 40 GbE 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
Other parts
X91148A NetApp X91148A I/O module for NS224 shelf connection
SSDs
X9170A NetApp X9170A 1TB NVMe core dump module
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 FAS9000.
- 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 form factor was the FAS9000?
The FAS9000 utilized an 8U modular rack enclosure supporting hot-swappable controller sleds and I/O modules.
What successor replaced the FAS9000?
The FAS9000 was replaced by the FAS9500 in February 2022.
Buying or selling FAS9000?
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 FAS9000 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - FAS9000 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install a FAS9000 storage system using detailed steps, checked 2026-10-28