NetApp AFF A250 All-Flash Storage Array

Brand: NetApp | Category: Storage Systems

SKU: NETAPP-AFFA250-001 | Part #: AFF-A250 | MPN: AFF-A250

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About the NetApp AFF A250 All-Flash Storage Array

The NetApp AFF A250 all-flash storage array delivers the performance metrics that modern SLA requirements demand, built on Intel Xeon-based multi-core processors and supported by up to 192 GB DRAM per controller for consistent, predictable response times on random I/O workloads. For storage architects and IT procurement teams evaluating next-generation infrastructure, the AFF-A250 (part number AFF-A250) combines enterprise-grade reliability with the flexibility to scale—from a single 2U dual-controller unit through clustered deployments of up to 24 nodes.

The NetApp platform supports a comprehensive protocol portfolio including NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI, FCP, NVMe/FC, and NVMe/TCP, ensuring seamless integration into hybrid and multiprotocol environments. With active-active dual-controller high availability, non-disruptive failover, and built-in data protection via NetApp Snapshot, SnapMirror, and SnapVault technologies, the AFF A250 safeguards mission-critical workloads while enabling cloud-native operations through FabricPool tiering and BlueXP unified management. Inline deduplication, compression, and compaction technologies help maximize capacity efficiency—delivering up to 8 PB effective storage from up to 1.18 PB raw capacity when paired with NS224 expansion shelves.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: NetApp
  • Model: AFF-A250
  • Form Factor: 2U dual-controller
  • Drive Bays: 24 SSD bays per shelf (2.5-inch)
  • Supported Drives: NVMe SSDs
  • Maximum Raw Capacity: Up to 1.18 PB raw (with NS224 expansion shelves)
  • Maximum Effective Capacity: Up to 8 PB effective (with data reduction)
  • Host Connectivity: 10GbE, 25GbE, 100GbE (Ethernet); 16Gb FC; 32Gb FC
  • Cluster Nodes: Up to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) in a scale-out cluster
  • Operating System: NetApp ONTAP 9

To discuss the NetApp AFF A250 for your infrastructure requirements, contact Omnixon Global for a detailed RFQ.

Technical Specifications

BrandNetApp
CategoryStorage Systems
SKUNETAPP-AFFA250-001
Part NumberAFF-A250
ConditionNew
InterfaceNVMe
Manufacturer Part NumberAFF-A250
Form Factor2U dual-controller
Drive Bays24 SSD bays per shelf (2.5-inch)
Supported Drive TypesNVMe SSDs
Maximum Raw CapacityUp to 1.18 PB raw (with NS224 expansion shelves)
Maximum Effective CapacityUp to 8 PB effective (with data reduction)
Controller ProcessorsIntel Xeon-based multi-core processors (per controller)
Memory per ControllerUp to 192 GB DRAM
NVMe Storage Class Memory (SCM)Supported for NVRAM acceleration
Host Connectivity (Front-End)10GbE, 25GbE, 100GbE (Ethernet); 16Gb FC; 32Gb FC
Supported ProtocolsNFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI, FCP, NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP
Cluster Interconnect100GbE
Maximum Cluster NodesUp to 24 nodes (12 HA pairs) in a scale-out cluster
Operating SystemNetApp ONTAP 9
Data ReductionInline deduplication, compression, and compaction
High AvailabilityActive-active dual-controller HA with non-disruptive failover
Data ProtectionNetApp Snapshot, SnapMirror, SnapVault, MetroCluster support
Cloud IntegrationFabricPool tiering; SnapMirror to Cloud; BlueXP unified management
Power SupplyRedundant hot-swap power supplies
Regulatory ComplianceFCC, CE, RoHS; FIPS 140-2 self-encrypting drive support

Frequently Asked Questions about NetApp AFF A250 All-Flash Storage Array

What does the NetApp AFF A250 All-Flash Storage Array do?

the NetApp AFF A250 All-Flash Storage Array 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.