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NetApp EF-Series EF280

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NetApp EF-Series EF2802U rack

The NetApp EF280 was a 2U entry all-flash block storage array engineered for small database clusters, test/dev environments, and dedicated video post-production. Running SANtricity OS with 24 internal 12Gb SAS SSD bays, it delivered up to 300,000 IOPS and low latency at an affordable price point.

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Specifications

BrandNetApp
FamilyEF-Series
Form factor2U rack
ReleasedMay 2018
End of saleApr 2022
End of supportApr 2027
Controller configurationDual active-active controllers in 2U enclosure
ProcessorIntel Xeon processors per controller
Memory32GB system memory per HA pair with cache protection
Drive baysUp to 24x internal 2.5-inch 12Gb SAS SSDs in 2U chassis, expandable to 96 SSDs with DE224C shelves
Supported drives12Gb SAS SSDs (800GB to 7.6TB)
Maximum raw capacityUp to 737TB raw per HA pair
Host connectivityHIC slots supporting 32Gb/16Gb FC, 25GbE, 10GbE, and 12Gb SAS
Storage protocolsFC, iSCSI, SAS
ClusteringHigh-availability active-active dual controller pair
ManagementNetApp SANtricity OS

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Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that NetApp has tested with the NetApp EF-Series EF280.

Equivalent models from other brands

FAQ

What is the Lenovo equivalent of the NetApp EF280?

Lenovo OEMed the EF280 hardware and SANtricity OS as the ThinkSystem DE4000F.

What host interfaces did the EF280 support?

The EF280 supported 32Gb/16Gb Fibre Channel, 25GbE/10GbE iSCSI, and 12Gb SAS host connectivity.

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