NetApp AFF A-Series AFF8060
The NetApp All Flash FAS 8060 (AFF8060) was a modular 6U high-end storage system offering multi-protocol block and file data services on all-flash media. Engineered for enterprise consolidation and mission-critical databases, it combined rich Clustered Data ONTAP software features with high IOPS and redundant hardware controllers.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | AFF A-Series |
| Form factor | 6U modular rack |
| Released | Jun 2015 |
| End of sale | Jun 2017 |
| End of support | Jun 2022 |
| Controller configuration | Dual modular controllers in 6U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon 8-core processors per controller |
| Memory | 128GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Connects to DS2246 SAS SSD drive shelves |
| Supported drives | SAS SSDs (400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB, 3.8TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 3.8PB raw per HA pair |
| Host connectivity | PCIe expansion slots supporting 16Gb FC, 8Gb FC, 10GbE, and 1GbE |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB |
| Clustering | Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP |
Generations
- Next generation: NetApp AFF A700
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 A-Series AFF8060.
- 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 OS ran on the AFF8060?
The AFF8060 operated on NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP (8.3 through 9.x).
How many PCIe slots were available on the AFF8060?
The AFF8060 chassis provided 8 PCIe expansion slots across the two controller canisters.
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Sources
- NetApp FAS8000 Series Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - AFF8060 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28