February launch: Exciting new enterprise storage solutions from NetApp

Announced on February 11, 2025

Today, NetApp has officially unveiled a range of innovative enterprise storage solutions designed to tackle the challenges of modern workloads. Let’s dive into the details of these exciting new products and features.

Product Highlights:

ASA A-Series: NetApp’s ASA A-Series is set to redefine high-performance all-flash block storage. With models ranging from ASA A20 to ASA A1K, these systems offer impressive capacity, scaling up to 69PB effective capacity. Supported protocols include NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, FCP, and ISCSI, ensuring robust and versatile performance. The ASA A-Series will start shipping in March, 2025, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to upgrade their storage infrastructure with the latest technology.

FAS and EF-Series: NetApp’s FAS and E(F)-Series are designed to provide robust and reliable storage solutions for a variety of needs. The FAS series, which will begin shipping in April, 2025, offers hybrid flash storage that is perfect for economical secondary storage. The E(F)-Series, set to ship in April, 2025, delivers fast and affordable block storage for specialized workloads, with a throughput of up to 44GB/s for high-bandwidth applications and high-capacity flash storage options.

Innovations and Features:

Simplicity at Its Best: NetApp’s new solutions are designed for effortless deployment, management, and upgrades. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or new to the field, these systems promise a user-friendly experience. The intuitive interface and streamlined processes make it easy to get up and running quickly. With NetApp’s focus on simplicity, you can spend less time managing your storage and more time focusing on your core business activities.

Unmatched Performance: Expect market-leading performance with built-in data protection and business continuity features. NetApp’s solutions are engineered to accelerate VMware and database applications, delivering reliability and intelligent data management. The ASA A-Series, in particular, boasts significant performance improvements over previous models, making it an ideal choice for demanding environments. With up to 2.7 times better performance compared to earlier models, the ASA A-Series ensures that your applications run smoothly and efficiently.

Affordability and Efficiency: NetApp is committed to providing value with lower upfront costs and better ROI. Prices start as low as $25K, making these solutions accessible to a wide range of businesses. Additionally, the high storage efficiency guarantee significantly reduces VMware costs, offering substantial savings over time. NetApp’s innovative storage solutions are designed to deliver maximum performance and efficiency, ensuring that you get the best value for your investment.

Promotions to Watch:

NetApp Flash Forward Promotion: To help customers modernize their storage infrastructure, NetApp is offering a special promotion. Purchase 50+ TB of new flash storage and receive up to 1PB migration services or a 3-month support services extension at no charge. This promotion is designed to ease the transition to new storage solutions and provide added value. By taking advantage of this promotion, businesses can upgrade their storage infrastructure with minimal disruption and cost.

Additional Programs:

Storage Lifecycle Program: NetApp offers a comprehensive suite of programs to ensure a best-in-class ownership experience. From storage efficiency guarantees to data availability assurances, NetApp has you covered. These programs are designed to maximize the lifespan and performance of your storage solutions, providing peace of mind and long-term value. With NetApp’s Storage Lifecycle Program, you can be confident that your storage infrastructure will continue to meet your needs well into the future.

Ransomware Recovery Guarantee: In an era of increasing cyber threats, NetApp’s storage portfolio includes built-in ransomware detection and recovery guarantees. This program provides confidence that your data is protected and can be quickly recovered in the event of an attack. NetApp’s commitment to security ensures that your critical information remains safe and accessible. With the Ransomware Recovery Guarantee, you can rest assured that your business is protected against the growing threat of ransomware attacks.

New Capabilities:

Data Infrastructure Insights: Formerly known as Cloud Insights, this tool offers enhanced SAN monitoring and anomaly detection. With advanced AI-powered insights, you can proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact operations. This ensures optimal performance and reliability for your storage infrastructure. Data Infrastructure Insights provides a comprehensive view of your storage environment, helping you to optimize performance and reduce downtime.

BlueXP Enhancements: NetApp’s BlueXP platform now includes new capabilities for ransomware protection, disaster recovery, and workload factory for various storage and database workloads. These enhancements provide comprehensive protection and management tools, making it easier to safeguard and optimize your data. With BlueXP, you can ensure that your data is protected against threats and that your storage infrastructure is always running at peak performance.

I love the way NetApp keeps updating its portfolio to match the requirements of our customers. Although the market for block-only storage isn’t huge within our customer circle, the possibility to deliver easy-to-use and efficient storage solutions is incredibly appealing. The enhancements within BlueXP, in particular, show interesting possibilities for better serving our customers and keeping their business processes safe.

NetApp’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions ensures that we can continue to provide top-notch storage options that meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises. With these new offerings, we are excited to see how our customers can leverage these technologies to enhance their operations and achieve greater success.

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