NetApp AFF A50
The NetApp AFF A50 is a compact 2U dual-controller all-flash array designed for mid-sized enterprise environments, regional data centers, and departmental workloads. Featuring active-active controller processing and internal NVMe drive support, it provides consistent low latency and enterprise data management in a dense footprint.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | AFF A-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Oct 2024 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 2U chassis |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 128GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x internal 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs in 2U chassis |
| Supported drives | NVMe TLC SSDs (1.9TB to 15.3TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 70PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | PCIe slots supporting 25GbE, 10GbE, and 32Gb Fibre Channel |
| Storage protocols | NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, S3 |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp AFF A250
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 A50.
- 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 form factor is the NetApp AFF A50?
The AFF A50 is packaged in a 2U rack enclosure housing two hot-swappable active-active controller canisters.
What network speeds are supported on the AFF A50?
The AFF A50 supports 10GbE, 25GbE Ethernet and 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel host connectivity.
Buying or selling AFF A50?
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Sources
- NetApp AFF A-Series Systems Overview, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - AFF A50 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28