NetApp AFF A-Series AFF8080 EX
The NetApp All Flash FAS 8080 EX (AFF8080) was NetApp's first-generation high-end enterprise all-flash array. Built on an enterprise 6U modular dual-controller chassis, it paired multi-core Intel Xeon processing with external SAS all-flash shelves to support large-scale Oracle, SAP, and virtual desktop infrastructure deployments.
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 | Dual Intel Xeon 8-core processors per controller |
| Memory | 256GB system memory per HA pair with NVRAM |
| Drive bays | Connects to DS2246 and DS224C SAS SSD shelves (up to 1440 SSDs per cluster) |
| Supported drives | SAS SSDs (400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB, 3.8TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 5PB raw per HA pair |
| Host connectivity | PCIe slots supporting 16Gb/8Gb FC, 10GbE, and 40GbE |
| 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
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- 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 chassis did the AFF8080 EX utilize?
The AFF8080 EX utilized the 6U FAS8080 enterprise modular chassis with dual hot-swap controller sleds.
What successor replaced the AFF8080 EX?
The AFF8080 EX was succeeded by the 8U AFF A700 in September 2016.
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Sources
- NetApp FAS8000 Series Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - AFF8080 EX Specifications, checked 2026-10-28