NetApp FAS50 Hybrid Storage System

The NetApp FAS50 is an entry-level hybrid flash-and-disk storage array designed for enterprises seeking cost-efficient capacity storage without sacrificing the data management capabilities of the ONTAP operating system. Built on NetApp's proven unified storage architecture, the FAS50 supports both NAS and SAN protocols simultaneously — including NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI, and FC — enabling consolidation of diverse workloads onto a single platform. Its hybrid design pairs high-density NAS drives with optional solid-state drives to deliver a balance of capacity and accelerated performance for read-intensive and mixed workloads.

Running NetApp ONTAP, the FAS50 inherits enterprise-grade data management features including NetApp Snapshot copies, SnapMirror replication, SnapVault backup integration, and storage efficiency technologies such as inline deduplication, compression, and compaction. These capabilities make the FAS50 well-suited for secondary storage tiers, backup target repositories, and archive environments where data integrity, recoverability, and efficient capacity utilization are priorities. The system is managed through NetApp ONTAP System Manager, providing a consistent management experience across NetApp's broader storage portfolio.

The FAS50 is positioned as a 2U dual-controller HA (high-availability) platform, supporting a scale-out model through the addition of disk shelves to grow raw capacity as data requirements expand. Its compact footprint and modest power envelope make it practical for deployment in space-constrained data centers or remote and branch office environments. The FAS50 fits within NetApp's broader hybrid cloud strategy, supporting integration with NetApp BlueXP for unified hybrid cloud data management and compatibility with NetApp cloud storage services.

Ideal for

• Backup target storage for enterprise backup software such as Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas, leveraging SnapVault policies for secondary data protection
• Secondary or tertiary storage tier for data that has aged off primary all-flash arrays, using SnapMirror to replicate from AFF systems
• NAS file storage consolidation for remote or branch offices requiring shared SMB/CIFS and NFS access with enterprise data management
• Archive and long-term retention workloads requiring high-capacity, cost-efficient storage with ONTAP data integrity guarantees
• Disaster recovery target leveraging ONTAP SnapMirror replication to maintain up-to-date copies of critical datasets from primary storage
• Test and development environments needing access to space-efficient FlexClone copies of production data without duplicating full datasets

Technical specifications

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