Breaking Barriers: Azure NetApp Files for Next-Gen Silicon Design

Modern chip design pushes the boundaries of speed and efficiency, but traditional storage systems can’t keep up with the massive data demands of Electronic Design Automation (EDA).

Azure NetApp Files is built to meet these needs—offering low latency, high throughput, and seamless scalability.

Why Traditional Storage Can’t Keep Up with Chip Design

• Chip development generates enormous amounts of data during simulations and testing.
• Traditional storage struggles with slow access speeds, limited throughput, and poor scalability—becoming a major bottleneck in EDA workflows.

What EDA Workloads Demand from Infrastructure

• Frontend workloads require ultra-fast, low-latency access to millions of small files.
• Backend workloads demand high throughput and reliable performance for large, sequential data files. Azure NetApp Files efficiently supports both with unmatched speed and scalability.

Curious how Azure is powering the next wave of chip innovation?

Dive into the full blog to explore Microsoft’s latest breakthroughs in EDA and how Azure NetApp Files is transforming semiconductor design.

Read the full blog now: Azure NetApp Files for Next-Gen Silicon Design