EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our reports relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule of Network Appliance, Inc. and management’s report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting dated July 7, 2005, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Network Appliance, Inc. for the year ended April 30, 2005.
/s/ Deloitte and Touche LLP
Deloitte and Touche LLP
Deloitte and Touche LLP
San Jose, California
April 24, 2006
April 24, 2006