NetApp AFF C30
The NetApp AFF C30 is an entry capacity-flash array engineered for mid-sized organizations seeking to modernize legacy hybrid storage with high-capacity QLC flash. In a 2U dual-controller form factor, it provides enterprise cyber-vaulting, integrated snapshots, and cloud data mobility through NetApp ONTAP.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | AFF C-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 NVMe QLC SSDs in 2U chassis |
| Supported drives | NVMe QLC SSDs (15.3TB, 30.7TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 100PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | PCIe slots supporting 25GbE, 10GbE, and 32Gb/16Gb FC |
| Storage protocols | NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp AFF C250
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 C30.
- 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 array did the AFF C30 succeed?
The AFF C30 succeeded the AFF C250, offering upgraded processors and higher-capacity QLC media support.
Does the AFF C30 include ransomware protection?
Yes, ONTAP includes autonomous ransomware protection and tamper-proof NetApp Snapshot technology on the AFF C30.
Buying or selling AFF C30?
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 C-Series Overview, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - AFF C30 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28