NetApp AFF A400 vs Pure Storage FlashArray X50 R3

Pricing updated February 2026

Two premier all-flash arrays with very different secondary-market personalities: NetApp's ONTAP ecosystem versus Pure's subscription-centric model, which heavily shapes what used units are actually worth.

StorageAFF A-Series2020

NetApp AFF A400

Mid Config Pricing◆ 1.6%

Liquidation$22,000 – $28,600

Private Sale$30,800 – $40,040

Dealer Retail$35,420 – $46,046

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StorageFlashArray//X R32020

Pure Storage FlashArray//X50 R3

Mid Config Pricing◆ 0.9%

Liquidation$16,000 – $20,800

Private Sale$22,400 – $29,120

Dealer Retail$25,760 – $33,488

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Specifications

Spec	AFF A400	FlashArray//X50 R3
protocols	NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, FC, NVMe-oF	iSCSI, FC, NVMe-oF
controller	Dual HA	Dual active
form Factor	4U (dual controller)	3U
max Capacity	2.9PB effective	1.1PB effective

The Verdict

Used NetApp is the more practical buy — ONTAP licensing travels with the hardware more gracefully, and the parts ecosystem is deeper. Pure hardware is excellent but its value is tightly coupled to active support contracts, so used FlashArrays trade at steep discounts and suit buyers who can operate without vendor support. Sellers of either should verify support transferability before listing; it is the single largest price variable.

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