NetApp Storage Shelves NS224
The NetApp NS224 is a 2U 24-drive NVMe storage expansion shelf delivering end-to-end NVMe-over-Fabrics connectivity to NetApp AFF, ASA, and FAS systems. Featuring dual hot-swappable NVMe I/O modules connecting via 100GbE RoCEv2, it provides extreme bandwidth and microsecond latency for all-flash storage clusters.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | Storage Shelves |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Sep 2019 |
| Enclosure type | 2U 24-drive NVMe SSD expansion shelf |
| Drive bays | 24x hot-swap 2.5-inch NVMe U.2/U.3 SSD slots |
| Supported drives | NVMe TLC SSDs (1.9TB to 30.7TB) and NVMe QLC SSDs (15.3TB, 30.7TB) |
| Shelf modules | Dual hot-swappable NSM100 or NSM100B NVMe shelf modules |
| Shelf interconnect | 100GbE RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) with QSFP28 ports |
| Compatible controllers | AFF A1K, A90, A70, A50, A30, A900, A800, A400, A250, C800, C400, C250, ASA series |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies and cooling fans |
| Management | Integrated shelf management via ONTAP |
Works together
How the NetApp Storage Shelves NS224 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Servers
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
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2540 M5 2U rack
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX4770 M5 2U rack
Adapters for the server
BCM957504A5041CC Broadcom NetXtreme-E BCM57504 Quad-Port 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe 4.0 Ethernet Network Adapter
540-BDBX Dell NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx Dual Port 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe Adapter
540-BDCF Dell Intel E810-CQDA2 Dual Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe Gen4 Adapter
540-BDCP Dell Broadcom 57508 Dual Port 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe Gen4 Adapter
Switches
Arista 7280R 7280CR3-32P4 2U fixed switch
Arista 7280R 7280SR3-48YC8 1U fixed switch
Arista 7500R3 7508R3 modular chassis
Arista 7800R3 7804R3 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
- iSCSI explained mrplanb.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- Network monitoring tools compared 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 Storage Shelves NS224.
- 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
- Lenovo ThinkSystem D1224 Drive Enclosure · compare
- Dell PowerStore NVMe Expansion Enclosure (ENS24) · compare
FAQ
What interface is used to connect the NS224 shelf?
The NS224 connects to storage controllers using 100GbE QSFP28 RoCEv2 cabling.
What drives are supported in the NS224 shelf?
The NS224 supports 2.5-inch NVMe TLC and QLC solid-state drives from 1.9TB to 30.7TB.
Buying or selling NS224?
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 NS224 Drive Shelf Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - NS224 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28