NetApp FAS200 series systems are economical, enterprise-class storage solutions. Based on an innovative hardware design that shrinks the traditional "filer head" to a form factor that fits within a single storage shelf, the FAS200 series provides all of the software functionality enabled by Data ONTAP and is completely compatible with, and up-gradable to, the full range of NetApp systems. This series is ideally suited for large, distributed enterprises with remote office and branch office storage requirements.The FAS250 provides an affordable, entry-level solution for small and medium-size businesses requiring NAS, IP SAN (iSCSI), or unified storage networks.