The NetApp E2700 storage system was designed to provide simple SAN storage that fits seamlessly into almost any application-driven storage environment, with a variety of host connectivity options, drive options, and multiple disk shelf options. This storage system provides optimal performance efficiency with high bandwidth and IOPS levels while minimizing complexity and maintenance, power, and space requirements. The intuitive interface of the E2700 simplifies installation and maintenance, and it provides enterprise-level storage capabilities to deliver consistent performance, data integrity, and security.
The lightweight NetApp SANtricity storage management software on the E2700 combines robustness and ease of use. Full-time storage administrators appreciate the extensive configuration flexibility, which allows optimal performance tuning and complete control over data placement. Part-time system administrators appreciate the intuitive interface and wizards. The E2700 interface and wizards simplify tasks for busy administrators, allowing them to focus on business priorities rather than use resources to manage data storage. Extensive diagnostic features provide predictive analysis and help identify issues before they become problems.
The modular design of the E2700 enables easy scalability to increase capacity to support business growth. The SANtricity software supports on-the-fly expansion, reconfiguration, and maintenance without interrupting storage system I/O. Dynamic Disk Pools (DDPs) enable dynamic rebalancing of drive count changes, whether drives are added or a drive fails. DDPs greatly simplify traditional storage management with no idle spares to manage or reconfigure when drives are added or fail; thus the E2700 can automatically configure, expand, and scale storage. With the E2700, maintenance can be scheduled less often or eliminated altogether.