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.

You should use this guide under the following circumstances:

• You want to understand the capabilities of AFA clusters.

• You want to use the command-line interface (CLI) or ThinkSystem™ Storage Manager for DM Series.

If you require additional configuration or conceptual information, you should choose among the following documentation:

• Disks and aggregate management

  Disk and Aggregate Management Guide

• System administration

  System Administration Guide

• Networking and LIF management

  Network Management Guide

• Command reference

  ONTAP 9.7 Command Reference Guide

• ONTAP concepts

  ONTAP concepts