Choose Your AFF Series
A-Series is built for integrated, high-performance unified storage. C-Series trades a step of raw speed for QLC capacity economics at scale.
Need block-only storage? NetApp ASA (All-SAN Array) shares the same A-Series and C-Series hardware, tuned exclusively for SAN workloads like VMware and databases. Ask your Flatiron Networks account team for details.
Full Specifications
| Specification | AFF A-Series | AFF C-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Models | A70, A90, A1K | C30, C60, C80 |
| Media | NVMe SSD | NVMe QLC SSD |
| Max Effective Capacity | Up to 330 PBe | Up to 707 PB (C80) |
| Protocols | NFS, pNFS, CIFS/SMB, FC, FCoE, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, S3 | NFS, pNFS, CIFS/SMB, FC, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, NVMe/FC, S3 |
| Cluster Scale | 2 to 24 nodes | 2 to 24 nodes |
| Data Management | ONTAP | ONTAP |
Why Buy NetApp AFF from Flatiron Networks
Authorized Channel
Every AFF system ships factory-sealed as an authorized NetApp partner, with full manufacturer warranty and support entitlements intact.
Right-Sized Procurement
Our engineers help you choose between A-Series and C-Series based on real workload requirements, not a sales quota.
Full Lifecycle Support
From sizing and deployment through renewals and refresh planning, we stay with you for the life of the system.