NetApp AFF C60
The NetApp AFF C60 is a high-density 2U capacity flash storage array delivering petabyte-scale QLC storage with enterprise ONTAP features. Designed to replace legacy hybrid hard drive systems in data centers, it provides continuous low latency, high data reduction, and multi-protocol flexibility with minimal power and cooling demands.
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 | 256GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x internal NVMe QLC SSDs in 2U chassis, expandable with NS224 shelves |
| Supported drives | NVMe QLC SSDs (15.3TB, 30.7TB, 61.4TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 200PB 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, S3 |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp ONTAP 9 |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp AFF C400
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 C60.
- 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 does the NetApp AFF C60 use?
The AFF C60 uses a compact 2U dual-controller enclosure housing 24 front-accessible NVMe SSDs.
Can the AFF C60 run unified block and file services?
Yes, ONTAP provides simultaneous support for SAN (FC, iSCSI, NVMe) and NAS (NFS, SMB) protocols.
Buying or selling AFF C60?
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 C60 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28