NetApp
Intelligent Data Infrastructure
NetApp provides enterprise storage and data management with its ONTAP operating system at the core. The same ONTAP runs on-premises (AFF/FAS arrays), in AWS (FSx for NetApp ONTAP), Azure (Azure NetApp Files), and GCP — giving organizations a consistent data layer across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. BlueXP provides unified control across all deployments.
Analyst Findings
2 insights locked · Subscribe for $29/moONTAP provides genuinely consistent behavior across on-premises and cloud deployments
Confirmed. In a multi-environment review spanning on-premises AFF, Cloud Volumes ONTAP on AWS, and Azure NetApp Files, the same SnapMirror policies, snapshot schedules, NFS export policies, and CLI commands worked identically across all three. This is a real operational advantage for teams managing hybrid environments.
Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP) detects threats without agents
Confirmed functionality with scope caveat. ARP uses entropy analysis to detect encryption-like activity and generates au...
NetApp licensing is straightforward and easy to manage
This claim is disputed based on customer interviews. NetApp has historically had a complex licensing model with multiple...
Feature Specifications
Storage Protocol
Via StorageGRID or ONTAP S3
ONTAP Capabilities
On-prem to cloud and cloud-to-cloud
Automatic cold data tiering to S3
S3 interface natively on ONTAP
ML-based inline ransomware detection
Cloud
Full ONTAP in the cloud
AWS-managed ONTAP service
Azure-managed ONTAP service
GCP-managed volumes
Management
Single UI for on-prem and all clouds
Security
Dual-admin approval for destructive operations
Compliance and Enterprise modes
FIPS 140-2 validated
Product Models & SKUs
6 current · 3 legacy · 0 EOL| Model / SKU | Tier | Year | Max Capacity | Max IOPS | Throughput | Software | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current (6) | ||||||||
AFF A900 AFF-A900 | Ultra | 2021 | 23.1 PB raw | 11.4M | 300 GB/s | ONTAP v9.15.1 | Current | |
AFF A250 AFF-A250 | Entry | 2020 | 1.2 PB raw | 400K | 20 GB/s | ONTAP v9.15.1 | Current | |
AFF C800 AFF-C800 | High-end Capacity | 2023 | 20.4 PB raw | 5.6M | 115 GB/s | ONTAP v9.15.1 | Current | |
AFF C400 AFF-C400 | Midrange Capacity | 2023 | 9.6 PB raw | 2.8M | 58 GB/s | ONTAP v9.15.1 | Current | |
ASA A800 ASA-A800 | SAN-optimised | 2020 | 12.3 PB raw | 11.4M | 300 GB/s | ONTAP v9.15.1 | Current | |
ASA A400 ASA-A400 | SAN-optimised Entry | 2020 | 5.6 PB raw | 800K | 60 GB/s | ONTAP v9.15.1 | Current | |
| Legacy (3) | ||||||||
AFF A800 AFF-A800 | High-end | 2019 | 12.3 PB raw | 11.4M | 300 GB/s | ONTAP v9.15.1 | Legacy | |
AFF A400 AFF-A400 | Midrange | 2020 | 5.6 PB raw | 800K | 60 GB/s | ONTAP v9.15.1 | Legacy | |
FAS8300 FAS-8300 | Hybrid Entry | 2018 | 8 PB raw | N/A | 20 GB/s | ONTAP ≤ 9.13.1 | Legacy | |
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Deployment Options
Self-managed ONTAP in cloud
On-prem with no cloud connectivity
Via Cloud Volumes ONTAP and ANF (FedRAMP Moderate)
Compliance & Certifications
BAA available via cloud services
FedRAMP Moderate via Cloud Volumes ONTAP and Azure NetApp Files
Integrations
Hypervisor
Cloud
Backup
Kubernetes
Automation
SIEM
ITSM