NetApp AFF A800 All-Flash NVMe Array (100GbE, ONTAP AI)
Proven NVMe storage behind NVIDIA DGX deep-learning environments.
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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.
2x 24-core, 2.1 GHz per node
1,280 GB RAM, 64 GB NVRAM per HA pair
Up to 48 internal NVMe SSDs, all-flash
Overview
The NetApp AFF A800 is an end-to-end NVMe all-flash array proven in ONTAP AI and NVIDIA DGX deep-learning deployments, delivering massive parallel throughput to data-hungry accelerators. Nexus Compute specifies, configures, and validates each A800 against your model-training and inference profile, supplied warranty-backed via authorized NetApp channels.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Validated AI architecture
Reference-tested with ONTAP AI and DGX so deep-learning rollouts start from a proven design, not guesswork.
Throughput at scale
End-to-end NVMe and 100GbE keep multi-GPU training jobs saturated and epochs short.
Data managed, not copied
ONTAP snapshots and cloning version datasets instantly without bloating capacity.
Typical Business Use Cases
Training data lake for NVIDIA DGX
High-throughput NFS for HPC scratch
Dataset versioning and rapid cloning
Inference feature-store backing
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
The AFF A800 runs NetApp ONTAP on dual HA controllers with up to 48 internal NVMe SSDs in a 4U chassis, powered by 24-core Intel processors with 1,280 GB of memory and 64 GB of NVRAM per HA pair. It connects over 100GbE for parallel NFS and supports iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, and 32Gb Fibre Channel for mixed estates.
| Platform | NetApp AFF A800, ONTAP |
| Controllers | Dual active-active HA pair |
| CPU | 2x 24-core, 2.1 GHz per node |
| Memory | 1,280 GB RAM, 64 GB NVRAM per HA pair |
| Storage | Up to 48 internal NVMe SSDs, all-flash |
| Networking | 4x 100GbE; 32Gb FC supported |
| Protocols | NFS, SMB, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, FC |
| Form Factor | 4U with internal NVMe |
| 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
How does the A800 fit with NVIDIA DGX?
It is the storage tier in NetApp's validated ONTAP AI architecture for DGX, delivering parallel NFS over 100GbE to GPU nodes. We size capacity and network ports to your DGX count and dataset size.
A800 or the newer A90 for our AI work?
The A800 is a proven, cost-effective NVMe platform for established DGX and HPC pipelines; the A90 offers higher memory and 200GbE for the largest GenAI estates. We recommend based on your throughput targets and growth.
Can we version large datasets without doubling capacity?
Yes. ONTAP FlexClone creates space-efficient, instant copies of datasets for experiment branching, and snapshots protect them, all without full physical copies.
Hardware Assistance
Configure the NetApp AFF A800 All-Flash NVMe Array (100GbE, ONTAP AI) 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.