NetApp vs Infinidat: Enterprise Storage in India

NetAppVSInfinidatEnterprise Storage – India
ONTAP’s flexibility or Infinidat’s uptime guarantee?
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NetApp vs Infinidat storage, sized for your India workload

NetApp gives you one OS across flash, hybrid and object. Infinidat, now a Lenovo company, guarantees 100% availability in writing. We size both against your real load first.

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Written by Riya Kapoor, IT Hardware Team
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Updated 9 Jul 2026
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Editorial content reviewed by Karthik Iyer
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The verdict in one line

Running mixed workloads across flash, hybrid, and object with existing NetApp skills in-house? Stay in the ONTAP family. Consolidating multiple databases onto one array and want an availability number written into the contract, not a spec sheet claim? Infinidat earns a serious look, especially now that Lenovo’s India channel and support organisation sit behind it.

NetApp vs Infinidat at a glance

Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.

NetApp

Best for
Mixed flash, hybrid and object workloads on one operating system
Core tech
ONTAP data management across AFF, FAS and StorageGRID
Entry price (India)
AFF C190/C250 from around Rs 18 lakh
Flagship price (India)
AFF A400/A800 for SAP HANA or Oracle from around Rs 45 lakh
Buying route
Authorised NetApp distributor channel, written BOQ in 24 working hours
Data protection
SnapMirror and SnapCenter, cloud tiering to CVO

Infinidat

Best for
Consolidating many databases onto one array with a contractual uptime number
Core tech
InfuzeOS on InfiniBox (hybrid), InfiniBox SSA (all-flash) and InfiniGuard (backup target)
Price band (India)
Quote-based, roughly Rs 25 lakh to Rs 9 crore depending on array and capacity
Signature guarantee
100% availability written into the order, not marketing copy
Ownership
Now a Lenovo company (acquisition completed 9 April 2026)
Buying route
Savex and Infinidat/Lenovo channel partners in India

The NetApp and Infinidat ranges Sirius Star supplies

Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.

Entry all-flash

NetApp AFF C190 / C250

Capacity-optimised flash for departmental and branch workloads that still need the full ONTAP feature set.

Current India models: AFF C190, AFF C250*
  • QLC flash, lower cost per TB
  • Full ONTAP snapshot and replication
  • Right-sized for branch and mid-size estates
Flagship

NetApp AFF A400 / A800

The workhorse for SAP HANA, Oracle and other latency-sensitive database workloads.

Current India models: AFF A400, AFF A800*
  • NVMe end to end
  • MetroCluster for site-level failover
  • SnapMirror to Cloud Volumes ONTAP
Hybrid

InfiniBox G4

The hybrid array for consolidating mixed workloads onto affordable capacity without a performance penalty.

Current India models: InfiniBox G4 (entry to high-end)*
  • Neural Cache keeps latency low on spinning media
  • Triple-active redundant architecture
  • 100% availability SLA in the contract
All-flash

InfiniBox SSA G4

The all-flash array for databases and applications that need consistent microsecond latency at scale.

Current India models: InfiniBox SSA G4*
  • Consistent microsecond latency under load
  • InfiniGuard on the same architecture for backup
  • Now backed by Lenovo’s India support organisation
*Disclaimer: Model numbers shown are illustrative examples of the current India line-up. NetApp and Infinidat refresh their line-ups periodically and stock varies by branch. Please contact Sirius Star for latest availability and price.

NetApp vs Infinidat: feature by feature

The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.

FeatureNetAppInfinidat
Primary architectureONTAP across three hardware families (AFF, FAS, StorageGRID)InfuzeOS across two array types (InfiniBox, InfiniBox SSA) plus InfiniGuard
Availability promiseHigh availability by design; no single published uptime percentage guarantee100% availability written into the commercial agreement
Best-fit workloadMixed file, block and object, plus multi-cloud tieringLarge-scale database and application consolidation on one array
Entry price in IndiaAround Rs 18 lakh for an entry AFF C-SeriesAround Rs 25 lakh for an entry InfiniBox configuration
India ownership / channelIndependent, sold through authorised NetApp distributor channelNow a Lenovo business unit; sold via Savex and Lenovo channel partners
Backup / secondary useStorageGRID for S3-compatible object storageInfiniGuard on the same InfuzeOS architecture
Skills availability in IndiaWide, ONTAP is a common enterprise skillNarrower, but growing as Lenovo folds it into its channel
Cloud storyCloud Volumes ONTAP extends the same OS into AWS, Azure, GCPPrimarily on-premises; cloud story is newer post-Lenovo

Which one for what

The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.

You already run NetApp and want one OS across flash, hybrid, and object

Stay in the ONTAP family. Add AFF or StorageGRID capacity rather than introducing a second storage OS.

You are consolidating 6+ databases and want a contractual uptime number

Get an Infinidat quote. The 100% availability guarantee is written into the order, not implied by specs.

Your team has no in-house ONTAP or InfuzeOS experience yet

NetApp’s skills pool is wider in India today; factor training time into either decision.

You want a single vendor relationship backed by a large India support organisation

Both qualify now. NetApp direct, Infinidat via Lenovo’s channel since the April 2026 acquisition closed.

Budget is capped under Rs 20 lakh for the first array

NetApp’s entry AFF C-Series is priced slightly under Infinidat’s entry InfiniBox band.

How Sirius Star sizes NetApp or Infinidat

Free review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.

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Workload sizing call

Free 30-minute review of IOPS, capacity headroom, DR topology and current array.

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Written BOQ, both brands

Line-item Bill of Quantity within 24 working hours, model, controllers, licences and support tier.

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PO and dispatch

Authorised distributor channel for both brands, GST invoice, no marketplace ambiguity.

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Rack, validate and hand over

Sirius Star engineer racks the array, validates replication or InfiniGuard, and documents the escalation path.

“We were about to size for the biggest InfiniBox the reseller quoted. Sirius Star made us measure the real database load first. We ended up one tier down and still passed the uptime SLA test.”

Head of Infrastructure, NBFC, Pune

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Buying enterprise storage in India: NetApp or Infinidat

  • How to size AFF, FAS, StorageGRID, InfiniBox or InfiniBox SSA for your real workload
  • What Lenovo’s Infinidat acquisition changes for India support
  • How to get a written 24-working-hour BOQ from either channel
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NetApp vs Infinidat in India FAQ

Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.

Which is better value, NetApp or Infinidat, for an Indian enterprise?
It depends on the workload. NetApp’s AFF C-Series usually costs less at the entry point and gives you a single OS across flash, hybrid, and object storage. Infinidat costs more per array but bundles a written 100% availability guarantee, which can offset downtime risk on consolidated database workloads. Sirius Star sizes both against your actual load before quoting either.
Is Infinidat still an independent company?
No. Lenovo completed its acquisition of Infinidat on 9 April 2026. InfiniBox, InfiniBox SSA, and InfiniGuard are now part of Lenovo’s enterprise storage portfolio, sold through Lenovo and Savex channel partners in India.
Can I run NetApp and Infinidat side by side?
Yes, many Indian enterprises run NetApp for general file and block storage and add a second array for one demanding workload. The usual pattern is NetApp for the estate and Infinidat (or a competing high-end array) for one consolidated database tier that needs the uptime guarantee in writing.
What is the entry price for each in India?
An entry NetApp AFF C190 or C250 starts from around Rs 18 lakh. An entry Infinidat InfiniBox configuration starts from around Rs 25 lakh. Both scale well past Rs 45 lakh to Rs 90 lakh depending on capacity and array tier.
Which one is easier to find support staff for in India?
NetApp’s ONTAP skill pool is broader today since it has been sold in India for over a decade. Infinidat’s InfuzeOS skills are narrower but growing now that Lenovo is investing in channel training post-acquisition.
Does Sirius Star sell both brands?
Yes. Sirius Star sources NetApp through the authorised NetApp distributor channel and Infinidat through Savex and Lenovo channel partners, with one written Bill of Quantity in 24 working hours regardless of which array you choose.

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Sources referenced

  1. NetApp AFF C-Series– netapp.com
  2. Infinidat enterprise storage– infinidat.com
  3. Lenovo completes acquisition of Infinidat– news.lenovo.com