Using All Flash Array with Clustered Data ONTAP
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- Deciding whether to use the Using All Flash Array with ONTAP Software guide
This guide describes how to use All Flash Array platforms with ONTAP software, including storage layout and configuration options to optimize performance, differences between AFA and Hybrid platforms from the ONTAP perspective, and additional resources for AFA platforms. - What AFA is
AFA (All Flash Array) systems optimize I/O and maximize application throughput while running flash-optimizing functions to accelerate a broad range of SAN and NAS workloads. In general, AFA systems use the same ONTAP commands and features as the Hybrid platforms, although there are a few differences. - How the AFA platform differs from the Hybrid platform
AFA platforms differ from Hybrid platforms in a few significant ways. You should understand these differences before using your AFA cluster. - Setup checklist for AFA
After you have cabled your system and performed the initial setup of your AFA system, you can perform some of the AFA-specific configuration tasks. - Optimizing performance on AFA clusters
While most configuration is the same for AFA clusters, you must configure the storage layout differently from Hybrid clusters to optimize performance. - Readying the cluster for production
Before you put your cluster into production, you should complete some additional configuration steps. - Where to find additional resources for AFA
After performing AFA-specific configuration tasks, you can continue configuring the cluster using additional resources. - Contacting Support
You can contact Support to obtain help for your issue. - Notices
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