Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | AFF C400 NetApp | AFF A30 NetApp |
|---|---|---|
| At a Glance | ||
| Brand & Model | NetApp AFF C400 | NetApp AFF A30 |
| Tagline | Capacity-optimised all-flash — high-density NVMe QLC SSDs at the economics of spinning disk | Entry all-flash unified storage — NVMe performance, ONTAP intelligence, at accessible scale |
| Highlights | ||
| Key Features | 4U chassis, 24 internal NVMe QLC SSD slots, 2-controller HA pair · Up to 1,152 SSDs per system; 141 PB effective capacity at 24-node scale · NVMe QLC technology — highest density per rack unit at lowest $/TB flash cost · NVMe/TCP, NVMe/FC, FC, iSCSI, NFS v3/v4.x, SMB/CIFS, S3 protocols | 2U chassis, 24 internal NVMe SSD slots, 2-controller HA pair · Up to 4.0 PB raw capacity per HA pair; 18.8 PB effective (5:1 NAS) · Up to 6-node scale-out cluster; 128 GB controller memory · NVMe/FC and NVMe/TCP, FC, iSCSI, NFS v3/v4, SMB/CIFS, S3 |
Expert Analysis
NetApp AFF C400 vs AFF A30 — these platforms target similar requirements at this tier. Detailed selection depends on existing vendor estate, support / SLA preferences, and total cost of ownership over the platform lifecycle. Servnet provides vendor-neutral guidance — request a side-by-side scoped quote and we'll model your specific workloads against each option.
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