NetApp EF-Series EF560
The NetApp EF560 was a 2U high-performance all-flash array delivering up to 650,000 IOPS and sub-800 microsecond response times for enterprise database and latency-sensitive block workloads. Running SANtricity OS, it featured dual active-active controllers and 24 internal 12Gb SAS SSD bays.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | EF-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Jan 2015 |
| End of sale | May 2018 |
| End of support | May 2023 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 2U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 24GB system memory per HA pair with battery-backed cache |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x internal 2.5-inch 12Gb SAS SSDs, expandable to 120 drives with DE224C/DE5600 shelves |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs (400GB to 3.8TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 384TB raw per HA pair |
| Host connectivity | HIC slots supporting 56Gb InfiniBand, 16Gb FC, 10GbE, and 12Gb SAS |
| Storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, SAS, InfiniBand SRP |
| Clustering | High-availability active-active dual controller pair |
| Management | NetApp SANtricity OS |
Generations
- Next generation: NetApp EF-Series EF570
Check compatibility with NetApp
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 EF560.
- Compatibility NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool (IMT) (free vendor sign-in)
- Specifications NetApp Hardware Universe (platform specs and supported parts)
- Support NetApp Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What operating system ran on the EF560?
The EF560 ran NetApp SANtricity OS for dedicated block storage performance.
What successor replaced the EF560?
The EF570 succeeded the EF560 in September 2017.
Buying or selling EF560?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- NetApp EF560 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - EF560 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28