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The SFA18KX™ stands out as the industry's fastest storage solution, achieving up to 3.2 million IOPs and 90GB/sec from a single 4U unit. It uniquely accommodates an extensive range of flash (NVMe and SAS) devices as well as traditional spinning drives, all while minimizing space requirements. Powered by 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, this remarkably dense system is perfectly suited for data centers with spatial constraints or any high-performance settings seeking to enhance capacity without the burden of managing multiple appliances or incurring the high costs associated with powering and cooling numerous controllers. By utilizing converged hardware, the SFA18KX™ significantly simplifies infrastructure, reducing the necessity for excessive ports, cables, and network devices. This innovative storage solution not only delivers exceptional density per rack unit and per system but also offers a staggering 13PB capacity within a single rack. Moreover, its scalable, declustered RAID technology ensures quicker rebuild times, enhanced data availability, and robust protection for large format drives, making it an unparalleled choice in modern data management. In summary, the SFA18KX™ strikes a balance between superior performance and operational efficiency, catering to the ever-evolving needs of today's data-driven environments.
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The uncompromising design featuring dual processors ensures exceptional performance while accommodating the highest thermal design power (TDP) levels. This server boasts top-tier features such as comprehensive NVMe support, hybrid storage solutions, and enhancements for low latency. Networking and expansion capabilities are extensive, including options for Max/IO and Ultra Riser cards, which provide vast connectivity potential. With 32 DIMM slots, the system can support up to 8TB of DDR4-3200 memory, or even 12TB when utilizing a combination of 16x 256GB DRAM and 16x 512GB Intel® Optane™ persistent memory 200 series. It is powered by dual 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors with a TDP of up to 270W or dual 3rd Gen AMD EPYC™ processors, ensuring robust computing power. There are provisions for up to 24x 2.5" hot-swap bays for NVME, SATA, or SAS drives, alongside options for 22x 2.5" NVMe hybrid drives and optional RAID configurations. The design also includes up to 8 PCI-E 4.0 slots, offering varied onboard Ethernet options of 1G, 10G, or 25G. Supermicro's proprietary hyper-speed and hyper-turbo technologies are integrated for optimized board-level performance, delivering remarkably low latency. These advanced capabilities are achieved through the incorporation of cutting-edge VRM components and refined firmware that prioritize adaptable tuning for peak efficiency. Additionally, this combination of features makes it an ideal choice for demanding applications requiring both speed and reliability.
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Company Name
ddn
Country
United States
Website
www.ddn.com/products/converged-storage-platform-sfa18kx/
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Company Name
Supermicro
Country
United States
Website
www.supermicro.com/en/products/ultra