NetApp EF-Series EF570
The NetApp EF570 was a 2U all-flash SAS array powered by SANtricity OS, delivering up to 1 million sustained IOPS and 21GBps throughput for analytics, video streaming, and big data clusters. With 24 internal 12Gb SAS SSD bays and expandable shelves, it delivered extreme bandwidth and enterprise data protection.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | EF-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Sep 2017 |
| End of sale | Apr 2022 |
| End of support | Apr 2027 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 2U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon processors per controller |
| Memory | 64GB 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 shelves |
| Supported drives | 12Gb SAS SSDs (800GB to 15.3TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 1.8PB raw per HA pair |
| Host connectivity | HIC slots supporting 100Gb NVMe/InfiniBand, 100Gb NVMe/RoCE, 32Gb FC, and 25GbE |
| Storage protocols | NVMe/IB, NVMe/RoCE, FC, iSCSI, SRP |
| Clustering | High-availability active-active dual controller pair |
| Management | NetApp SANtricity OS |
Generations
- Previous generation: NetApp EF-Series EF560
- Next generation: NetApp EF-Series EF600
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 EF570.
- 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 is the Lenovo equivalent of the NetApp EF570?
Lenovo OEMed the EF570 hardware and SANtricity OS as the ThinkSystem DE6000F.
What array replaced the EF570?
The NVMe-native EF600 succeeded the EF570.
Buying or selling EF570?
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 EF570 Documentation, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - EF570 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28