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NetApp's Novus is designed to address the challenges of AI data infrastructure at zettabyte scale by offering a unified approach to storage and data management. The architecture separates metadata from stored data for independent scaling and provides a unified view of files across ONTAP clusters, eliminating bottlenecks. Additionally, NetApp's AI Data Engine and planned acquisition of PEAK:AIO Ltd. aim to streamline data preparation and ensure compatibility with existing systems, promising performance and usability for AI applications.