Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is managed cloud file storage built on NetApp’s ONTAP file system.
What Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is
Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is managed cloud file storage built on NetApp’s ONTAP file system. Linux, Windows, and macOS clients can share data over NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe-over-TCP; NFS and SMB can access the same data concurrently. ONTAP features include snapshots, clones, replication, compression, deduplication, and automatic data tiering. AWS says a file system can hold petabyte-scale datasets in one namespace and deliver up to tens of gigabytes per second of throughput. Single-AZ and Multi-AZ deployment options are available, with provisioned scaling and a listed maximum capacity of 512 TB. Data and backups are encrypted at rest using AWS KMS keys. Supported transit protections include Nitro-based encryption, Kerberos, and IPsec, depending on protocol, client, and configuration. SnapLock provides WORM retention to help prevent data changes or deletion. AWS lists integrations including IAM, Amazon WorkSpaces, AWS KMS, and CloudTrail. The paid service has no free plan; its pricing note is From $0.01/mo.
Good
- Supports NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe-over-TCP.
- Offers snapshots, clones, replication, and data tiering.
- Data and backups are encrypted at rest.
- Single-AZ and Multi-AZ options are available.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Capacity is provisioned, with a listed maximum of 512 TB.
- Additional usage charges may apply.
Who it suits
It suits organizations that need shared cloud file storage for Linux, Windows, or macOS clients and want ONTAP data-management features. Its range of protocols and deployment options may also suit workloads with specific access or availability requirements.
Verdict
Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP combines shared multi-protocol storage with ONTAP management features and AWS integrations. Consider its provisioned capacity and additional usage charges when assessing fit.
Plans and prices
From Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based pricing | — | US East (N. Virginia) typical effective storage price · Other charges may apply for SSD IOPS, capacity pool storage and requests, throughput, backups, S3 requests, and data transfer. · Monthly pricing, prorated hourly; billed for average usage over the month. |
The facts
Each one read from Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Availability
- The service offers Single-AZ and Multi-AZ deployment options.checked 29 Sep 2026
- AWS integrations
- The service integrates with IAM, Amazon WorkSpaces, AWS KMS, and CloudTrail; S3 Access Points can expose file data to S3-compatible services including Bedrock, SageMaker, and Glue.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Client access
- Linux, Windows, and macOS clients can access the file system.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Compliance
- AWS says Amazon FSx meets PCI DSS, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and SOC 1, 2, and 3 standards, and is HIPAA eligible.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Data management
- ONTAP capabilities include snapshots, clones, replication, compression, deduplication, and automatic data tiering.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Encryption
- File system data and backups are automatically encrypted at rest using AWS KMS keys.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Pricing model
- There are no minimum fees or setup charges, and charges depend on resources used, including storage, IOPS, throughput, capacity pool usage, and backups.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Protocols
- It provides shared storage over NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe-over-TCP, including concurrent NFS and SMB access to the same data.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Ransomware protection
- SnapLock supports WORM retention to help prevent data modification or deletion and can be used for retention and ransomware protection.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Scale and performance
- AWS says the service supports petabyte-scale datasets in a single namespace and up to tens of gigabytes per second of throughput per file system.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Service
- Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is a fully managed cloud file storage service built on NetApp’s ONTAP file system.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- AWS offers contact with an expert for support from development through enterprise-level applications.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Transit security
- Supported in-transit encryption methods include Nitro-based encryption, Kerberos, and IPsec, with availability depending on protocol, client, and configuration.checked 29 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2006checked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Amazon.com, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and lists its principal corporate offices in Seattle, Washington.checked 29 Sep 2026