NetApp FAS Series FAS9500
The NetApp FAS9500 is an enterprise modular hybrid storage system engineered for massive scalability, high availability, and multi-petabyte consolidation. In an 8U chassis with dual modular controllers and up to 20 PCIe slots, it provides high I/O throughput across mixed SSD and HDD tiers under NetApp ONTAP.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | FAS Series |
| Form factor | 8U modular rack |
| Released | Feb 2022 |
| Controller configuration | Dual modular controllers in 8U enclosure |
| Processor | Dual Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 1024GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM cache |
| Drive bays | Connects to DS224C, DS212C, and DS460C SAS drive shelves (up to 1440 drives) |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs, 10K SAS HDDs, and high-capacity 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 172PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | Up to 20 PCIe Gen 4 expansion slots supporting 100GbE, 25GbE, 10GbE, 32Gb FC |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, S3 |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp FAS Series FAS9000
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
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
X66100-5 NetApp X66100-5 40 GbE cable, 5 m
X66211B-1 NetApp X66211B-1 100 GbE cable, 1 m
X66211B-2 NetApp X66211B-2 100 GbE cable, 2 m
X66211B-5 NetApp X66211B-5 100 GbE cable, 5 m
X66240A-05 NetApp X66240A-05 25 GbE cable, 0.5 m
X66240A-2 NetApp X66240A-2 25 GbE cable, 2 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
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 FAS9500.
- 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 drive types does the FAS9500 support?
The FAS9500 supports 12Gb SAS SSDs, 10K RPM SAS enterprise hard drives, and 7.2K RPM NL-SAS drives.
Can FAS9000 systems upgrade to the FAS9500?
Yes, FAS9000 controllers can be non-disruptively upgraded to FAS9500 controller modules within the same chassis.
Buying or selling FAS9500?
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 - FAS9500 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install a FAS9500 storage system using detailed instructions, checked 2026-10-28