NetApp FAS3240 Dual (Controller + IOMX) Filer Head (HA)

Quick Specs

The NetApp FAS3240 with a dual-chassis design offers a high-availability (HA) configuration in a 6U form factor. With 16GB of combined memory across both chassis and dual (Controller + IOMX) architecture, it delivers reliable performance and streamlined data protection through RAID 4 and RAID-DP.

Each controller is powered by a 64-bit, 2.33GHz quad-core processor, featuring a variety of connectivity options—1GbE, 4Gb FC, and 6Gb SAS—to support diverse network environments. A total of 12 PCIe expansion slots (6 per chassis when combined) provide ample room for additional network or storage interface cards, while remote management simplifies administration.

Capable of supporting up to 600 drives, the FAS3240 can scale to 3.6PB of raw capacity. Compatible with a wide range of NetApp disk shelves (DS14 series, DS2246, DS424x, DS4486), it accommodates different drive types such as FC, MSATA, NL-SAS, SAS, SATA, or SSD. This flexibility makes the FAS3240 a dependable, adaptable choice for mid-sized to large enterprises looking to optimize their storage infrastructure.

System Config

• Model: NetApp FAS3240
• Chassis: Dual Chassis
• Total Rack Height: 6U
• Controllers: Dual (Controller + IOMX) (HA)
• Memory (HA): 16GB
• Ethernet Ports: 4 x RJ45 (1Gb)
• Fibre Channel Ports: 4 x SFP (4Gb)
• SAS Ports: 4 x QSFP (6Gb)
• PCIe Expansion Slots: 12 x PCIe
• Max Drives (total): 600
• Max Capacity: 3,600TB (3.6PB)
• Disk Shelves: DS14-Mk2-AT, DS14-Mk4-FC, DS2246, DS4243, DS4246, DS4486
• Filer Heads: N/A

Dimensions & Weight

• Chassis Rack Height: 3U
• Chassis Heights: 5.12" (13 cm)
• Chassis Width w/o Mounting Flanges: 17.6" (44.7 cm)
• Chassis Depth w/ Cable Mgmt: 23.9" (60.7 cm)
• Chassis Weight: up to 79.4 lb (36.0 kg)

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Expansion IOMX Controller Specs

• PCI Slot (per): 4 x PCIe

Controller Specs

• Max Controllers: 2 (Per Chassis)
• PCI Slot (per): 2 x PCIe
• Ethernet Ports (per): 2 x RJ45 (1Gb)
• Fibre Channel Ports (per): 2 x SFP (4Gb)
• UTA2 Ports (per): N/A
• SAS Ports (per): 2 x QSFP (6Gb)
• Remote Management: Yes
• Processor Model (per):1x 64-bit 4-core 2.33 Ghz
• Memory (Single/HA): 8GB/16GB
• NVRAM (Single/HA): 1GB/2GB

Storage

• Max Number of Internal Drives: 0
• Max Number Drives (total): 600
• Max Capacity: 3,600TB (3.6PB)
• Max Number of FC Drives: 600
• Max Number of MSATA Drives: 600
• Max Number of NL-SAS Drives: 600
• Max Number of SAS Drives: 600
• Max Number of SATA Drives: 600
• Max Number of SSD Drives: 240
• Drive Interface: FC, MSATA, NL-SAS, SAS, SATA, SSD
• RAID: RAID 4, RAID 6 (RAID-DP)
• Max # of DS14-Mk2-AT Shelves: 43 external
• Max # of DS14-Mk4-FC Shelves: 43 external
• Max # of DS2246 Shelves: 25 external
• Max # of DS4243 Shelves: 25 external
• Max # of DS4246 Shelves: 25 external
• Max # of DS4486 Shelves: 13 external

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FAS3240 Parts Lists

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