NetApp AFF vs NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays comparison

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NetApp AFF and NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays are both solutions in the All-Flash Storage category. NetApp AFF is ranked #4 with an average rating of 9.3, while NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays is ranked #29. NetApp AFF holds a 6.8% mindshare in AFS, compared to NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of NetApp AFF users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

NetApp AFF and NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays compete in the storage array market. NetApp AFF seems to have the upper hand in support and user experience, while NetApp EF-Series excels in performance features.

Features: NetApp AFF offers advanced data management, high resilience, and excellent cloud service integration. NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays emphasize raw performance, providing rapid data access and minimal latency, which benefits high-demand applications.

Room for Improvement: NetApp AFF could improve scalability and pricing. NetApp EF-Series needs better data management features and enhanced software options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetApp AFF provides a straightforward deployment process and robust customer service. NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays have fast deployment but some users report a steeper learning curve and less responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: NetApp AFF has higher upfront costs, with users justifying the return on investment through comprehensive features and reliability. NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays are recognized for cost-efficiency and delivering quick returns due to their performance.

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Everpure FlashArray

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the All-Flash Storage category, the mindshare of Everpure FlashArray is 6.4%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp AFF is 6.8%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

All-Flash Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Everpure FlashArray	6.4%
NetApp AFF	6.8%
NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays	1.5%
Other	85.3%

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Sowjanya MV

Technical Lead at Wipro Limited

Has improved performance for mission-critical workloads and enabled seamless non-disruptive upgrades

The availability is 99.99%, which is the main factor any customer would need because their data should be available whenever they want to access it. This is one main critical thing. It is very easy to upgrade since Pure Storage FlashArray handles it well. Everything is non-disruptive now; previously, there were forklift shifts, but now that is not the case. Pure Storage FlashArray says no to forklift upgrades. Usually hardware requires downtime, but Pure Storage FlashArray has improved their footprint so that they are not asking for downtime; everything is just a non-disruptive activity, which is why customers are more inclined towards Pure Storage FlashArray. Customers want more of the models in their environment due to the performance they are giving, and everything is in one Pure1 Array console where we can view all the models on one page or just an orchestration tool. You don't miss anything; you have replication, notifications about replication, and details about which host groups replication is happening in and if that replication is successful or failed. On a daily basis, our purpose is to create volumes for infrastructure; our daily activities include creating volumes and mapping them to the host, doing any migrations from a VM, clearing the data stores, and carving the volumes to those VMs. One key factor is the data compression with a ratio of 5:1, focusing on space efficiency, inline deduplication, and the compression Pure Storage FlashArray works on; that is a major factor we can suggest to any customer. Analytical capabilities are crucial. Daily, we check the throughput and consumption, and Pure Storage FlashArray provides predictions for one year regarding usage. This prediction helps plan updates well ahead. For support, we just raise a case, and they follow up and get it done. There is also AI readiness, but with the model R2, we don't have much of that AI readiness. For others, we do have AI readiness that predicts capacity based on daily or monthly trends, enabling us to analyze how much space we need or if we need to expand the disk shelf. From an operational point of view, a good feature is that if you accidentally delete a volume, it will be retained in the destroyed state for the next twenty-four hours, which is not the same with any other vendor. I have worked in this storage domain for the past fifteen years, and this option is remarkable, benefiting any L1 or L2 engineer. Additionally, from a compliance perspective, Pure Storage FlashArray has REST APIs enabled. I have not explored automation much, but from a security standpoint, it is strong with encryption data. If you want to automate, you can easily integrate with all clouds and explore Pure Cloud for scheduling workloads, including volume creation. Customers find benefit in Pure Storage FlashArray's single management pane of glass due to the dual controller and active-active setup. If one of the controllers goes down, all workloads automatically shift to the other controller, ensuring their data is safe and accessible at all times. This is a highlighted feature that any customer desires because their data should always be accessible. For SAN workloads, we use Pure Storage FlashArray because for SAN FC fiber channel, we don't use it; we use NetApp for NAS activities. We have clearly split this, so SAN is for mission-critical applications, while network-attached storage handles file systems. This architecture helps us maximize the benefit from Pure Storage FlashArray due to the significant workloads from this giant retail client. From a footprint and energy consumption perspective, you can see energy consumption from the Pure1 storage portal on a daily basis, and it is very compact. The three models we use consume only three units, which is quite low. From a footprint and data center perspective, it doesn't occupy much space. As everything moves to cloud, there are requirements to avoid excess spending on data centers, and Pure Storage FlashArray is efficient in energy consumption and is environmentally friendly.

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Mir Gulzar Ahmed

IT Manager at Synergy Computers

Unified storage has delivered efficient AI analytics and low latency for critical workloads

There might be some lag or response time with respect to support cases, but even then I will rate it 8.5 out of 10. All of this is the same for all product ranges, whether E-series, NetApp AFF, or FAS series, because they are very efficient to respond. The only reason I rated it 8.5 is because the warehouse for spare parts, when a problem comes, a spare is needed to replace it, for example, a disk. In Pakistan, they have only one warehouse in Karachi. This warehouse manages all the problems when a problem comes. They ship the part based on the customer use case and customer service request. That is the only reason I rate it 8.5 because they have only one warehouse in Pakistan, which is in Karachi. For example, if a problem comes in Islamabad, it will take time to deliver the spare because the part will be shipped from Karachi to Islamabad, which will take around maybe a day. Other OEMs have their warehouses in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi also. In terms of part replacement requirements, they are very efficient in that area because they have warehouses in multiple cities of Pakistan.

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Tayo Olubanke

Managing Director at GCET

Offers flexibility and top-notch technology

You can go to bed peacefully if you have a NetApp. If you have NetApp within your data center, you get to know about power failure if you are using it. Your NetApp will still come alive. Even if it does not come alive, I can say that it is not like other tools when it comes to dealing with power failure. The tool is affordable, and the technology is top-notch. It is the only technology that has software for what we call inline compression and deduplication. All the products under NetApp are aiming to use AI. I know that you can achieve whatever you want to do with NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays. I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

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Pros

"Pricing is very competitive, and it's better than other competitors, as we've looked at some of the other competitors on the market."

"I would definitely suggest this solution to a colleague because of the ease of use."

"I am satisfied with this solution, and we plan to keep using this solution."

"We currently have four Pure Storage FlashArray boxes, and all the storage boxes are on an Evergreen subscription model where we receive the latest hardware and features without any cost in a completely non-intrusive task."

"The money I saved by not renewing maintenance on the Dell EMC devices paid for the Pure Storage devices."

"For an organization, it can take storage from 40 terabytes down to five terabytes."

"The solution is very reliable."

"If it's financially viable for you and you can afford it, it's worth it."

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"If you're looking for a NAS-type device that's all flash, NetApp's still pretty much the king in the NAS environment."

"So far, stability’s been excellent, and the update process was actually incredibly painless."

"We had some customers who were running virtualization workloads on classical spinning disks. We implemented an AFF system, and they got a huge performance boost out of it because the latency of the SSDs is simply much lower. Actually, most customers benefit from the improved latency and performance from the AFF systems."

"For us, it's brilliant to have all the functionality that NetApp gives you out the box."

"We have not faced any performance issues since installing this device."

"Having it separate and having a dedicated storage area network or a dedicated network attached storage, for us, just worked better. It's been faster."

"Flexibility, being able to network multiple 880 series together to increase speed."

"I would recommend NetApp AFF to other users because it's reliable and has a lot of features."

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"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"If I were advising a colleague at another company who is researching this kind of solution, I would say take a good look at it because we haven't had any issues."

"Being able to partition different virtual volumes of storage is really valuable for us."

"I would recommend it. It is very stable, fast, and offers good support."

"Considering the cost, I find NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays to be the best storage available in the market."

"This storage solution is both stable and scalable, and it works for our needs."

"The NetApp EF-Series gave our organization easy access to our data bases."

"We use it for our VDI environment, and have not had any complaints with it."

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Cons

"FlashArray's capacity for forecasting should be improved because it needs to be a bit more current. I think it's bundled with the deduplication and other compression factors. We need more user interfaces for forecasting in this software and more interfaces need to be integrated with this array management tool."

"Based on my experience with various technologies like EMC, NetApp, and Pure Storage, one area for improvement is compliance certifications. NetApp excels in this area, particularly in the American Army or defense sector, where NetApp has approval, whereas others are striving to achieve the same. NetApp also delivers security, ransomware protection, and scale-up capabilities more effectively."

"It was not proactive communication."

"It goes at about 95 percent, so we have had some performance issues. It is hard to clear them."

"The only time that we had problems with it was that there was a bug in the VVol implementation but, outside of that, it has been flawless."

"The way Pure Storage does the controller storage warranty or replacement has been an issue for some people who just replace the controllers every couple of years, and that's where some of the confusion with pricing and support has come in. They should be clear on the way the controller replacements happen, as it is important to know whether or not you can get a good return on them, because it can be a little confusing."

"The credentials on the iSCSI interface are only available to type in with the Chrome browser, and not with the Firefox browser."

"I would like a feature to integrate with external or cloud solutions. For example, if I want to use this storage for a backup from the cloud, I want to have integration with the cloud vendors, such as Microsoft, Oracles, or Amazon. It could be available as an API to allow seamless integration. Additionally, the solution could improve by having native integration with a cloud provider, such as VMware or Microsoft, this would reduce the need to use third-party solutions to complete the task."

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"Something I've talked to NetApp about in the past is going more to a node-based architecture, like the hyper-converged solutions that we are doing nowadays. Because the days of having to buy massive quantities of storage all at one time, have changed to being able to grow in smaller increments from a budgetary standpoint. This change would be great for our business. This is what my leadership would like to see in a lot of things that they purchase now. I would like to see that architecture continue to evolve in that clustered environment."

"They could help with knowledge transfer. I'm working on sitting down and getting familiar with the different storage solutions and technologies that are already available and just need to keep myself abreast of what's coming up."

"The part of flexibility that I can add more of growth, to enhance the solution."

"I'd like to be able to move volumes between virtual machines, for one thing."

"We have run into some pain points. I don't know that it's necessarily NetApp's fault."

"It would be much better if you had it more like the way they do Metro Clusters, where they have a switch, and the storage is all attached to a switch."

"It has not reduced our data center costs. NetApp charges a pretty penny for their stuff."

"In terms of improvement, the support could be a little better."

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"It says NetApp on the badge, but it’s not a NetApp product."

"Its pricing should be better. They have different licensing models, which they need to improve."

"For us, in our country, the solution is a bit expensive."

"The management interface, while very reliable, it seems a little old now and could maybe use a little modernization."

"The initial setup phase of NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays is not straightforward and needs improvement."

"The price of the All Flash solution is very high."

"I’d like to see bigger, faster, better hardware, of course. I think that is the way the hardware is trending anyway; bigger, faster CPU, better software, fewer bugs, all that stuff. T"

"I would like to see higher-capacity drives, as they come out; I have heard that 15 TB are out on a different NetApp series. Getting those on the EFs would be nice."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price, in general, is around $100,000, however, I know it costs more."

"Pure Storage is expensive. It comes with features, so you get what you pay for. It is expensive compared to our old storage systems, but from the amount of human effort that you have to pay to babysit a storage system, it reduces that. I don't know if the TCO is reduced, but it's not a concern for us."

"The solution is expensive."

"Price per terabyte is substantially higher than their competition. We would like to see it drop."

"The cost of Pure Storage is subjective and determined by your environment. Pure Storage tends to be more expensive than NetApp, but it is cheaper than EMC. Performance varies with data workload, making cost considerations complex."

"I would rate the pricing of Pure Storage FlashArray a five out of ten. It is expensive but not too much."

"We have a seen a reduction in TCO. It is definitely a cost-effective solution for us. We have seen ROI."

"In terms of other contemporary arrays, Pure is something you need to have a use case for, as it's not priced for you to buy one off-the-shelf. If you have a use case, heavy lift Oracle Databases, any type of noticeable virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), or need low latency and high throughput, you should consider all-flash at least and probably Pure Storage."

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"NetApp AFF is an expensive product, although not compared to other vendors."

"Our TCO has increased by 15 to 18 percent."

"The total cost of ownership has decreased a great deal. As far as percentages, it's hard to gauge, but we did have quite a few personnel staying up, making sure batches ran well every night. Now, batches are being done by 8:00 in the evening, so we don't have to do that anymore. When you start adding the employee hours that we have for people working in the off-hours, and it is not an issue anymore, I suspect TCO might have gone down 25 percent."

"We have used the solution’s thin provisioning to add new applications without having to purchase additional storage. We use thin provisioning on all of our flash arrays at this point. It gives us the choice to be able to overprovision and take advantage of compression, compaction, and thin provisioning all at the same time. We can get more out of the purchases that we make."

"There is room for improvement when it comes to the cost. The cost is very high compared to other devices."

"Obviously depending on the price point, NetApp is obviously a little more expensive than your generic Dell SAN solution or whatever."

"The entry point for potential customers, who are looking at coming onboard for flash systems, it may be a bit expensive. It would be good if the price comes down."

"We benefited from implementing all-flash by reducing our data center footprint. We took it from 30 racks to just over five. This is one of the biggest savings for us."

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"he price point that we're getting is very competitive in the market. Since we are buying in such a large quantity, they gave us a huge discount."

"The cost of our license is approximately $200,000 over three years for NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays. There can be additional costs for storage. For example, if you want to have eight terabytes."

"One has to opt for a perpetual-based licensing model for one year or three years. After three years, you need to renew the license."

"The price point for EF is considerably lower than the alternatives."

"Its cost-effectiveness is a major selling point. Compared to other storage vendors, the EF-Series offers excellent value for its price. It's truly a leading product in the industry."

"NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays is an expensive product."

"The pricing is comparable with other competitors and similar in mid-range solutions, and for high range solutions, it would depend on our requirements or needs."

"Most of my customers pay for the license on a yearly basis. It can be expensive depending on the capacity number."

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Solutions Architect with 51-200 employees

Jan 28, 2015

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Is there another storage platform as feature rich as NetApp FAS? I think it is fair to say that NetApp FAS running Clustered Data ONTAP is a very feature rich platform – the move to the clustered version of ONTAP has brought many next-generation features including Scale-out and Non-disruptive…

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Also Known As

Pure Storage FlashArray

NetApp All Flash FAS, NetApp AFF, NetApp Flash FAS

NetApp EF540, NetApp EF-Series

Overview

The FlashArray family delivers consistent, high-performance data services across block, file, and object workloads. As part of the Everpure Platform, it provides the foundation for a unified data plane, enabling applications to reliably access, protect, and manage data across environments with simplicity and predictability. With built-in capabilities such as inline data reduction, snapshots, replication, and ransomware resilience, FlashArray ensures efficient operations, protected data, and consistent application uptime.

As the foundation of the (unified) data plane, FlashArray enables policy-driven automation, monitoring, and centralized management while integrating across cloud and on-premises environments. Built on an Evergreen architecture, it supports non-disruptive upgrades and continuous performance improvements over time while simplifying operations at scale.

What Key Features Does FlashArray Offer?

Simplicity and Speed: Easy management and rapid performance enhancements.
Data Reduction: Effective deduplication and compression.
Flash Architecture: Seamless upgrades and outstanding resilience.
VMware Integration: Excellent compatibility with virtualization platforms.
Predictive Analytics: Strong insights for proactive management.

What Benefits Should Users Consider?

Reliability: Proactive support with minimal downtime.
Efficiency: Reduced storage footprint and enhanced data management.
Performance: Faster processing speeds and low latency.
User Experience: Simplified management with Evergreen model.

In industries like finance, banking, and healthcare, FlashArray supports high-performance storage needs focusing on virtualization and database environments. Employed for VMware workloads, disaster recovery, and storage provisioning, it ensures application performance in private or hybrid cloud setups while enhancing management of virtualized environments.

Everpure (formerly Pure Storage)

NetApp AFF provides high-performance storage solutions, emphasizing speed and efficiency for demanding applications. Its features include low latency, inline deduplication, and seamless integration, making it ideal for businesses needing reliable storage and data management.

NetApp AFF stands out in offering rapid data access with features designed to meet the demands of high-speed environments. With capabilities such as low latency and inline deduplication, it ensures efficient data management. Data recovery and SnapMirror enhance its appeal for businesses focused on utility and integration with other NetApp systems. The clustered Data ONTAP enriches the user experience, making NetApp AFF a strong choice for those prioritizing usability and performance during migration. However, some users highlight the steep learning curve and high costs, along with the need for better integration, monitoring tools, and technical support. Improvement in migration, scalability, documentation, and automation is also desired, along with more competitive pricing.

What are its standout features?

Speed: Offers rapid data access for high-demand applications.
Low Latency: Ensures quick response times.
Inline Deduplication: Optimizes storage efficiency.
Seamless Integration: Integrates smoothly with NetApp systems.
SnapMirror: Facilitates efficient data recovery.
Clustered Data ONTAP: Enhances user experience.

What benefits should users look for?

High Performance: Supports critical applications with speed.
Reliability: Provides robust data management solutions.
Data Utility: Enhances data access and recovery options.
Efficient Migration: Ensures smooth transitions with minimal disruption.
Integration Support: Works well within existing NetApp environments.

NetApp AFF is commonly utilized in industries such as telecom, healthcare, and insurance that require high-performance storage. Virtualization, database management, file storage, and NFS/CIFS protocols are key use cases. It supports high availability and disaster recovery, serving as the backbone for VM and Hyper-V infrastructures. Organizations also benefit from its low latency and support for AI workloads, optimizing operational efficiencies.

NetApp

NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays excels in high-performance storage with fast speeds and low latency, suitable for demanding environments like databases. It offers simplified management and integration, making it an efficient and reliable choice for data-intensive tasks.

NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays provides robust storage for applications needing exceptional IOPS and low power usage. Renowned for ease of integration and management, they seamlessly fit into existing infrastructures. While known for dependable performance in SQL and Oracle databases, they are popular for blending ease of use with advanced storage capabilities. However, the need for larger and faster drives, improved NVMe integration, and a more intuitive interface remains. Desired features also include enhanced monitoring, smooth cloud integration, comprehensive encryption, and clearer licensing.

What are the key features of NetApp EF-Series All Flash Arrays?

High Performance: Delivers high speed and low latency for demanding applications like SQL databases.
Management Simplicity: Streamlines deployment and integration for hassle-free management.
Diverse Connectivity: Offers various connectivity options to fit into different infrastructures.
Cost-Effective: Balances affordability with robust performance and reliability.

What benefits should you look for when evaluating NetApp EF-Series?

Improved IOPS: Boosts application performance with high IOPS capabilities.
Low Power Consumption: Reduces operational costs with efficient energy usage.
Reliable Database Access: Ensures consistent performance for critical applications.
Comprehensive Integration: Enhances compatibility within diverse IT environments.

In industry-specific implementations, companies utilize NetApp EF-Series in virtualized environments and private clouds, often incorporating hybrid models. It's prevalent in sectors like banking, oil and gas, and gaming, where speed and dependability are critical. Tech consultancies deploy these arrays for diverse data management tasks, including CCTV solutions.

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