Google Cloud NetApp Volumes
Google Cloud NetApp Volumes: A flexible Google Cloud service for enterprise file, block, and application storage. Ranked #5 of 31 in Cloud File Storage Services by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for google Cloud multiprotocol volumes.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forGoogle Cloud multiprotocol volumes
- Supported protocolsNFSv3, NFSv4.1, NFSv4.2, SMB, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, S3 multiprotocol (ONTAP-mode only)
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe/TCP
- Offers snapshots, backups, replication, cloning, and auto-tiering
- Provides zonal and regional availability with Active Directory integration
Where it doesn't
- Pricing varies by region and may add throughput, IOPS, replication, and transfer charges
- Flex File pools cannot be newly created after September 15, 2026
- Provisioned capacity and performance require storage planning
Our verdict on Google Cloud NetApp Volumes
Google Cloud NetApp Volumes is a fully managed cloud storage service for file- and block-based applications running on Google Cloud. It is designed for organizations moving enterprise workloads, databases, file shares, and application data to the cloud. The service supports NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe/TCP, with S3 multiprotocol support in ONTAP mode only. Google Cloud Console, VPC, and Active Directory integrations connect storage management, networking, and directory services within the Google Cloud environment.
Its plan structure covers distinct workload and availability needs. Flex Unified supports zonal and regional availability, custom capacity and performance provisioning, and all four primary protocols. Flex File Zonal and Flex File Regional focus on NFS and SMB file storage, with regional service including a 99.99% uptime/SLA. Standard targets general-purpose storage and lists 16 MiB/sec per TiB throughput, while Premium is aimed at database and application workloads with 64 MiB/sec per TiB. Extreme targets high-performance workloads with 128 MiB/sec per TiB. Pricing varies by region and may include separate charges for provisioned throughput, IOPS, replication, and data transfer, so the plan choice needs to account for both capacity and performance requirements.
Operational breadth is a central strength. Managed storage pools and volumes can be paired with automated snapshots, manual and scheduled backups, cross-location asynchronous replication, rapid cloning, and auto-tiering to cold storage. Zonal and regional availability provide deployment choices, while Active Directory integration supports SMB-oriented environments. This makes the service a strong fit for teams that need several storage protocols and enterprise data-management functions inside Google Cloud. It is less suitable for organizations seeking a simple file-storage service with minimal provisioning decisions, or for teams that do not need block protocols, replication, cloning, or workload-specific service levels.
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Google Cloud NetApp Volumes fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported protocols | NFSv3, NFSv4.1, NFSv4.2, SMB, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, S3 multiprotocol (ONTAP-mode only) |
| Maximum capacity | Not verified |
| Availability zones | Not verified |
| Snapshots | Yes |
| Managed backups | Yes |
| Scaling model | Provisioned |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Google Cloud Console, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Active Directory |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | cloud.google.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Google Cloud NetApp Volumes integrations
Google Cloud NetApp Volumes lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Google Cloud Console
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
- Active Directory
Alternatives to Google Cloud NetApp Volumes
- Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAPA broad AWS storage service for enterprise file and block workloads.9.4
- Alibaba Cloud File Storage NASFlexible NFS and SMB file storage for Alibaba Cloud workloads, with usage-based tiers.9.3
- NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAPA broad ONTAP storage appliance for enterprise workloads across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.9.2
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