Nutanix integrates AHV hypervisor with NetApp ONTAP storage
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What happened
Nutanix announced an integration linking its AHV hypervisor with NetApp ONTAP storage using Network File System (NFS). This new offering, Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure for External Storage, allows Nutanix compute running on AHV to connect with NetApp ONTAP storage. The arrangement supports organizations that wish to adopt AHV while keeping their current NetApp AFF and FAS storage arrays in place.
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Why it matters
The partnership creates a clearer separation between the virtualization and storage layers. This allows customers to assess changes to one part of their infrastructure without needing to make the same decision for the other. This move reflects a broader market trend as enterprises re-evaluate established virtualization architectures due to changes in licensing and platform strategy.
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