NetApp ASA R2 A50
Brand: NetApp | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: ASA-R2-A50 | Part #: ASA-R2-A50 | MPN: ASA-R2-A50
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About the NetApp ASA R2 A50
The NetApp ASA R2 A50 delivers up to approximately 2.9 PB of effective capacity in a compact 2U form factor, positioning this NVMe SSD–based all-SAN array as a high-density storage architecture tier for performance-critical enterprise workloads. Built on the ASA R2 product line, the ASA-R2-A50 operates as a dual-controller active-active symmetric HA pair running NetApp ONTAP with SAN-optimised ASA personality, enabling non-disruptive failover, upgrades, and controller replacements without application interruption. Block protocol support spans NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, Fibre Channel (FCP), and iSCSI, while host connectivity options include NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, and FC at 16/32 Gb speeds plus 10/25 GbE iSCSI, ensuring flexibility across legacy and next-generation infrastructure. Storage efficiency—inline adaptive compression, inline deduplication, data compaction, thin provisioning, and zero-block reclamation—maximizes usable capacity without sacrificing performance.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams responsible for SAN consolidation, database acceleration, and virtualisation modernisation favour the NetApp ASA R2 A50 for its symmetric active-active design, which eliminates controller bottlenecks and distributes load evenly across both controllers. Data protection and compliance demands are met through NetApp Snapshot copies, SnapMirror (synchronous and asynchronous replication), and SnapLock (WORM compliance), while encryption is provided via NetApp Volume Encryption (NVE) and NetApp Aggregate Encryption (NAE), with optional self-encrypting drives (SED) for enhanced security. Single-site HA pair deployment supports immediate failover, and MetroCluster IP extends synchronous stretched HA across geographically separated sites for zero-loss disaster recovery.
Integration across VMware vSphere (with VAAI), Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux, and Kubernetes via NetApp Trident CSI simplifies deployment in hybrid environments. Management is unified through NetApp ONTAP System Manager, NetApp BlueXP for cloud-aware administration, and REST API automation. To evaluate the ASA-R2-A50 for your organisation's storage infrastructure, contact Omnixon Global to submit a detailed RFQ.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | ASA-R2-A50 |
| Part Number | ASA-R2-A50 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ASA-R2-A50 |
| Product Line | ASA R2 (All-SAN Array, Second Generation) |
| Form Factor | 2U HA pair |
| Controller Configuration | Dual-controller active-active symmetric HA pair |
| Storage Operating System | NetApp ONTAP (SAN-optimised ASA personality) |
| Supported Block Protocols | NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, Fibre Channel (FCP), iSCSI |
| Drive Media Type | NVMe SSD |
| Effective Capacity | Up to approximately 2.9 PB effective (with storage efficiencies applied) |
| Storage Efficiency Features | Inline adaptive compression, inline deduplication, data compaction, thin provisioning, zero-block reclamation |
| High Availability | Active-active symmetric HA; non-disruptive failover, upgrades, and controller replacements |
| Data Protection | NetApp Snapshot copies, SnapMirror (synchronous and asynchronous replication), SnapLock (WORM compliance) |
| Host Connectivity | NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, FC (16/32 Gb), 10/25 GbE iSCSI |
| Management Interface | NetApp ONTAP System Manager, NetApp BlueXP (unified hybrid cloud management), REST API |
| Hypervisor & OS Integration | VMware vSphere (VAAI), Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux, Kubernetes (NetApp Trident CSI) |
| Encryption | NetApp Volume Encryption (NVE), NetApp Aggregate Encryption (NAE); optional self-encrypting drives (SED) |
| Deployment Topology | Single-site HA pair; MetroCluster IP for synchronous stretched HA across sites |
Frequently Asked Questions about NetApp ASA R2 A50
What is the lead time on the NetApp ASA R2 A50?
Lead time depends on stock position. Submit the RFQ form on this page with your quantity and target date — our pre-sales team responds with a vendor-confirmed quote.
What support applies?
Full manufacturer support — sourced exclusively through distribution so serial-number registration and support claims process cleanly under your company name. Extended support and on-site support contracts available at quote time.
How do I get a formal quote?
Use the RFQ form on this page with quantity and destination country. Our pre-sales team responds with a vendor-confirmed quote, availability, and any matching support or commissioning options.