NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1

Brand: NetApp | Category: Storage Systems

SKU: AFF-EDGE-1 | Part #: AFF-EDGE-1 | MPN: AFF-EDGE-1

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About the NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1

NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1 leverages the NetApp BlueXP cloud-based unified control plane to deliver centralized management and orchestration of distributed caching nodes across your enterprise WAN infrastructure. This 1U rack-mountable appliance functions as an intelligent, demand-driven local cache node within the BlueXP Edge Caching fabric, seamlessly integrating with NetApp ONTAP on-premises storage or Cloud Volumes ONTAP deployments to optimize file access at branch and remote office locations.

Designed for storage architects and network engineers managing multi-site deployments, the AFF-EDGE-1 enforces cache coherency and file locking at the core storage tier while presenting SMB/CIFS protocol access to local users. Active Directory integration enables immediate user authentication and access control without additional credential management overhead. The appliance maintains a transient cache locally; all authoritative data resides exclusively at the core tier, ensuring centralized data governance, audit trails, and compliance posture across your organization. Deployments scale horizontally by adding edge nodes per site or across additional sites, each managed through the unified BlueXP platform. This architecture eliminates the complexity of distributed storage while delivering branch-office performance and reducing WAN congestion for file-sharing workloads.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: NetApp
  • Part Number: AFF-EDGE-1
  • Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable appliance
  • Primary Function: Intelligent WAN-optimized file caching node for BlueXP Edge Caching fabric
  • Supported Protocol: SMB/CIFS (Windows file sharing)
  • Management Platform: NetApp BlueXP (cloud-based unified control plane)
  • Active Directory Integration: Supported — appliance joins customer AD domain for user authentication and access control
  • Core Integration: NetApp ONTAP on-premises or Cloud Volumes ONTAP

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Technical Specifications

BrandNetApp
CategoryStorage Systems
SKUAFF-EDGE-1
Part NumberAFF-EDGE-1
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberAFF-EDGE-1
Product LineNetApp BlueXP Edge Caching
Form Factor1U rack-mountable appliance
Primary FunctionIntelligent WAN-optimized file caching node for BlueXP Edge Caching fabric
Supported ProtocolSMB/CIFS (Windows file sharing)
Cache ArchitectureDemand-driven local cache with coherency and file locking enforced at the core storage tier
Management PlatformNetApp BlueXP (cloud-based unified control plane)
Core IntegrationNetApp ONTAP on-premises or Cloud Volumes ONTAP
Active Directory IntegrationSupported — appliance joins customer AD domain for user authentication and access control
Deployment RoleEdge caching node (branch or remote site); requires BlueXP Edge Caching Core and Management Server components at the data center
Operating SystemWindows Server-based appliance OS (NetApp validated and pre-configured)
Data Residency ModelCached data is transient; authoritative data resides only at the core storage tier
Target Deployment ScaleDesigned for remote and branch office sites; scalable by deploying additional edge nodes per site or across additional sites
Regulatory AlignmentSupports centralized data governance, audit, and compliance posture by keeping primary data at the core tier

Frequently Asked Questions about NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1

What does the NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1 do?

the NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1 suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.

What is the NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1?

The NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1 is a brand new storage systems product manufactured by NetApp. It has the SKU AFF-EDGE-1 and part number AFF-EDGE-1. This enterprise-grade product is available from Omnixon Global.

What are the key specifications of the NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1?

The key specifications of the NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1 include: AI Optimized: Yes. For complete specifications and technical documentation, please contact our sales team.

Where can I buy the NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1?

You can buy the NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1 from Omnixon Global, a trusted enterprise IT hardware supplier. We serve enterprises in over 100 countries. Request a quote through our website or contact our sales team directly.

What technical support is available for the NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1?

Yes, the NetApp BlueXP Edge Caching Appliance AFF-EDGE-1 is fully supported by Omnixon Global. We provide dedicated technical support including installation guidance, configuration assistance, and troubleshooting. Contact our team for specific support terms and service level agreements.