NetApp AFF C400
The NetApp AFF C400 is a midrange capacity all-flash storage system engineered to consolidate secondary enterprise applications and virtualized datastores onto cost-effective QLC NVMe media. In a 4U dual-controller enclosure, it integrates hardware offload engines for inline data reduction while maintaining sub-millisecond response times.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | AFF C-Series |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | Feb 2023 |
| Controller configuration | Dual controllers in 4U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors with dedicated crypto/compression offload |
| Memory | 256GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Connects to NS224 NVMe drive shelves (up to 144 NVMe SSDs per HA pair) |
| Supported drives | NVMe QLC SSDs (15.3TB, 30.7TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 71PB in a 24-node cluster |
| Host connectivity | PCIe slots supporting 100GbE, 25GbE, 10GbE, and 32Gb FC |
| Storage protocols | NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Next generation: NetApp AFF C60
Compatible parts
Cables
X6562-R6 NetApp X6562-R6 Cat 6 RJ-45 Ethernet cable, 5 m
X6585-R6 NetApp X6585-R6 Cat 6 RJ-45 Ethernet cable, 3 m
X66211A-05 NetApp X66211A-05 100 GbE cable, 0.5 m
X66211A-1 NetApp X66211A-1 100 GbE cable, 1 m
X66211A-2 NetApp X66211A-2 100 GbE cable, 2 m
X66211A-5 NetApp X66211A-5 100 GbE cable, 5 m
X66240-2 NetApp X66240-2 25 GbE cable, 2 m
X66240-5 NetApp X66240-5 25 GbE cable, 5 m
X66250-15 NetApp X66250-15 Fibre Channel optical cable, 15 m
X66250-2 NetApp X66250-2 Fibre Channel optical cable, 2 m
X66250-5 NetApp X66250-5 Fibre Channel optical cable, 5 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 C400.
- 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 AFF C400 have internal drive bays?
The AFF C400 uses external NS224 24-drive NVMe expansion shelves connected via 100GbE RoCE.
What data efficiency techniques are enabled on the AFF C400?
Inline deduplication, compression, and compaction run natively in ONTAP on the AFF C400.
Buying or selling AFF C400?
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 C400 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - AFF C400 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install an AFF C400 system using detailed instructions, checked 2026-10-28