NetApp ASA A400 SAN-Optimized All-Flash Array (32Gb FC, NVMe/FC)
Symmetric active-active SAN flash for databases that cannot blink.
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Configuration at a Glance
Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.
Configuration Options
Core specifications for this system. Every component is configurable to your workload — request a quote for a tailored build.
256 GB per HA pair
All-NVMe SSD, up to 480 drives
Overview
The NetApp ASA A400 is a SAN-optimized all-flash array purpose-built for business-critical databases, VMware, and transactional workloads that demand consistent low latency and six-nines availability. Nexus Compute specifies, configures, and tests each ASA A400 to your Fibre Channel fabric and LUN requirements, delivered warranty-backed through authorized NetApp channels.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Always-on transactions
Symmetric active-active controllers deliver six-nines availability so critical databases stay online through failures.
Predictable low latency
All-NVMe media and a SAN-tuned ONTAP stack keep transactional response times tight and consistent.
Lower fabric overhead
NVMe/FC support cuts protocol latency over existing Fibre Channel investments without a forklift upgrade.
Typical Business Use Cases
Block storage for Oracle and SQL Server
Low-latency VMware datastores
SAP HANA and ERP back ends
Legacy SAN-to-NVMe modernization
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
The ASA A400 is a SAN-only ONTAP system with dual active-active controllers in a 4U footprint (2U controller plus 2U shelf), scaling to 480 NVMe SSDs. It presents block LUNs over 32Gb Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NVMe/FC, and NVMe/TCP with symmetric active-active multipathing for non-disruptive operations.
| Platform | NetApp ASA A400, SAN-optimized ONTAP |
| Controllers | Symmetric active-active HA pair |
| Memory | 256 GB per HA pair |
| Storage | All-NVMe SSD, up to 480 drives |
| Connectivity | Up to 24x 32Gb FC ports; iSCSI |
| Block Protocols | FC, iSCSI, NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP |
| Availability | Six-nines (99.9999%), no single point of failure |
| Form Factor | 4U (2U controller + 2U shelf) |
| Management | ONTAP System Manager, BlueXP |
Specifications are indicative and configured to each engagement. Request a quote for a configuration tailored to your requirements.
Warranty, Support & Fulfillment
Every system ships from an authorized channel, configured and tested, with the documentation enterprise buyers need — backed by warranty and a dedicated account team.
Enterprise Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty with optional on-site, next-business-day support and extended coverage.
Authorized Channel
Sourced through Tier-1 distribution and OEM partners — never grey market. Asset & warranty records included.
Lead Time & Deployment
48-hour quotes, then configured, burn-in tested, and delivered on a committed schedule.
Nationwide Fulfillment
Coordinated logistics, rack-and-stack, and delivery wherever your infrastructure lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why ASA instead of standard AFF for our databases?
ASA is SAN-optimized with symmetric active-active paths and a simplified block-only experience, giving databases more consistent failover and latency. We confirm ASA fits your environment versus unified AFF before specifying.
Does NVMe/FC require new switches?
No. NVMe/FC runs over standard 32Gb Fibre Channel fabrics, so you gain lower protocol latency while reusing existing SAN switching. We validate firmware and zoning during configuration.
How is non-disruptive maintenance handled?
Symmetric active-active multipathing lets hosts keep I/O flowing during controller upgrades and failovers, and we set up multipathing and test failover before handover.
Hardware Assistance
Configure the NetApp ASA A400 SAN-Optimized All-Flash Array (32Gb FC, NVMe/FC) with Nexus Compute
Tell us your requirements and a hardware specialist will help you specify, configure, and quote the right system — typically within two business days. No obligation.