NetApp AFF A1K Modular Flash Flagship (64Gb FC, 400GbE)
Flagship modular flash that consolidates the data center at scale.
We help you choose, configure, and deliver the right system — no obligation.
Configuration at a Glance
Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.
Configuration Options
Core specifications for this system. Every component is configurable to your workload — request a quote for a tailored build.
4th-gen Intel Xeon Scalable with QuickAssist (QAT)
Up to 2,880 NVMe SSDs, 185 PB effective
Overview
The NetApp AFF A1K is the flagship modular all-flash system, engineered to consolidate the most demanding enterprise and AI workloads into one resilient ONTAP cluster. Nexus Compute specifies, configures, and tests each A1K to your scale, fabric, and capacity plan, delivered warranty-backed through authorized NetApp channels.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Consolidate at scale
Modular controllers and massive capacity collapse many legacy arrays into one efficient, governable platform.
Top-tier performance
4th-gen Xeon controllers with QuickAssist offload sustain extreme IOPS and bandwidth for mixed workloads.
Future-proof fabrics
64Gb FC and 400GbE adapters protect the investment against next-generation network demands.
Typical Business Use Cases
Multi-array consolidation onto one cluster
Multi-tenant storage for service providers
Large-scale AI and analytics data layer
Mission-critical mixed file and block hosting
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
The AFF A1K uses a modular ONTAP design pairing 2U controllers with 2U NS224 NVMe shelves, driven by 4th-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with QuickAssist Technology and 18 PCIe slots per HA pair. It scales to 2,880 SSDs and 185 PB effective capacity, serving NFS, SMB, iSCSI, NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, and S3 across 64Gb FC and 200/400GbE adapters.
| Platform | NetApp AFF A1K, ONTAP 9.15.1+ |
| Architecture | Modular controllers (2U) + NS224 NVMe shelves |
| CPU | 4th-gen Intel Xeon Scalable with QuickAssist (QAT) |
| Storage | Up to 2,880 NVMe SSDs, 185 PB effective |
| Networking | Up to 48x 64Gb FC; 200GbE / 400GbE adapters |
| Protocols | NFS, SMB, iSCSI, NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, S3 |
| Expansion | 18 PCIe slots per HA pair |
| Scale-out | Up to 24-node cluster (12 HA pairs) |
| Management | ONTAP System Manager, BlueXP |
Specifications are indicative and configured to each engagement. Request a quote for a configuration tailored to your requirements.
Warranty, Support & Fulfillment
Every system ships from an authorized channel, configured and tested, with the documentation enterprise buyers need — backed by warranty and a dedicated account team.
Enterprise Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty with optional on-site, next-business-day support and extended coverage.
Authorized Channel
Sourced through Tier-1 distribution and OEM partners — never grey market. Asset & warranty records included.
Lead Time & Deployment
48-hour quotes, then configured, burn-in tested, and delivered on a committed schedule.
Nationwide Fulfillment
Coordinated logistics, rack-and-stack, and delivery wherever your infrastructure lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the A1K make sense over the A90?
Choose the A1K when you need flagship scale-out, the highest per-system capacity, or 64Gb FC and 400GbE fabrics; the A90 suits high-end needs in a fixed 4U chassis. We model your roadmap to place the right tier.
Can one A1K cluster consolidate many existing arrays?
Yes. Its 24-node scale-out and 185 PB effective ceiling let you fold multiple aging arrays into one ONTAP estate, and we plan the migration and tenancy model with you.
How do you ensure it is delivery-ready?
We configure controllers, shelves, fabric adapters, and ONTAP to your design, test the system, and register NetApp warranty and support through authorized channels before delivery.
Hardware Assistance
Configure the NetApp AFF A1K Modular Flash Flagship (64Gb FC, 400GbE) with Nexus Compute
Tell us your requirements and a hardware specialist will help you specify, configure, and quote the right system — typically within two business days. No obligation.