NetApp AFF A700s
The NetApp AFF A700s was a 4U dense enterprise all-flash system packing dual controllers and 24 internal SAS SSD bays into a self-contained chassis. Engineered for data centers requiring high IOPS per rack unit, it delivered enterprise ONTAP performance while consuming half the rack space of traditional modular 8U architectures.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | AFF A-Series |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | Jan 2017 |
| End of sale | May 2020 |
| End of support | May 2025 |
| Controller configuration | Dual controllers in 4U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon multi-core processors per controller |
| Memory | 512GB 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 88PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | PCIe slots supporting 40GbE, 32Gb FC, 16Gb FC, and 10GbE |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Next generation: NetApp AFF A800
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 A700s.
- 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
How did the AFF A700s differ from the AFF A700?
The AFF A700s integrated 24 internal drive bays into a compact 4U chassis, whereas the A700 was an 8U controller-only modular frame.
What system succeeded the AFF A700s?
The AFF A800 succeeded the A700s, introducing an internal NVMe backplane and 100GbE connectivity.
Buying or selling AFF A700s?
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Sources
- NetApp AFF A700s Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - AFF A700s Specifications, checked 2026-10-28