NetApp unveils cloud storage solution FAS2220 for mid-sized enterprises

NetApp has launched a new low-cost cloud storage solution - FAS2220 to help mid-sized businesses keep pace with the growing demands of cloud data storage while managing the volume of data being generated. The storage solution being offered by the company's latest launch has a capacity of 6 TB single-controller unit, for a price that starts at under $8,000.

"NetApp is providing our partners with a unique opportunity to be part of an ecosystem that will enable them to strengthen their customer relationships, build profitable new revenue streams, and take advantage of industry-leading enablement programs designed to help them transform their business to capitalize on the cloud," said Julie Parrish, senior vice president of Worldwide Partner Sales, NetApp.

Manish Goel, executive vice president of Products, NetApp said, "The growth of data and an ever-expanding competitive landscape combined with limited budgets and resources means that mid-sized businesses must make smart decisions when it comes to their IT infrastructure.

The enhanced FAS2200 platform provides customers with the simplicity, flexibility, performance, and value they need while delivering a storage foundation that they can build on with confidence to achieve business success."

NetApp also unveiled an expanding ecosystem of value-added reseller (VAR) partners to provide these mid-sized businesses with cloud backup and disaster recovery services built on NetApp, along with new channel enablement programs to help partners expand their business.

FAS2220 will be available on June 12, 2012, through NetApp's worldwide network of value-added authorized resellers, distributors, and systems integrators.