 "NetApp Introduces Flash Array Enterprise Storage Systems")
NetApp has introduced two new hardware platforms and updated a third to address the broad performance requirements of data-intensive applications.
The new NetApp EF550 flash array, which delivers high performance and consistent low latency for business-critical applications for which responsiveness and enterprise reliability are critical
The new NetApp E2700 for small remote/branch offices requiring optimal price/performance
The updated NetApp E5500 for performance, density, and modular flexibility for the widest range of data-intensive workloads
By offering the broadest and most complete flash portfolio in the industry, NetApp maximises the value of flash across the entire compute, network, and storage stack, improving efficiency and accelerating business-critical application performance. Every workload is different; that’s why NetApp’s broad portfolio of hybrid and all-flash arrays allows customers to create an optimal solution. The company has shipped over 60PB of flash storage to date.
The new platform releases continue to execute against the storage industry’s most innovative roadmap, which recently included NetApp’s unveiling of a comprehensive strategy for cloud integration. As organisations turn to hybrid cloud environments to optimise costs, seize opportunities, and mitigate risks, NetApp is providing its clustered Data ONTAP platform for seamless cloud management across any blend of private and public cloud resources. Already more than 175 cloud service providers deliver cloud services built on Data ONTAP. IDC named NetApp Data ONTAP as the world’s number-one branded storage operating system.
In 2013, NetApp discussed its vision to provide seamless data management and control across a blend of private and public cloud resources. By harnessing the versatility and efficiency of Data ONTAP, NetApp now delivers a universal data platform, enabling dynamic data portability and extensive customer choice across private cloud, public cloud service provider, and hyperscale cloud provider options. NetApp has more than 175 cloud service providers delivering over 300 cloud services built on Data ONTAP. It is the first and only major storage supplier building an ecosystem around a private storage solution for Amazon Web Services and was recognised as the Private Cloud Partner of the Year by Microsoft.
FlexPod is deployed across multiple data centers and integrates on-premise private clouds with secure public clouds.
With a customer-centric approach that strikes the right balance between technology and business needs, NetApp solves the inherent data management challenges of a hybrid IT environment, helping customers realise the true benefits of the cloud.