Enterprise File Storage NetApp ONTAP
Enterprise file storage with high availability and NetApp technology
Enterprise NFS/SMB file storage solution with guaranteed performance, advanced snapshots, and active-active HA architecture.
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What is Enterprise File Storage?
Enterprise File Storage is an enterprise file storage solution based on NetApp ONTAP Select. It offers file-level access via NFS and SMB/CIFS protocols, with active-active high availability architecture and guaranteed performance of 4,000 IOPS per TB.
Key Differences
vs Block Storage
Enterprise File Storage uses file protocols (NFS/SMB) while Block Storage uses iSCSI/FC block-level. File Storage allows native data sharing between multiple servers, Block requires cluster filesystem.
vs HA-NAS
Enterprise File Storage uses NetApp ONTAP with guaranteed 4,000 IOPS/TB vs HA-NAS with OpenZFS (~500 IOPS/TB). SLA 99.99% vs 99.9%. Enterprise offers advanced NetApp snapshots and better performance for critical workloads.
vs Object Storage (S3)
Enterprise File Storage offers full POSIX access with mountable filesystem while Object Storage uses HTTP API. Latency <1ms vs 10-100ms. File Storage for applications needing traditional filesystem, S3 for static files via API.
NFS/SMB Protocols
File-level access with NFSv3 and SMB/CIFS. Mount as traditional filesystem from Linux, Windows, and VMware ESXi.
High Availability
Active-active architecture with 2 redundant nodes in separate racks. Automatic failover with no single point of failure.
Guaranteed Performance
Guaranteed 4,000 IOPS per TB + 64 MB/s bandwidth per TB. NVMe SSD technology for consistent low latency.
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Performance
Single Premium Tier for Critical Workloads
Unlike other storage services, Enterprise File Storage offers a single premium performance tier designed for demanding enterprise applications. There are no low-cost tiers because it's optimized for guaranteed performance.
Enterprise Performance (Single Tier)
SLA
99.99%
IOPS
4,000 IOPS/TB
Bandwidth
64 MB/s per TB
NVMe SSD in HA architecture
Enterprise apps, VMs, databases, analytics, media production
- ✓ Guaranteed 4,000 IOPS per TB
- ✓ 64 MB/s bandwidth per TB
- ✓ Consistent <1ms latency
- ✓ Active-active HA architecture (2 nodes)
- ✓ Automatic replication between nodes
- ✓ NetApp ONTAP snapshots included
- ✓ Automatic deduplication and compression
- ✓ Thin provisioning for efficiency
- ✓ Scalable capacity from 1 to 58 TB per pool
- ✓ vRack integration for isolated private network
NetApp ONTAP Features
NetApp ONTAP Select
Leading enterprise technology for advanced data management.
- • NetApp ONTAP Select (virtualized ONTAP version)
- • Management via OVHcloud Control Panel
- • Instant snapshots with no performance impact
- • Automatic inline deduplication and compression
- • Thin provisioning for efficient allocation
- • Instant clones for development and testing
Active-Active High Availability
Redundant architecture with no single point of failure.
- • 2 active-active nodes in separate racks (same datacenter)
- • Synchronous data replication between nodes
- • Automatic failover in case of node failure
- • No service interruption during maintenance
- • Guaranteed 99.99% SLA with credits for non-compliance
- • 24/7 monitoring of node status
Advanced Snapshots
Instant data protection at no additional cost.
- • Instant (point-in-time) snapshots with no downtime
- • Included at no additional cost in the service
- • Automatic and custom management via panel
- • Granular recovery of individual files
- • Scheduled snapshots (hourly, daily, weekly)
- • Configurable retention according to needs
Remote Backups
Additional protection with daily backups managed by OVHcloud.
- • Automatic daily remote backups
- • Managed by OVHcloud in separate datacenter
- • Restoration available (paid service)
- • Protection against catastrophic loss
- • Configurable backup retention
- • RPO (Recovery Point Objective) <24 hours
Real World Use Cases
Production Applications
VMware vSphere Datastores
Shared NFS storage for VMware ESXi clusters with high availability and performance.
Beneficios:
- ✓ NFS datastores for VMware vSphere 6.7-8.0
- ✓ vMotion and HA without restrictions
- ✓ Storage vMotion for live migration
- ✓ VAAI (vStorage APIs Array Integration)
- ✓ NetApp snapshots for VM backup
VMware cluster with 5 ESXi hosts using 20TB NFS datastore. 100+ production VMs with vMotion enabled. Performance: 80,000 IOPS + 1,280 MB/s..
Enterprise Databases
High-performance storage for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Oracle with high availability.
Beneficios:
- ✓ Consistent <1ms latency for queries
- ✓ 4,000 IOPS/TB for concurrent transactions
- ✓ Snapshots for zero-downtime backup
- ✓ Instant clones for dev/test
- ✓ Deduplication for space savings
MySQL cluster of 3 nodes with 10TB shared storage. 500+ transactions/second in production. Snapshots every 4 hours for point-in-time recovery. with 40,000 guaranteed IOPS.
Collaborative 4K/8K Video Editing
High-speed storage for video editing workflows with multiple concurrent users.
Beneficios:
- ✓ 64 MB/s bandwidth per TB for 4K streaming
- ✓ Concurrent NFS access for multiple editors
- ✓ Low latency for timeline scrubbing
- ✓ Snapshots for project versions
- ✓ Scalable capacity up to 58TB
Production studio with 10 editors working simultaneously. 15TB of RAW 4K files and projects. Concurrent access via NFS from Mac/Linux workstations. Total bandwidth: 960 MB/s.
Kubernetes Persistent Volumes
Shared persistent storage for Kubernetes clusters with NFS CSI driver.
Beneficios:
- ✓ NFS CSI driver for dynamic provisioning
- ✓ ReadWriteMany (RWX) for concurrent pods
- ✓ PVC snapshots via VolumeSnapshot API
- ✓ Custom storage classes
- ✓ High availability for stateful apps
Kubernetes cluster with 50 pods using NFS PVCs. 8TB shared storage for multi-tenant WordPress, GitLab, and Jenkins artifacts. Daily snapshots for backup. with 32,000 IOPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enterprise File Storage and when should I use it?
Enterprise File Storage is enterprise file storage based on NetApp ONTAP with NFS/SMB protocols. Use it for: VMware datastores, shared databases, enterprise applications, Kubernetes PVs. DO NOT use for: static web files (use Object Storage S3), budget files (use HA-NAS).
What's the difference with HA-NAS?
Enterprise File Storage uses NetApp ONTAP (4,000 IOPS/TB, 99.99% SLA) vs HA-NAS with OpenZFS (~500 IOPS/TB, 99.9% SLA). Enterprise has advanced NetApp snapshots, deduplication, thin provisioning. Pricing: Enterprise for critical workloads, HA-NAS for limited budgets.
How does the high availability architecture work?
Active-active architecture with 2 NetApp nodes in separate racks (same datacenter). Data replicated synchronously between nodes. Automatic failover in <30 seconds if a node fails. No single point of failure. Guaranteed 99.99% SLA with credits for non-compliance.
Are snapshots included or do they cost extra?
NetApp snapshots included at no additional cost. Management via OVHcloud Control Panel. Automatic (hourly/daily/weekly) and manual configuration. Configurable retention. Snapshots don't consume space until original data is modified (copy-on-write). Instant recovery without full restoration.
Can I use Enterprise File Storage with VMware vSphere?
Yes, 100% compatible. Mount as NFS datastore in ESXi 6.7-8.0. Supports: vMotion, HA, DRS, Storage vMotion, VAAI. Performance: 4,000 IOPS/TB ideal for production VMs. NetApp snapshots for agentless VM backup. Native multi-host access.
What protocols are supported?
NFSv3 confirmed (Linux, VMware, Unix). SMB/CIFS likely (Windows file shares, Active Directory). iSCSI likely (block-level for databases). Simultaneous multi-protocol over same data possible. NetApp ONTAP supports all natively. Confirm specific protocols with EnNube.com support before contracting.
How is billing done? Are there minimums or hidden charges?
Monthly billing: /month (provisioned capacity). Minimum: 1 TB per pool. Maximum: 58 TB per pool. Included: snapshots, daily remote backups (restoration is paid), internal vRack traffic, 24/7 support. No charges for: IOPS, bandwidth, API calls, number of files.
In which regions is it available?
Available in: Roubaix (France), Strasbourg (France), Frankfurt (Germany), Beauharnois (Canada). Select region closest to your servers for minimum latency. Compliance: data remains in selected region. No automatic cross-region replication (configure manually if you need geographic DR).
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