NetApp today introduced its next‑generation EF‑Series all‑flash storage systems, adding the EF50 and EF80 models to its portfolio. The new arrays deliver more than 110 GB/s of read throughput and 55 GB/s of write throughput, a 250 % improvement over the previous generation and a 63.7 GB/s per kilowatt power efficiency that enables 1.5 petabytes of storage in a 2‑U rack.
The EF‑Series runs on NetApp’s SANtricity operating system, not ONTAP. SANtricity provides the low‑latency, high‑throughput capabilities required for AI, high‑performance computing, and transactional database workloads, while NetApp’s ONTAP ecosystem continues to support hybrid‑cloud data management across its AFF and FAS lines.
Performance figures place the EF80 at over 100 GB/s of read throughput and 57 GB/s of write throughput, with the EF50 offering slightly lower but still industry‑leading speeds. The arrays’ density and power efficiency allow customers to pack more compute‑intensive workloads into the same rack space, reducing data‑center footprint and operating costs.
NetApp’s target customers include AI‑cloud providers, data‑center operators, and enterprises running large‑scale transactional databases. By offering raw throughput that rivals Dell Technologies’ Project Lightning and Pure Storage’s FlashArray//XL, NetApp positions the EF‑Series as a high‑margin solution for the fastest growing segments in the storage market.
The launch adds a new revenue stream and reinforces NetApp’s shift toward cloud‑centric, high‑margin services. Senior Vice President Sandeep Singh emphasized that the EF‑Series “enables GPUs to stay busy, reduces wasted power, and boosts overall utilization,” underscoring the business case for the arrays in AI and HPC workloads.
Overall, the EF‑Series launch marks a significant operational milestone for NetApp, expanding its high‑performance portfolio and strengthening its competitive moat in the enterprise storage market.
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