NetApp FAS Series SAS SSD - 3.84TB

Brand: NetApp | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: X11433A-R6 | Part #: X11433A-R6 | MPN: X11433A-R6

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The NetApp FAS Series SAS SSD model X11433A-R6 delivers 3.84TB of capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor, purpose-built for write-intensive workloads that demand sustained endurance and reliability. This enterprise-grade SSD qualifies as a NetApp OEM-certified component, engineered specifically for integration into NetApp FAS storage arrays where data protection and availability cannot be compromised. Storage architects and infrastructure teams deploying FAS systems in data centres across the GCC region select this drive for its proven compatibility with NetApp ONTAP and its ability to handle continuous I/O patterns without degradation over extended service life.

NetApp designed the X11433A-R6 to work seamlessly within the FAS platform's architecture, where multiple SSDs operate in tandem under ONTAP's unified management layer. The SAS interface ensures predictable latency and deterministic performance characteristics that downstream applications depend on, while the 15mm Z-height confirms compatibility with standard 2.5-inch hot-swap bays found in enterprise NetApp controllers. When deployed in RAID-DP or RAID-TEC configurations—both natively supported via ONTAP firmware—this 3.84TB tier provides the right balance between raw capacity and rebuild time windows. Data centre operators value this capacity point because it avoids the extremes: larger drives extend rebuild duration and increase correlated failure risk during recovery, while smaller drives force over-provisioning and inflated controller counts.

The storage efficiency capabilities embedded in NetApp ONTAP complement the physical reliability of this SSD. Inline deduplication, compression, and compaction run transparently across the FAS Series platform, meaning the effective capacity of each X11433A-R6 drive often exceeds its rated 3.84TB in real-world deployments. This is especially valuable for enterprises running virtual machine clusters, container environments, or backup repositories where duplicate data patterns are endemic. NetApp's approach differs fundamentally from array-level encryption or simple RAID: ONTAP efficiency operates below the filesystem layer, catching redundancy before data ever consumes SSD cells. Combined with the drive's intrinsic endurance rating, this stacking of protection mechanisms extends the economic life of the storage investment and reduces total cost of ownership for multi-year deployments.

System integrators and IT procurement teams evaluating the X11433A-R6 must confirm their FAS controller model supports this drive capacity and interface in their current ONTAP version. NetApp regularly qualifies new firmware builds with specific SSD models to ensure compatibility and performance consistency; the qualification status of this part number is documented in NetApp's official hardware matrices. Sysadmins managing existing FAS arrays can generally treat this drive as a drop-in replacement during shelf refresh cycles or capacity expansion, provided the controller firmware is current. The 2.5-inch SFF form factor is standard across FAS8000 and FAS9000 series platforms, and backwards compatibility with older FAS2000 and FAS3000 generations depends on controller revision—a detail worth verifying before submitting purchase orders.

NetApp FAS storage remains the backbone of hybrid-cloud and on-premises data architectures across financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors throughout Asia and Europe. The X11433A-R6 represents the operational core of those systems: reliable, predictable, and supported by both NetApp engineering and an ecosystem of qualified resellers. Enterprises that have standardized on NetApp storage expect their SSD suppliers to stock genuine OEM components with full traceability and warranty alignment. Omnixon Global maintains current inventory of NetApp FAS Series SSDs, including the X11433A-R6, for next-business-day availability across UAE, GCC, and broader regional distribution. If your infrastructure team is planning a FAS capacity upgrade, refresh cycle, or disaster recovery shelf deployment, we welcome your formal RFQ and can coordinate directly with your storage architects to ensure part compatibility and delivery logistics.

Platform Compatibility and RAID Configuration

• NetApp OEM-qualified component certified for FAS Series controllers and ONTAP 9.x software releases
• Supports RAID-DP (dual-parity) and RAID-TEC (triple-parity) data protection schemes native to ONTAP
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor compatible with standard hot-swap bays on FAS8000, FAS9000, and select FAS2000/FAS3000 platforms
• SAS 6Gb/s interface with deterministic latency profile suitable for latency-sensitive transactional workloads
• Inline compression, deduplication, and compaction via ONTAP reduce effective capacity consumption and extend drive economic life
• High-availability failover support via NetApp controller redundancy and non-disruptive takeover features
• 3.84TB capacity tier optimizes rebuild window duration and correlated failure risk in multi-drive shelf configurations