NetApp AFF C800
The NetApp AFF C800 is an enterprise capacity-flash storage system pairing high-performance dual controllers with high-density QLC NVMe solid-state storage. Housed in a 4U enclosure supporting 48 internal NVMe drives, it delivers high throughput and multi-protocol flexibility for large-scale virtualization and unstructured data repositories.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | AFF C-Series |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | Feb 2023 |
| Controller configuration | Dual controllers in 4U enclosure |
| Processor | Dual Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 256GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Up to 48x internal 2.5-inch NVMe QLC SSDs, expandable with NS224 shelves |
| Supported drives | NVMe QLC SSDs (15.3TB, 30.7TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 106PB 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 C80
Compatible parts
Cables
X6566B-3-R6 NetApp X6566B-3-R6 10 GbE network cable, 3 m
X6566B-5-R6 NetApp X6566B-5-R6 10 GbE network cable, 5 m
X66211-1 NetApp X66211-1 100 GbE cable, 1 m
X66211-2 NetApp X66211-2 100 GbE cable, 2 m
X66211-5 NetApp X66211-5 100 GbE cable, 5 m
X66211A-05 NetApp X66211A-05 100 GbE cable, 0.5 m
X66240A-2 NetApp X66240A-2 25 GbE cable, 2 m
X66240A-5 NetApp X66240A-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
X66250-30 NetApp X66250-30 Fibre Channel optical cable, 30 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 C800.
- 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 is the Lenovo equivalent of the NetApp AFF C800?
Lenovo OEMed the AFF C800 hardware and ONTAP software as the ThinkSystem DG7000.
How many internal drives fit into the AFF C800?
The 4U AFF C800 chassis holds up to 48 front-accessible NVMe SSD drives.
Buying or selling AFF C800?
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 C800 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - AFF C800 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Install and set up an AFF C800 system using detailed instructions, checked 2026-10-28