NetApp FAS2020 FAS2020 6 x 500GB SATA 3Gb/s 2U Rack-mountable Network Storage Server

Product Description

The NetApp FAS2020 is a versatile and compact network storage server designed to deliver robust data management solutions for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Housed in a 2U rack-mountable chassis, this system comes equipped with six 500GB SATA hard drives, providing an aggregate raw storage capacity of 3TB. The FAS2020 leverages NetApp's renowned Data ONTAP operating system, offering unified storage capabilities that support both Network Attached Storage (NAS) protocols (like NFS and CIFS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) protocols (like iSCSI and Fibre Channel, depending on configuration). This storage server is engineered to provide efficient data storage, protection, and sharing. It supports SATA drives operating at 3Gb/s, ensuring adequate performance for a wide range of business applications. The FAS2020 is ideal for consolidating storage, simplifying data management, and providing reliable access to critical business data. Features such as snapshotting, cloning, and replication are typically available through the Data ONTAP software, enhancing data availability and disaster recovery capabilities. The NetApp FAS2020 offers a cost-effective entry point into enterprise-class storage features for smaller organizations. Its unified architecture simplifies deployment and management, allowing IT staff to handle storage efficiently. Whether used for file sharing, application data storage, backup targets, or virtual machine storage, the FAS2020 provides a reliable and scalable foundation for growing data needs within an SMB environment.