NetApp 3.84TB SAS 12G RI SFF 2.5" SSD – Samsung PM1643 (X357A / SP-357A)

The NetApp X357A (NetApp P/N 108-00572 / SP-357A) is a high-capacity, Read Intensive (RI) enterprise SSD based on the Samsung PM1643 platform. Designed for NetApp FAS and AFF storage systems, this drive delivers strong read performance, enterprise reliability, and consistent endurance for read-heavy workloads.

Core Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 3.84TB

• Endurance Class: Read Intensive (RI)

• Endurance Rating: 1.0 DWPD (5-year rating)

• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (dual-port)

• Form Factor: 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF)

• NAND Type: Samsung 3D V-NAND TLC

Performance (Samsung PM1643 Platform)

• Sequential Read: Up to 2,100 MB/s

• Sequential Write: Up to 2,000 MB/s
  (Some OEM variants rated up to 1,700 MB/s)

• Random Read (4KB): Up to 400,000 IOPS

• Random Write (4KB): Up to 70,000 IOPS

• DRAM Cache: 40GB

Compatibility

• Supported NetApp Systems:

  • FAS Series: FAS2240, FAS2750, FAS8200

  • AFF Series: AFF-A220, AFF-A300

• Supported Disk Shelves: DS224C, DS2246

Features

• Power-Loss Protection (PLP)

• TCG Enterprise encryption support

• Dual-port SAS for high availability

• Optimized for read-heavy enterprise workloads

Related / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• NetApp: X357A, X357A-R6, 108-00572, 108-00572+, 108-00572+B3, SP-357A

• Samsung / OEM: MZ-ILS3T8B, MZ-ILT3T8B, MZILS3T8HMLH, MZILS3T8HMLH-000G3, MZILT3T8HALS

• Other References: PX05SRB384, 2XA234