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About AFF C30&60&C80 and AFF C30r2&60r2&C80r2 distinction

ChinaLongRen

Hello,

From the HWU perspective, the hardware configuration is the same. Are there any significant differences in the software functions?

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CHRISMAKI

No, ONTAP will provide all of the same functions/services.

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CHRISMAKI

No, ONTAP will provide all of the same functions/services.

heightsnj

There have to be some differences, otherwise why did you add "r"? Any differences on configures, hw etc?

Manjushree

The AFF C30 is the original model, while the AFF C30r2 is a revised version with updates. Both have similar hardware configurations, but the "r2" version includes improvements in hardware or firmware that enhance performance, stability, and feature support. It’s also optimized for newer ONTAP versions.

Key differences and details

Feature AFF C30AFF C30r2

Controller Chassis	2U, 24 internal SSD slots	2U, 24 internal SSD slots
Maximum Effective Capacity	29.4PB	29.4PB
Maximum Scale-out	8 nodes (4 HA pairs)	8 nodes (4 HA pairs)
ONTAP Version	ONTAP 9.16.1 or later	ONTAP 9.16.1 or later
Performance	Base performance for the C-Series line	Updated hardware/firmware leading to potential performance improvements
Software Functionality	Full ONTAP features for unified storage (SAN/NAS)	May have updated software optimizations or feature support based on new hardware
Hardware	Standard configuration	May include newer or improved components based on revisions

The "r2" label indicates a revised version of the original system, featuring updated hardware components like CPUs, memory, or network interfaces for improved performance and stability. It may also include software enhancements or support for new features that require the updated hardware. Although the base specs may look similar, the "r2" version reflects the most current and optimized iteration.