NetApp AFF A90 All-Flash Unified Array (200GbE, ONTAP)
High-end unified flash that feeds AI pipelines without starving GPUs.
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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 Intel Xeon Gold 6438N (64 cores total per node)
2,048 GB per HA pair
End-to-end NVMe SSD, up to 185 PB effective
Overview
The NetApp AFF A90 is a high-end all-NVMe unified array that serves file, block, and object data to AI and mission-critical workloads from a single ONTAP system. Nexus Compute specifies, configures, and tests each A90 to your throughput and capacity targets, delivered warranty-backed through authorized NetApp channels.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
GPUs stay fed
High-bandwidth 200GbE delivery keeps expensive GPU clusters busy instead of waiting on storage.
One platform, every protocol
Unified NFS, SMB, and block support consolidates silos and simplifies the data estate.
Six-nines availability
ONTAP and HA controllers protect mission-critical data through component and site events.
Typical Business Use Cases
Data layer for AI and GenAI training
High-throughput NFS for analytics
Mission-critical database and VM hosting
NAS and SAN consolidation
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
Built on the NetApp ONTAP data platform, the AFF A90 pairs dual HA controllers with end-to-end NVMe SSDs in a 4U, 48-slot chassis driven by 4th-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. It serves NFS, SMB, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, and S3 with inline efficiency, snapshots, and SnapMirror replication.
| Platform | NetApp AFF A90, ONTAP 9.15.1+ |
| Controllers | Dual active-active HA pair |
| CPU | 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6438N (64 cores total per node) |
| Memory | 2,048 GB per HA pair |
| Storage | End-to-end NVMe SSD, up to 185 PB effective |
| Networking | Up to 24x 200GbE and 36x 100GbE ports |
| Protocols | NFS, SMB, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, S3 |
| Form Factor | 4U, 48 internal NVMe slots |
| 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
Is the A90 fast enough to feed a GPU training cluster?
Yes. Its 200GbE front end and all-NVMe back end sustain the parallel NFS throughput AI training and RAG workloads need, and we size port count and SSD layout to your specific GPU node bandwidth.
Can it replace separate NAS and SAN arrays?
ONTAP serves file, block, and object protocols concurrently, so a single A90 can consolidate NFS shares, SMB, iSCSI LUNs, and S3 buckets. We model your workloads to confirm the consolidation before specifying it.
How do you support deployment?
We deliver the A90 pre-configured and tested, with NetApp warranty and support entitlements registered through authorized channels, and provide rack, cluster, and ONTAP bring-up guidance.
Hardware Assistance
Configure the NetApp AFF A90 All-Flash Unified Array (200GbE, ONTAP) 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.