SoftIron Doubling Density of HyperDrive Performance

SoftIron Ltd. unveiled its HyperDrive Performance model with embedded multi-processor technology, delivering power and performance for the data centre.

It is its top-end, performance range of custom-designed, dedicated Ceph appliances, purpose-built for SDS. HyperDrive Performance Multi-Processor (HD32112) is the same performance storage platform, but with two storage nodes in 1U form factor, doubling the processing power and storage, giving results for high load data centers. Ceph is an open-source software for SDS. As enterprise adoption of Ceph increases, so too does the demand for optimised solutions that can support hyperscale-grade data centres.

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The company has championed Ceph since the firm’s inception with their HyperDrive platform; dedicated Ceph appliances and software custom built for SDS, and so have been at the forefront of this technology for years. Having pioneered Ceph appliances, the company is now meeting the complex demands of the modern-day enterprise with its multi-processor technology.

“We’ve noticed a significant shift in the needs and attitudes of our customers over the years as they have come to appreciate the value of a custom designed appliance for their data center.” says Tim Massey, CEO, SoftIron. “They’ve learned the hard lessons of generic hardware and have seen the outstanding results of HyperDrive. Now, they expect even more, and we’re really happy to be able to deliver that in the form of our new multi-processor technology, starting in our high-end performance range.“

He continues: “The elegance of the new HyperDrive Performance HD32112 is in the 1U form factor, allowing system admins to optimise their racks with double the storage density in the same amount of space. Coupled with the low power consumption of the appliance, less than 200W under full load, the positive impact on TCO over time is considerable, making this solution incredibly attractive for fast-growing data centres.“