NetApp AFF A150
The NetApp AFF A150 is an entry-level all-flash storage system designed for small and medium businesses, remote offices, and budget-conscious enterprise deployments. Operating on ONTAP in a 2U dual-controller enclosure, it utilizes cost-effective 12Gb SAS SSDs while providing full enterprise replication, snapshotting, and cloud integration features.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | AFF A-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Feb 2023 |
| Controller configuration | Dual controllers in 2U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon multi-core processors per controller |
| Memory | 64GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x internal 2.5-inch 12Gb SAS SSDs in 2U chassis, expandable with 2x DS224C shelves |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs (960GB, 3.8TB, 7.6TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 26PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | Onboard 10GbE / 1GbE ports and optional mezzanine/PCIe for 16Gb/32Gb FC or 25GbE |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp AFF A220
- Next generation: NetApp AFF A30
Compatible parts
Cables
X6536-R6 NetApp X6536-R6 optical network cable, 5 m
X6553-R6 NetApp X6553-R6 optical network cable, 2 m
X6554-R6 NetApp X6554-R6 optical network cable, 15 m
X6562-R6 NetApp X6562-R6 Cat 6 RJ-45 Ethernet cable, 5 m
X6566B-05-R6 NetApp X6566B-05-R6 10 GbE network cable, 0.5 m
X6566B-2-R6 NetApp X6566B-2-R6 10 GbE network cable, 2 m
X6566B-3-R6 NetApp X6566B-3-R6 10 GbE network cable, 3 m
X6566B-5-R6 NetApp X6566B-5-R6 10 GbE network cable, 5 m
X6585-R6 NetApp X6585-R6 Cat 6 RJ-45 Ethernet cable, 3 m
X66030A NetApp X66030A storage cable, 0.5 m
X66031A NetApp X66031A storage cable, 1 m
X66032A NetApp X66032A storage cable, 2 m
X66033A NetApp X66033A storage cable, 3 m
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 AFF A150.
- Compatibility NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool (IMT) (free vendor sign-in)
- Specifications NetApp Hardware Universe (platform specs and supported parts)
- Support NetApp Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Does the NetApp AFF A150 use NVMe or SAS drives?
The AFF A150 uses 12Gb SAS solid-state drives, providing enterprise flash endurance at lower hardware cost.
Can an AFF A150 cluster with other NetApp ONTAP systems?
Yes, the AFF A150 can join an ONTAP cluster alongside AFF, FAS, and ASA systems.
Buying or selling AFF A150?
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Sources
- NetApp AFF A150 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - AFF A150 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install an AFF A150 system using detailed step-by-step instructions, checked 2026-10-28