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How a customer reduced storage TCO by 28% with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

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This article details how organizations can reduce storage total cost of ownership (TCO) by 28% using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, a cloud-native solution addressing distributed file system challenges for branch offices.

  • Deployed Multi-AZ FSx for NetApp ONTAP cluster across two availability zones
  • Integrated with Active Directory for secure authentication
  • Utilized NetApp FlexCache for optimized data access and caching
  • Performance testing showed minimal latency differences compared to local file servers
  • Implemented write-back caching most effective for locations with 8ms+ latency
  • Provides enhanced security, scalability, and automated storage tiering

The solution offers a comprehensive approach to managing distributed file systems, providing near-local access speeds, improved data protection, and simplified cloud storage management for branch offices.



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