The NetApp V-Series product line is the first and only storage virtualisation solution on the market that unifies block and file (NAS, FC SAN and IP SAN) storage networking paradigms under a common architecture. NetApp is the only company with a solution that can virtualise your entire storage infrastructure under one interface.

Storage arrays frm HDS, HP, EMC, IBM, Fujitsu and 3PAR are supported behind the V-Series controller. Consult the V-Series Support Matrix for details on which models are supported.

With this unique solution, you can:

• Transform existing heterogeneous multivendor storage systems into a single storage pool
• Simplify storage provisioning and management with Data ONTAP thin provisioning
• Dramatically lower backup time, space and cost with Data ONTAP Snapshot copies
• Increase storage utilisation and improve TCO with FlexVol technology
• Use comprehensive, simple-to-use Snapshot data protection solutions
• Improve performance with FlexVol technology

V6000 Series

The V6000 Series provides a heterogeneous storage virtualisation solution for the largest enterprise applications as well as demanding technical applications. Two models are available: V6030 and V6070.

Features include:

• Highly scalable
• Effective consolidation
• High availability
• Robust SAN

V3000 Series

The V3000 series is the midrange NetApp heterogeneous storage virtualisation solution for enterprise applications. V3000 systems deliver execeptional capabilities for both business and technical applications, across both SAN and NAS environments. Four models are available: V3020, V3040, V3050 and V3070.

Features include:

• High scalability
• Effective consolidation
• Unique versatility
• High availability
• Robust SAN