Data Protection Software
SnapLock Compliance Software
NetApp SnapLock software delivers high-performance disk-based data permanence for HDD and SSD deployments. Part of our proven NetApp ONTAP storage software, SnapLock helps provide data integrity and retention, enabling electronic records to be both unalterable and rapidly accessible.
NetApp SnapLock software delivers high-performance disk-based data permanence for HDD and SSD deployments. Part of our proven NetApp ONTAP storage software, SnapLock helps provide data integrity and retention, enabling electronic records to be both unalterable and rapidly accessible. SnapLock integrates with top archive and enterprise content management (ECM) applications and offers two retention features:
- SnapLock Compliance. This software feature is certified to meet strict records-retention requirements, such as SEC Rule 17a-4, FINRA, HIPAA, and CFTC—as well as national requirements for the German-speaking countries (DACH) and GDPR, which require the use of nonerasable storage. Only an act of willful destruction, such as physically removing disks from a NetApp system, can result in record deletion before the specified expiration date.
- SnapLock Enterprise. This feature offers protection similar to that of SnapLock Compliance but allows a trusted administrator to delete SnapLock Enterprise volumes or files. This action is the logical equivalent of physically destroying an optical platter.
Features and Benefits
The capabilities that set SnapLock Compliance Software apart.
Key Features
Fast WORM Storage
High-performance, nonrewritable, nonerasable disk storage (SSD or HDD) helps protect data until a specified retention date.
Open Solution Using Standard Protocols
The solution leverages industry-standard SMB/CIFS and NFS protocols to support easy data access and application integration.
Rich Data Protection
NetApp SnapLock software supports disk-to-disk backup and replication of SnapLock volumes, as well as NDMP to tape.
Storage-Efficient Technology
The solution is designed to reduce the space required by archives and archive backups by 50% or more.
Advanced Functionality
Advanced features include Legal Hold, Event-Based Retention, and Volume Append Mode (VAM).
Integrated Data Protection for Your Archives
NetApp Snapshot technology
Makes instant, local data copies and supports hot backup of complex archive and ECM repositories.
NetApp SnapMirror software
Automatically replicates SnapLock volumes off site for retention, disaster recovery, and efficient disk-to-disk backups of SnapLock data.
NetApp MetroCluster
Offers synchronous replication of data volumes that are locked with SnapLock Enterprise.
NetApp FAS and All Flash FAS systems
Support advanced data security features, including authentication, access controls, encryption, and auditing logs.
Maximize IT Efficiency and Flexibility
Industry-Standard Protocols
NetApp SnapLock supports industry-standard NFS and SMB/CIFS protocols for easy data access and application integration; no proprietary API is needed.
Unified Storage Architecture
NetApp unified storage supports different storage tiers, connections, and data types with a single architecture, making it easier to consolidate archive applications.
Storage Efficiency Technologies
We combine data retention with high performance and innovative storage efficiency technologies, including deduplication and compression. These benefits can simplify archive management while reducing the amount of storage required.
Integrated Operations
NetApp unified storage integrates data protection, permanence, security, storage efficiency, and rapid access to help make your archive operations more flexible, more reliable, and more efficient.
Expert Guidance
Thrive with expert-led storage guidance
Get tailored advice on how SnapLock Compliance Software fits your environment — from sizing and deployment to long-term optimization.
Technical Specifications
Exhaustive hardware and software metrics extracted directly from official documentation.
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Storage MediaSSD or HDD
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WORM CapabilityNonrewritable, nonerasable disk storage
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File ProtocolsSMB/CIFS and NFS
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Backup ProtocolNDMP to tape
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U.S. RegulationsSEC Rule 17a-4, FINRA, HIPAA, CFTC
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International RegulationsGerman-speaking countries (DACH) and GDPR
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SnapLock ComplianceCertified to meet strict records-retention requirements; only physical destruction can delete records before expiration
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SnapLock EnterpriseAllows a trusted administrator to delete SnapLock Enterprise volumes or files
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Legal HoldSupported
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Event-Based RetentionSupported
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Volume Append Mode (VAM)Allows customers to incrementally append files while locked for use cases such as video and audio surveillance and logging
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NetApp SnapshotInstant, local data copies; hot backup of complex archive and ECM repositories
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NetApp SnapMirrorAutomatic off-site replication of SnapLock volumes
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NetApp MetroClusterSynchronous replication of data volumes locked with SnapLock Enterprise
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Space ReductionReduces space required by archives and archive backups by 50% or more
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Efficiency TechnologiesDeduplication and compression
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Supported SystemsNetApp FAS and All Flash FAS
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Security CapabilitiesAuthentication, access controls, encryption, and auditing logs
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Document IDSB-2448-0917
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