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NetApp AFF A-Series AFF8040

End of supportStorage6U modular rack
NetApp AFF A-Series AFF80406U modular rack

The NetApp All Flash FAS 8040 (AFF8040) was a 6U midrange all-flash array designed for consolidated enterprise workloads requiring predictable sub-millisecond response times. Built on the FAS8000 hardware architecture, it provided extensive storage protocol support, high-availability dual controllers, and integrated NetApp snapshot capabilities.

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Specifications

BrandNetApp
FamilyAFF A-Series
Form factor6U modular rack
ReleasedJun 2015
End of saleJun 2017
End of supportJun 2022
Controller configurationDual modular controllers in 6U enclosure
ProcessorIntel Xeon processors per controller
Memory64GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM
Drive baysConnects to DS2246 SAS SSD drive shelves
Supported drivesSAS SSDs (400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB, 3.8TB)
Maximum raw capacityUp to 2.8PB raw per HA pair
Host connectivityPCIe slots supporting 16Gb FC, 8Gb FC, 10GbE, and 1GbE
Storage protocolsFC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB
ClusteringUp to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs)
ManagementNetApp Clustered Data ONTAP

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FAQ

What drive shelves connected to the AFF8040?

The AFF8040 connected to DS2246 2U 24-bay 6Gb SAS solid-state drive shelves.

What system replaced the AFF8040?

The AFF8040 was succeeded by the 3U AFF A300 in September 2016.

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