FAS2050 Shelf Options

stevemagginetti — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:05:21 GMT

I currently have a FAS2050 with two heads running DataOnTap 7.3.5.1P4. It's connected to a DS14-AT shelf. We're at a point where we're going to need more storage, but might not have enough capital for a new controller, so I'm looking around for DS4243 shelves. I know that this is a SAS shelf that will need a new HBA on our controllers. My question is if I can run both the DS14 via SFP fiber and the DS4243 via SAS at the same time. My intention would be to eventually move everything off the DS14 entirely, given I can make the DS4243 big enough.

Also, is there a specific part number for the SAS HBA? I can't seem to find any on the Netapp website.

Re: FAS2050 Shelf Options

andris — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:50:50 GMT

Hi Steve,

You'd be looking for this HBA for your FAS2050's:

2p 3Gb SAS, PCIe

X2062A-R6

You'll need MiniSAS-QSFP cables for controller to shelf connections.

Part No	Begin	End	Length	Description
X6543A-R6	miniSAS	QSFP	2m	Cable,miniSAS Cntlr-Shelf,2m
X6544A-R6	miniSAS	QSFP	5m	Cable,miniSAS Cntlr-Shelf,5m

The Hardware Universe is a handy place to look all this up.

http://hwu.netapp.com

I'd upgrade your systems to 7.3.7P2 for the best stability and performance.

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