The EF series are simple and flexible all-flash storage systems. They are managed and configured via the SANtricity System Manager application even remotely. A web interface is provided for this purpose.
The EF Series has been designed from the start to support mission-critical applications without which businesses cannot function. All-flash EF Series storage combines enterprise-class reliability and quality in both architecture and software, and achieves 99.9999% availability with full I/O path redundancy, advanced data protection features and extensive diagnostic capabilities.
The new EF Series models support NVMe, a protocol specifically designed for high-performance workloads. The introduction of this technology has doubled the performance compared to the previous generation of this series of storage systems.
| Model | EF300 | EF600 |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect for | Medium-sized businesses and remote offices looking for a balance between performance and cost | Big Data Processing, High Performance Computing |
| HA pair form factor | 2U | 2U |
| Performance | 670 000 IOPS | 2 000 000 IOPS |
| Throughput |
Up to 20 Gbit/s (read) Up to 7 Gbit/s (write) |
Up to 44 Gbit/s (read) Up to 13 Gbit/s (write) |
| Maximum number of disks | 24 NVMe SSDs | 24 NVMe SSDs |
| Maximum amount of “raw” disk space | 4687,2 TB | 7927,2 TB |
The NetApp all-flash EF300 storage system is ideal for the specific needs of small and medium-sized businesses. For example, big data analytics or database storage.
EF300 Specifications
| Form Factor | 2U chassis with two HA controllers |
|---|---|
| Controller | hardware duplicated |
| Connection interface | 32 GB NVMe/FC, 32 GB FC, 25 GB iSCSI |
| Max Drive Count (Max Drive Count) | 264 |
| Max SSD Drive Count | 96 |
| Maximum Shelf Count (Max External Shelf Count) | 8 |
| Maximum performance | 670 000 IOPS |
| Supported RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, и 10 |
The NetApp all-flash EF600 is designed for workloads that require the highest level of performance.
NetApp EF600 Specifications
| Form Factor | 2U chassis with two HA controllers |
|---|---|
| RAID controller | hardware duplicated |
| Connection interface | 32 GB NVMe/FC, 32 GB FC, 25 GB iSCSI |
| Max Drive Count (Max Drive Count) | 444 |
| Max SSD Drive Count | 96 |
| Memory | 64 GB or 256 GB |
| Maximum performance | 2 000 000 IOPS |