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NetApp AFF A400. Storage System. Ask for current pricing and help choosing the right configuration.
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Technical overview
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| Product series | AFF A400 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NetApp |
| Model | AFF A400 |
| Manufacturer P/N | AFF A400 |
| Model / P/N | NetApp AFF A400 |
| Category | Storage System |
| Installed system | Platform, software release and current shelf/media inventory |
| Proposed change | Exact component or expansion reference and host support evidence |
| Product family | NetApp Storage System |
| Product reference | Manufacturer documentation is confirmed during RFQ review when a public datasheet is not attached. |
| Base system | AFF A400 4U HA chassis, controller pair, host adapters, power and management accessories. |
| Shelf / expansion | NS224 NVMe shelves with supported module/cable population; include rails and power. |
| Drive pack | 7.68TB and 15.36TB SSD classes by exact NetApp P/N and ONTAP compatibility. |
| Scenario | Performance flash for database, virtual infrastructure and mixed unified storage. |
| Product photos | Chassis front/rear, controller cards, NS224 shelf, SSD labels, optics, rail kit, carton and foam condition. |
HOW THIS PRODUCT FITS YOUR SYSTEM
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These specifications describe the storage platform. Server CPU and DIMM options are handled separately.
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YOUR QUOTE REQUEST
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SUPPORT & REPLACEMENT
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Compare related products These products may be related, but we have not confirmed them as replacements.USING HARDWARE RESPONSIBLY
Consider repairability, remaining support and actual operating demand. Extending service life is useful only when the equipment still meets your security and reliability requirements.
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Energy difference = (current W − proposed W) × hours × units ÷ 1,000. Excludes cooling, embodied emissions and purchase costs.CONNECTION DETAILS
The storage system uses its factory-supplied controllers. The ordered host interface determines whether the system connects through Ethernet, Fibre Channel or direct SAS.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
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Resilient data path
A redundant controller pair presents storage through independent host paths. Controller ownership, cache mirroring and failover behavior must be checked for the exact software release.
Design two failure domains from host HBA or NIC through fabric, controller, back-end path and power. A dual-controller label alone does not prove end-to-end availability.
Platform and software
AFF provides all-flash ONTAP, FAS supports hybrid capacity, and ASA is designed for SAN. The quotation includes the protocol licenses and HA-pair configuration.
Controllers, NS224 or DS shelves, cluster interconnect, host ports, ONTAP release and SnapMirror/SnapLock scope are validated together.
Snapshot, SnapMirror, MetroCluster or SnapMirror Business Continuity, encryption and ransomware controls require exact release and license checks.
System Architecture
Physical configuration
The base enclosure and every expansion shelf are ordered with supported I/O modules, cables, rails, power and an approved population plan. Shelf mixing is never assumed.
Availability, speed, port count, optics and adapter type must be confirmed for the exact controller and software release.
The final BOM includes only manufacturer-qualified media for the model, enclosure and software release.
Capacity Planning
Sum of installed media before parity, sparing, metadata, formatting and system reserves.
Capacity available after the selected protection layout and mandatory system overhead.
A workload-dependent planning value that may include compression, deduplication or thin provisioning.
Raw capacity is installed media before protection. Usable capacity follows parity, sparing, metadata and system reserves. Effective capacity may include thin provisioning or data reduction and is workload-dependent.
Software platform
ONTAP, System Manager and supported NetApp data services
ONTAP One or other software bundle, protocol and support entitlement are checked by controller serials
Snapshot, SnapMirror and application integration require release and target compatibility
Encryption, key management, multi-admin verification, immutable copies and identity are reviewed
Quotation Structure
Controller count, node role, mirrored cache or NVRAM behavior, management plane and failover mode are confirmed before pricing.
Mirrored write cache, NVRAM or flash-backed destage behavior is validated with controller failover and protection policy.Base enclosure, shelves, drive packs, rails, power, shelf I/O modules and cables stay visible as separate order lines.
The base enclosure and every expansion shelf are ordered with supported I/O modules, cables, rails, power and an approved population plan. Shelf mixing is never assumed.FC, iSCSI, NVMe-oF, NFS, SMB or S3 access is validated with host software, optics, adapters and the exact storage release.
Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NVMe protocols where supported, NFS and SMBSnapshots, replication, encryption, ransomware protection, capacity metrics, software term and service SLA are priced as named entitlements.
ONTAP One or other software bundle, protocol and support entitlement are checked by controller serialsThe quotation lists raw, usable and effective capacity separately and allows for growth, spare capacity and rebuild overhead.
Raw capacity is installed media before protection. Usable capacity follows parity, sparing, metadata and system reserves. Effective capacity may include thin provisioning or data reduction and is workload-dependent.Expansion Planning
A redundant controller pair presents storage through independent host paths. Controller ownership, cache mirroring and failover behavior must be checked for the exact software release.
The base enclosure and every expansion shelf are ordered with supported I/O modules, cables, rails, power and an approved population plan. Shelf mixing is never assumed.
Exact drive location and P/N review / Supported SSD shelf / HA-pair or cluster growth
Unified block and file / SAN / NAS
ONTAP One or other software bundle, protocol and support entitlement are checked by controller serials
Confirm serial coverage, SLA, install service and renewal owner
Deployment Scenarios
Low-latency FC or NVMe-ready block with multipath, consistent snapshots, predictable rebuild and strict change windows.
VMware, Hyper-V or KVM storage with datastore growth, host-profile validation, replication and restore testing.
Unified access where NAS, SAN, identity, snapshot schedule and QoS policies are documented separately.
Attachable parts
Controller canisters, node FRUs, cache protection, NVRAM/boot media and management modules by exact machine type.
Expansion shelves, I/O modules, rails, power supplies, inter-shelf cables and rack kits matched to the platform.
Qualified SAS or NVMe SSDs, SED/FIPS media, carriers and blank fillers approved for the enclosure and release.
FC HBAs, Ethernet adapters, optics, DAC/AOC, FC cables, host multipath software and switch-port plan.
ONTAP One or other software bundle, protocol and support entitlement are checked by controller serials
Snapshot, SnapMirror and application integration require release and target compatibility
Ownership after delivery
Confirm the workload, topology, rack, power, network, recovery objectives and acceptance criteria.
Confirm the supplied system and match supported shelves, drives, ports, licenses, cables and service lines.
Own monitoring, alerts, code levels, capacity headroom, restore tests, cases and renewals.
Track lifecycle notices, support dates, non-disruptive paths, migration and secure retirement.
Installation and Acceptance
Match the delivered chassis, controllers, shelves, drives and serial-number details to the approved BOM.
Verify rack position, load, rail fit, service clearance, airflow, A/B power and grounding.
Validate every host, cluster, management, back-end and replication cable against the port map.
Confirm firmware, storage OS, licenses, subscriptions, support coverage and the approved upgrade path.
Test multipath behavior and the documented controller, node, link and power failure scenarios.
Create pools or protection domains with the approved parity, sparing, reserve and rebuild policy.
Present test volumes, shares or buckets and verify host alignment, permissions and performance baseline.
Create and restore local copies, then execute the approved remote-recovery or retention test.
Confirm monitoring, call-home, alerts, audit export, time settings, user access, encryption and key ownership.
Installation diagrams, exported configuration, licenses, credential process, test results and renewal contacts.
Exact catalog identities
Midrange all-flash ONTAP platform for performance refresh, HA pair expansion and mixed workload consolidation.
15.36TB SSD, 7.68TB SSD, NS224 shelves, FC/iSCSI/Ethernet ports, optics, DAC/AOC and rail kits.
Controllers, shelves and media are matched with the small items that decide whether the system can be installed on arrival.
ONTAP release, protocol rights, SnapMirror/Snapshot requirements, encryption, ransomware controls and support entitlement are reviewed before order acceptance.
Before dispatch, request photos of chassis labels, controller rear, drive labels, accessory box, outer carton, foam and pallet state.
Include model, controller quantity, required usable capacity, drive preference, shelf count, host protocols, optics, ONTAP/license needs, support term, destination and required product photos.
Build RFQ for NetApp AFF A400Match AFF, ASA or FAS hardware documentation to the applicable ONTAP release.
Use the matching E-Series hardware and SANtricity documentation.
Use the named appliance or software deployment documentation.
Storage-array planning
| Decision | Information to provide | Impact on selection |
|---|---|---|
| Host access | Host operating systems, protocols and existing storage network | Determines the interface and multipathing documentation to check. |
| Capacity and workload | Required usable space, workload pattern and protection policy | Guides media selection and sizing; raw drive capacity is not usable array capacity. |
| What the system includes | Controllers, chassis, expansion shelves, drives and storage software | Clarifies whether the order is an assembly, base system or populated array. |
Compatibility and BOM checks
Confirm AFF A400 4U HA platform, controller pair, power supplies, fan/FRU layout and rear host-port cards from model-specific photos.
NS224 shelves, NSM modules, rail kits, power cords and shelf cables must be visible in the BOM instead of hidden inside a capacity line.
Use NetApp-qualified 7.68TB or 15.36TB SSD packs with exact P/N, carrier, endurance, encryption and ONTAP release support.
Strong fit for virtualization, databases, mixed SAN/NAS, snapshots, SnapMirror and refresh projects that need more controller headroom.
| Base system | AFF A400 4U HA chassis, controller pair, host adapters, power and management accessories. |
|---|---|
| Shelf / expansion | NS224 NVMe shelves with supported module/cable population; include rails and power. |
| Drive pack | 7.68TB and 15.36TB SSD classes by exact NetApp P/N and ONTAP compatibility. |
| Scenario | Performance flash for database, virtual infrastructure and mixed unified storage. |
| Product photos | Chassis front/rear, controller cards, NS224 shelf, SSD labels, optics, rail kit, carton and foam condition. |
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PACKAGING REFERENCE
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