https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/About-AFF-C30-amp-60-amp-C80-and-AFF-C30r2-amp-60r2-amp-C80r2-distinction/m-p/464056#M1445 <P>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.<BR /><BR /></P><P><STRONG>Key differences and details</STRONG></P><P><STRONG>Feature&nbsp;</STRONG><STRONG>AFF C30</STRONG><STRONG>AFF C30r2</STRONG></P><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Controller Chassis</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>2U, 24 internal SSD slots</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>2U, 24 internal SSD slots</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Maximum Effective Capacity</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>29.4PB</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>29.4PB</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Maximum Scale-out</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>8 nodes (4 HA pairs)</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>8 nodes (4 HA pairs)</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>ONTAP Version</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>ONTAP 9.16.1 or later</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>ONTAP 9.16.1 or later</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Performance</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>Base performance for the C-Series line</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>Updated hardware/firmware leading to potential performance improvements</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Software Functionality</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>Full ONTAP features for unified storage (SAN/NAS)</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>May have updated software optimizations or feature support based on new hardware</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Hardware</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>Standard configuration</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>May include newer or improved components based on revisions</SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P><BR /><BR />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.</P><P><BR /><BR /></P> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:07:06 GMT Manjushree 2025-11-02T05:07:06Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/About-AFF-C30-amp-60-amp-C80-and-AFF-C30r2-amp-60r2-amp-C80r2-distinction/m-p/462833#M1435 <P>Hello,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>From the HWU perspective, the hardware configuration is the same. Are there any significant differences in the software functions?</P> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:42:11 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/About-AFF-C30-amp-60-amp-C80-and-AFF-C30r2-amp-60r2-amp-C80r2-distinction/m-p/462833#M1435 ChinaLongRen 2025-08-21T00:42:11Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/About-AFF-C30-amp-60-amp-C80-and-AFF-C30r2-amp-60r2-amp-C80r2-distinction/m-p/462863#M1436 <P>No, ONTAP will provide all of the same functions/services.</P> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:21:29 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/About-AFF-C30-amp-60-amp-C80-and-AFF-C30r2-amp-60r2-amp-C80r2-distinction/m-p/462863#M1436 CHRISMAKI 2025-08-22T19:21:29Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/About-AFF-C30-amp-60-amp-C80-and-AFF-C30r2-amp-60r2-amp-C80r2-distinction/m-p/463059#M1441 <P>There have to be some differences, otherwise why did you add "r"? Any differences on configures, hw etc?</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:44:01 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/About-AFF-C30-amp-60-amp-C80-and-AFF-C30r2-amp-60r2-amp-C80r2-distinction/m-p/463059#M1441 heightsnj 2025-09-09T14:44:01Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/About-AFF-C30-amp-60-amp-C80-and-AFF-C30r2-amp-60r2-amp-C80r2-distinction/m-p/464056#M1445 <P>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.<BR /><BR /></P><P><STRONG>Key differences and details</STRONG></P><P><STRONG>Feature&nbsp;</STRONG><STRONG>AFF C30</STRONG><STRONG>AFF C30r2</STRONG></P><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Controller Chassis</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>2U, 24 internal SSD slots</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>2U, 24 internal SSD slots</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Maximum Effective Capacity</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>29.4PB</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>29.4PB</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Maximum Scale-out</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>8 nodes (4 HA pairs)</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>8 nodes (4 HA pairs)</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>ONTAP Version</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>ONTAP 9.16.1 or later</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>ONTAP 9.16.1 or later</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Performance</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>Base performance for the C-Series line</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>Updated hardware/firmware leading to potential performance improvements</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Software Functionality</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>Full ONTAP features for unified storage (SAN/NAS)</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>May have updated software optimizations or feature support based on new hardware</SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN><STRONG>Hardware</STRONG></SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>Standard configuration</SPAN></TD><TD><SPAN>May include newer or improved components based on revisions</SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P><BR /><BR />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.</P><P><BR /><BR /></P> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:07:06 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/About-AFF-C30-amp-60-amp-C80-and-AFF-C30r2-amp-60r2-amp-C80r2-distinction/m-p/464056#M1445 Manjushree 2025-11-02T05:07:06Z