X9170A: NetApp X9170A 1TB NVMe core dump module
NetApp X9170A is a 1TB NVMe core dump module for the AFF A700 and FAS9000 controllers. NetApp requires one in each controller before the first NS224 shelf is hot-added, so that core files can be stored. Check that both controllers have one when you buy a used system.
Specifications
| Part number | X9170A |
|---|---|
| Brand | NetApp |
| Type | SSDs |
| Status | end of sale |
| Capacity (GB) | 1,000 |
| Interface | NVMe |
| Form factor | core dump module |
About the X9170A
X9170A is described by NetApp as a core dump module with a 1TB NVMe SSD. Its job is to store core files when a controller crashes. It is not a data drive and it is not part of the aggregate layout. NetApp mentions it in the procedure for hot-adding the first NS224 NVMe shelf to an AFF A700 or FAS9000 high availability pair. Because it is a small internal module, it is usually sold as a spare or comes with the controller.
Compatibility
NetApp states that when the first NS224 shelf is hot-added to a pair, an X9170A core dump module must be installed in each controller. The NS224 hot-add procedure for the AFF A700 and FAS9000 is the page that names it, and it refers to the replace or add procedure for the caching module and core dump module for those two platforms. No other platform is listed on that page, and this page does not extend the listing. The NetApp Hardware Universe holds the full matrix and needs a NetApp sign-in, which was not available for this entry.
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Check compatibility with NetApp
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that NetApp has tested with the NetApp X9170A.
- Compatibility NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool (IMT) (free vendor sign-in)
- Specifications NetApp Hardware Universe (platform specs and supported parts)
- Support NetApp Support
FAQ
What is the NetApp X9170A?
A core dump module with a 1TB NVMe SSD. NetApp names it in the NS224 hot-add procedure for the AFF A700 and FAS9000.
Do I need an X9170A to add an NS224 shelf?
NetApp says that when hot-adding the first NS224 shelf to a pair, one X9170A must be installed in each controller to support core dumps.
Buying or selling X9170A?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Hot-add an NS224 shelf, AFF A700 and FAS9000 cabling, checked 2026-10-28