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NetApp's Latest EF-Series: Answering Storage Needs for the AI Era

Storage capable of supporting AI workloads and high-performance computing has become a top priority for many organizations building out their digital infrastructure. AI model training, high-performance computing (HPC), and transactional databases all demand consistently high throughput and low latency — something previous-generation storage systems could not always deliver.

To meet this need, NetApp has officially introduced the latest generation of its EF-Series storage systems, the EF50 and EF80, purpose-built to support large-scale, high-performance workloads.

Significant Performance Gains

The latest EF-Series systems deliver read throughput of over 110GBps and write throughput of 55GBps, an improvement of roughly 250 percent over the previous generation. With storage capacity of up to 1.5PB in a 2U form factor, organizations can achieve far greater performance without needing additional rack space in already-constrained data centers.

Another advantage of the EF50 and EF80 is their ability to integrate with parallel file systems such as Lustre and BeeGFS, allowing GPUs to operate optimally through high-performance scratch space. This combination makes the solution relevant for neocloud providers supporting sovereign AI clouds, as well as AI-driven manufacturing industries that require low latency and high throughput.

High Performance Without Compromising Data Security

This performance boost does not come at the expense of data security. The latest EF-Series systems still come equipped with robust protection features to prevent data loss and safeguard sensitive customer information.

Sandeep Singh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Storage at NetApp, noted that one of the main challenges companies face today is balancing budget constraints with the need for high performance, so business decisions can be made faster and more accurately without adding unnecessary operational complexity.

Considerations for Organizations Building AI Infrastructure

For organizations currently building or re-evaluating storage infrastructure for AI and HPC needs, the NetApp EF-Series is worth serious consideration. Perkom, as an official NetApp partner, is available to discuss technical specifications, implementation scenarios, and future capacity projections, helping ensure that infrastructure investment decisions truly align with each organization's business needs.

Author: Ghea Devita

Marketing Communication PT Perkom Indah Murni