NetApp EF-Series EF600
The NetApp EF600 is an enterprise 2U all-NVMe storage array powered by the SANtricity operating system. Engineered specifically for extreme throughput, parallel file systems (Lustre, GPFS), and high-frequency trading, it delivers up to 2 million IOPS and 44GBps read bandwidth over NVMe-oF and 100Gb/200Gb HDR InfiniBand.
Specifications
| Brand | NetApp |
|---|---|
| Family | EF-Series |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Sep 2019 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 2U enclosure |
| Processor | Dual AMD EPYC processors per controller |
| Memory | 128GB system memory per HA pair with battery-backed cache |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x internal 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs in 2U chassis |
| Supported drives | NVMe TLC SSDs (1.9TB, 3.8TB, 7.6TB, 15.3TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Up to 367TB raw in 2U enclosure |
| Host connectivity | Host Interface Cards (HICs) supporting 100Gb/200Gb InfiniBand, 100Gb/200Gb NVMe/RoCE, and 32Gb FC |
| Storage protocols | NVMe/IB, NVMe/RoCE, NVMe/FC, FC, iSCSI, SRP |
| Clustering | High-availability active-active dual controller pair |
| Management | NetApp SANtricity OS, SANtricity System Manager |
Generations
- Previous 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 EF600.
- 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 OS powers the NetApp EF600?
The EF600 runs NetApp SANtricity OS, optimized for low latency and high bandwidth block storage.
What host interfaces are supported on the EF600?
The EF600 supports 100Gb/200Gb InfiniBand, NVMe over RoCE, NVMe over FC, and 32Gb Fibre Channel.
Buying or selling EF600?
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 EF600 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- NetApp Hardware Universe - EF600 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28