What is NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays?
The NetApp® EF-Series is a family of entry-level and midrange all-flash storage arrays that accelerate organizations' access to data and help derive value from it. These systems offer NVMe flash storage and provide more affordable to extreme IOPS, boasting response times under 100 microseconds and bandwidth up to 44GBps.
Categories & Use Cases
Top Performing Features
Flash Array Integration
Integration with hypervisors and applications
Category average: 9.2
Simplicity
Flash arrays should be simple to use and require little training
Category average: 9
Flash Array Performance
Solid state flash arrays offer high speed compared to hard-disk drives
Category average: 9.7
Areas for Improvement
Data Compression
Flash Arrays include compression and deduplication features to reduce storage requirements
Category average: 8.5
Non-Intrusive Upgrades
Software upgrades are often seamless with no performance tuning required
Category average: 9.3
Power Savings
Flash arrays use significantly less power than hard-disk drives
Category average: 8.1