Meet the Critical Needs of Your HPC Datasets with Azure NetApp Files

High performance computing environments benefit from quick data response times, short application test cycles, and consistent performance each provided through Azure NetApp Files’ unprecedented cloud performance, large-scale shared access, highly available service, and more.

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Large-Scale Shared Access

Azure NetApp Files offers wide-scale access to both Linux and Windows file shares so highly parallelized HPC architectures can grow their compute node count and effectively reduce computational time.

Unprecedented Cloud Performance

The Azure NetApp Files performance operates at sub-millisecond latencies, which is unprecedented across any cloud file service.

Simple & Easy Scalability

Adjust both the capacity and the performance of a given volume to expand and contract on-the-fly within the Azure portal.

THE PROOF IS IN THE RESULTS

“Azure NetApp Files was a lifesaver here. We have seen amazing performance increases. For simulations that took over a month to run, now are taking a few hours.”

Repsol

TWO LEADERS. ONE BEST-IN-CLASS FILE SHARE SOLUTION.

Azure NetApp Files is a cloud-native service built on highly available NetApp technology directly within Microsoft Azure data centers. NetApp brings decades of experience ensuring even the most critical applications always have access to their data. With Azure NetApp Files, you can be confident that the service will be available when your HPC applications require it most.

Azure NetApp Files Pricing

Azure NetApp Files is a native Microsoft service. The service is delivered directly through the Azure portal – no extra licenses to worry about.

You get the familiar interface with built in Azure tools just like any other Azure storage service – including Microsoft world-class procurement and support.

With Azure NetApp Files, you can choose the performance level that best fits your application requirements, and change levels on demand to fine tune your data performance to the needs of your applications. Plus, each level includes built-in, advanced features including SnapShot Copies and Rapid Clones.

Standard

16MB / second throughput
per provisioned TB

Premium

64MB / second throughput
per provisioned TB

Ultra

128MB / second throughput
per provisioned TB

GETTING STARTED IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3

Step 1

Fill out the quick form on this page

Step 2

A dedicated Azure specialist will reach out to confirm that Azure NetApp files is a fit for you, activate your subscription, and answer any qustions you have

Step 3

Get your Azure NetApp Files instance up and running in the Azure portal in less than 60 seconds