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NetApp All Flash FAS (AFF) A250A Enterprise Storage System
AFF A-Series systems support end-to-end NVMe technologies, from NVMe-attached SSDs to NVMe front-end host connectivity over Fiber Channel (NVMe/FC). These systems provide the industry's lowest latency for an enterprise all-flash array, making them a superior choice for driving the most demanding workloads and AI/DL applications. With a simple software upgrade to modern NVMe/FC SAN infrastructure, you can drive more workloads with faster response times without disruption or data migration.
Key Benefits NetApp AFF A250A
Accelerate your mission-critical applications with the industry's fastest end-to-end NVMe enterprise all-flash array.
Accelerate artificial intelligence and machine learning applications with the lowest latency.
Support 2X more workloads and cut application response time in half with a modern NVMe-based SAN infrastructure.
AFF A250A Technical Specifications
1. System Overview
- Model: NetApp AFF-A250 V100 (All-Flash Array)
- Form Factor: Single chassis, 2U
- Configuration: High Availability (Dual Controller)
- Operational system: ONTAP 9+
2. Hardware and Performance
| Components | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processors | 2x Intel 12-core 64-bit @ 2.10 GHz (per controller) |
| Memory (HA) | 128GB (64GB per controller) |
| NVRAM (HA) | 16GB (8GB per controller) |
| Expansion slots | 4x PCIe (per controller) |
| Ethernet ports | 4x RJ45 (10GbE) per controller |
3. Storage and Capacity
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Internal Disks | 24x 2,5″ slots (hot-swap) |
| Drive Type | NVMe SSD or SATA/SAS SSD |
| Maximum capacity | 734 TB (at maximum drive density) |
| Expansion with Shelves | Up to 48 drives total (24 internal + 24 external) |
| Supported Shelves | DS224C (1 external), NS224 (1 internal + 1 external), or NS224 + NSM100B (1 external) |
| RAID Technologies | RAID 4, RAID-DP (RAID 6), RAID-TEC |
4. Physical Dimensions
| Parameter | Size |
|---|---|
| Chassis Height | 2U (3,35″ / 8,5 cm) |
| Largura | 17,6″ (44,7 cm) without flanges |
| Depth | 24,13″ (61,3 cm) with cable management |
| Maximum weight | 54,3 lb (24,6 kg) |
5. Connectivity and Management
- Network Ports:
- 4x RJ45 10GbE per controller (no native UTA2 or Fibre Channel ports).
- Expansion:
- PCIe slots for adding HBAs (Fibre Channel) or 25/40/100GbE adapters.
- Management:
- ONTAP System Manager (GUI) and CLI.
- RESTful API for automation.
6. Comparison of Supported Shelves
| Shelf Type | Maximum Supported | Drive Interface | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS224C | 1 external | SAS/SATA | General expansion |
| NS224 | 1 internal + 1 external | NVMe | Low latency |
| NS224 + NSM100B | 1 external | NVMe | High performance with NVMe over Fabrics |
7. Recommended Use Cases
✔ Mission Critical Virtualization
✔ Databases (Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA)
✔ AI/ML Workloads (with optional NVMe)
✔ 4K/8K Video Editing
8. Differences between the A250 V100 Model
✅ Highest CPU clock (2.1 GHz vs. 1.5 GHz of the A220 UTA2)
✅ NVMe support (via shelves NS224)
✅ PCIe slots for flexibility (adaptable to high-speed networks)
✅ Unified management with ONTAP
(Note: The A250 V100 model does not support native UTA2/SAS ports – depending on usage, you may need to add HBAs via PCIe.)
Smarter than your average storage array
Deep integration with your critical business applications enables storage provisioning in minutes. Industry-leading data reduction features ensure maximum storage savings. And move your data wherever you need it, on premises or in the cloud, seamlessly.
There's powerful, and then there's powerful AFF A-Series
Boost the performance of your enterprise applications and AI/ML with the industry's lowest latency NVMe storage. Dual NVMe/FC and NVMe/TCP connectivity support lets you choose the best fit to maximize performance with easy integration into your existing SAN. Plus, scale performance and capacity non-disruptively.
No other array works so hard to earn your trust.
Meet your strictest SLAs with built-in, application-consistent data protection. Optimized Tier One SAN resiliency provides zero data loss and zero downtime. Automatic ransomware protects against next-generation attacks with industry-leading security enhancement for an extra layer of detection and recovery. And SupportEdge streamlines your systems with streamlined, predictive support services.
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