NetApp AFF A400 — Used & Refurbished (NetApp)

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How Much Does NetApp AFF A400 Cost in 2026?

Used NetApp AFF A400 systems in 2026 typically range from $3,000 to $50,000, depending on configuration and condition. A base 2U chassis with 4x 1.8TB SSDs, 4GB NVRAM, and dual controllers (non-HA) sells for ~$10k–$15k used. Refurbished units with 8-12 drives and 8GB NVRAM hit $25k–$35k. Vendor-certified systems with full HA, 10GbE, and 16GB NVRAM command up to $50k. Savings vs new OEM list price (approx. $100k–$120k) average 85–95%, but caveat: pre-2019 models may lack ONTAP 9.8 support without $2k+ firmware upgrades.

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NetApp AFF A400 Specifications and Compatible Systems

The AFF A400 is a 2U all-flash array with 4–8 SSD slots, 4–16GB NVRAM, and 1–4 controllers. It supports 1–4 10GbE/FCoE ports and scales to 2.4PB raw. Compatible systems include NetApp FAS8200 (2018–2020), FAS9000 (2019–2021), and ONTAP 9.5–9.8 (post-2020 models require license keys). Warning: Do not assume compatibility with newer ONTAP 10.x without checking NetApp’s Interoperability Matrix Tool (IMT).

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What to Check Before Buying a Used NetApp AFF A400 in 2026

1. NVRAM health: Run sysconfig -a in CLI; replace if write errors exceed 1%.
2. **SSD endurance