NetApp AFF A200
The NetApp AFF A200 was NetApp's entry-level 2U all-flash storage system introducing modern ONTAP flash capabilities to small and midsize enterprises. Equipped with 24 internal 12Gb SAS SSD bays, unified SAN/NAS protocols, and integrated cloud data tiering, it established standard flash performance for departmental virtualization.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | AFF A-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Jan 2017 |
| End of sale | Jan 2019 |
| End of support | Jan 2024 |
| Controller configuration | Dual controllers in 2U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 64GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x internal 2.5-inch 12Gb SAS SSDs, expandable with DS224C shelves |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs (960GB, 3.8TB, 7.6TB, 15.3TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 17PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | Onboard 10GBase-T and UTA2 ports for 16Gb FC or 10GbE SFP+ |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp AFF A-Series AFF8020
- Next generation: NetApp AFF A220
Works together
How the NetApp AFF A200 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Servers
HPE Superdome Flex 5U chassis, 4 sockets each, up to 8 chassis
HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module full-height compute module
Cisco UCS C220 M5 1U rack
Cisco UCS C240 M5 2U rack
Cisco UCS C480 M5 4U rack
Dell PowerEdge C4140 1U rack
Adapters for the server
BCM957414A4142CC Broadcom NetXtreme-E BCM57414 Dual-Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 Ethernet Network Adapter
BCM957416A4160C Broadcom NetXtreme-E BCM57416 Dual-Port 10GBASE-T PCIe 3.0 Ethernet Network Adapter
BCM957504A5041CC Broadcom NetXtreme-E BCM57504 Quad-Port 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe 4.0 Ethernet Network Adapter
540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
Switches
Arista 7020R 7020TR-48 1U fixed switch
Arista 7060X 7060CX2-32S 1U fixed switch
Arista 7280R 7280CR2-60 2U fixed switch
Arista 7280R 7280SR2K-48C6 1U fixed switch
Optics
QSFP-100G-CWDM4-AR Arista 100GBASE-CWDM4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
QSFP-100G-LR4-AR Arista 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
QSFP-100G-SR4 Arista 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- NFS explained mrplanb.com
- Block vs object storage mrplanb.com
- Object storage Ledger mrplanb.com
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 A200.
- 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
What media was supported in the AFF A200?
The AFF A200 supported enterprise 12Gb SAS solid-state drives in capacities from 960GB to 15.3TB.
What model replaced the AFF A200?
The AFF A220 succeeded the AFF A200 in May 2018.
Buying or selling AFF A200?
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
- NetApp AFF A200 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - AFF A200 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28