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NetApp
AFF • ALL-FLASH STORAGE

Enterprise Performance,
Without Compromise

NetApp AFF all-flash systems deliver NVMe performance and best-in-class efficiency for enterprise databases, AI and machine learning, and mission-critical workloads, with integrated ransomware defense and seamless cloud backup built in.

NetApp AFF A-Series AFF A-Series: Integrated Performance
NetApp AFF C-Series AFF C-Series: Capacity-Optimized Flash

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.

AFF A-Series

AFF A-Series

A1K, A90, A70: integrated unified storage

NVMe unified storage with DDR5 and PCIe5, delivering up to 2x the performance of the prior generation for databases, VMware, and AI data pipelines.

Up to 330 PBe NAS + SAN Unified 2U to 2U+2U
Integrated Performance View A-Series →
AFF C-Series

AFF C-Series

C30, C60, C80: capacity-optimized flash

QLC flash arrays that bring all-flash economics to capacity-hungry workloads, replacing hybrid and disk-based systems without giving up performance.

Up to 707 PBe QLC NAND 2U / 4U
Capacity-Optimized View C-Series →

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.

Built for Performance-Critical Workloads

AI & Machine Learning

High-throughput NVMe feeds GPU clusters without stalling training pipelines, with native S3 access for modern data lakes.

Mission-Critical Databases

Consistent sub-millisecond latency and non-disruptive upgrades keep transactional systems online through every maintenance window.

Virtualization at Scale

Unified NAS and SAN protocols simplify VMware and Hyper-V environments while storage efficiency keeps effective capacity high.

Cyber Resilience

Built-in ransomware detection, immutable snapshots, and rapid recovery keep your data safe and your business running.

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.

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Let our team help you configure the right NetApp AFF system for your environment.