What's new in NetApp AFX
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This section covers the latest updates for NetApp AFX and will be updated for each new release. Check back here periodically for new information, but also check out the ONTAP 9.19.1 AFX release notes.
What's new in the latest release of NetApp ONTAP for AFX?
Latest release:
ONTAP 9.19.1GA (as of August 2026)
New features in NetApp AFX:
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Global deduplication (also see AFX SVM administration)
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Advanced readahead (Cross File Sequential Read; also see AFX SVM administration)
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32 node support (see also Maximums and limits)
Version history
| Version | Date | Document version history |
|---|---|---|
Version 1.1 |
August 2026 |
Updated this technical report for ONTAP 9.19.1GA. Covers new AFX features, 32-node and 32PB scale, AFX 1K and AFX 2K performance and hardware, cluster switch and shelf sizing, updated platform limits, a performance benchmark tips page, and additional links to product documentation. |
Version 1.0 |
June 2026 |
Initial release |