NetApp AFF A250 NVMe All-Flash Storage with 24×15.36TB – In Stock, Special Offer
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We currently have a NetApp AFF A250 NVMe all-flash system in stock, available as a special offer.
NetApp AFF A250 NVMe All Flash Storage
Limited stock at special pricing
It is built to handle demanding workloads such as virtualization, databases, and analytics with very low latency and high throughput.
Below is a specific configuration currently available as a special offer. The system includes 24 × 15.36TB NVMe drives (~368TB raw capacity), high-speed networking connectivity, and a complete set of ONTAP enterprise licenses, making it ready for production environments.
Exact Configuration: NetApp AFF A250
System: NetApp AFF A250
NetApp AFF A250 All-Flash Storage
2U enterprise storage system
Dual controller high-availability architecture
ONTAP 9.13.1P11
Storage: NetApp AFF A250
24 × 15.36TB NVMe SSD
Raw capacity: ~368TB NVMe
NVMe drives provide significantly lower latency and higher throughput compared to traditional SAS SSD storage
Networking: NetApp AFF A250
Installed network adapters:
Dual 10Gb Ethernet controller (Intel X722 BaseT)
Dual 25Gb Ethernet controller (ConnectX-5)
Dual 100Gb Ethernet controller (ConnectX-6 Mezz)
Total network connectivity:
2 × 10GbE ports
2 × 25GbE ports
2 × 100GbE ports
Management ports:
Gigabit Ethernet management interface
Boot Media: NetApp AFF A250
Internal SATA boot media:
Micron 5300 SSD (~480GB)
Used for the ONTAP operating system
Shelf: NetApp AFF A250
Detected storage shelf:
NS224 NVMe shelf (NSM8E)
This is the integrated NVMe storage shelf used in the A250 platform
ONTAP Software: NetApp AFF A250
NetApp ONTAP 9.13.1P11
ONTAP is NetApp’s enterprise storage operating system used in large data centers and cloud infrastructure
Included Licenses: NetApp AFF A250
NAS protocols
NFS
CIFS / SMB
SAN protocols
iSCSI
Fibre Channel (FCP)
NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)
Data protection
SnapMirror
SnapVault
SnapRestore
Storage efficiency
FlexClone
Management
SnapManager Suite
SnapCenter Standard
Additional features
ONTAP S3
SyncMirror
TPM
VE license
These licenses enable both file and block storage environments as well as advanced replication, object storage, and snapshot capabilities.
Benefits of This Configuration: NetApp AFF A250
High-Performance NVMe Storage: NetApp AFF A250
The system includes 24 NVMe SSD drives, providing very fast storage performance.
Benefits:
very low latency
high parallel throughput
strong performance for mixed workloads
improved performance for virtualization and database environments
NVMe storage can handle significantly more I/O operations than traditional storage technologies
High-Availability Dual Controller Design: NetApp AFF A250
The NetApp AFF A250 operates with two controllers in an active-active configuration.
Benefits:
automatic failover
continuous operation during maintenance
load balancing between controllers
improved reliability for critical workloads
This architecture is designed for enterprise environments where downtime is unacceptable.
Flexible High-Speed Networking: NetApp AFF A250
With multiple connectivity options (10GbE, 25GbE, and 100GbE), the system can support different data center environments.
Benefits:
flexible integration into existing infrastructure
high bandwidth for analytics workloads
reduced network bottlenecks
scalable connectivity for future upgrades
High-speed networking ensures the system can fully utilize NVMe storage performance.
Enterprise Data Protection: NetApp AFF A250
ONTAP includes several advanced data protection technologies.
Snapshot technology:
Snapshots can be created almost instantly and allow very fast recovery of data
Replication - SnapMirror and SnapVault allow data replication between storage systems for:
disaster recovery
backup
data protection
Storage Efficiency: NetApp AFF A250
The system includes several efficiency technologies.
Benefits:
reduced storage consumption
instant volume cloning
optimized storage utilization
These technologies help reduce the effective cost per TB of storage. This NetApp AFF A250 configuration is typically used for virtualization, enterprise databases, analytics, mid-size data center environments, file storage, and modern hybrid workloads.
NetApp AFF A250 NVMe All Flash Storage
Limited stock at special pricing
FAQ – NetApp AFF A250
What is the NetApp AFF A250?
The NetApp AFF A250 is a compact NVMe all-flash storage system designed for enterprise environments requiring low latency and high performance in a smaller footprint.
What kind of performance can the NetApp AFF A250 deliver?
The AFF A250 delivers high IOPS and low latency thanks to its NVMe architecture, making it suitable for virtualization, databases, and general enterprise workloads.
What storage capacity does the NetApp AFF A250 support?
The system supports NVMe configurations such as 24 × 15.36TB drives, providing over 350TB of raw capacity.
What network connectivity does the NetApp AFF A250 offer?
The AFF A250 supports multiple connectivity options, including 10GbE, 25GbE, and 100GbE, allowing flexible integration into different environments.
Which protocols are supported by the NetApp AFF A250?
The system supports NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel (FCP), and NVMe over Fabrics.
What operating system does the NetApp AFF A250 use?
It runs on NetApp ONTAP, an enterprise storage operating system with advanced data management and protection features.
Is the NetApp AFF A250 suitable for AI and analytics workloads?
Yes, the AFF A250 can support analytics and data-intensive workloads, especially in mid-sized environments.
What is the power consumption of the NetApp AFF A250?
Power consumption depends on configuration, but as a compact NVMe system, it is optimized for efficient data center use.
Is the NetApp AFF A250 available refurbished?
Yes, refurbished AFF A250 systems are available and provide a cost-effective alternative to new systems.
Where can I find the NetApp AFF A250 datasheet?
The official datasheet is available from NetApp, and key specifications are summarized in this article.
Is there an installation guide for the NetApp AFF A250?
Yes, NetApp provides installation and deployment guides covering setup and ONTAP configuration.
What is the price of a NetApp AFF A250?
Pricing depends on configuration, but refurbished systems offer strong value. The configuration listed in this offer is priced at €75,000.
What are the main specifications of the NetApp AFF A250?
The AFF A250 is a 2U NVMe all-flash system with dual controllers, NVMe SSD support, and flexible high-speed networking.
What type of power supply does the NetApp AFF A250 use?
The system uses redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for high availability.
What controllers are used in the NetApp AFF A250?
The AFF A250 uses a dual-controller architecture in an active-active configuration.
What is the weight of the NetApp AFF A250?
The weight depends on configuration, but as a 2U enterprise NVMe system, it requires standard rack installation.
How many IOPS can the NetApp AFF A250 deliver?
The AFF A250 delivers high IOPS suitable for enterprise workloads, thanks to its NVMe architecture.
Sources: NetApp AFF A250
NetApp AFF A250 product page (best one):
NetApp ONTAP software (core OS):
AFF A250 official documentation (overview):
AFF A-Series documentation hub (covers all models incl. A250):
AFF A250 detailed install / technical guide:
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