Infortrend Introduces JB 4000U High-Performance U.2 NVMe All-Flash 2U Expansion for AI, Video Editing, and Backup Applications

Infortrend Technology, Inc. launches the JB 4000U model, its 1st all-flash expansion enclosure, or JBOF (Just a Bunch of Flash).

This product provides a storage expansion option for applications such as AI, M&E, and Backup, where fast data access and large capacity are crucial.

Designed as a scalability solution for EonStor GS U.2 NVMe unified storage systems, the JB 4000U all-flash expansion enclosure features a 2U form factor, supporting up to 24xU.2 NVMe SSDs in a single appliance. In a dual-controller configuration, it delivers an throughput of up to 24GB/s, approximately 50% higher than that of the the company‘s highest-performance SAS SSD expansion enclosure. JBOF offers superior performance at a lower cost compared to expansion enclosures supporting SAS SSDs, as U.2 NVMe SSDs are generally more affordable. Users can expand storage capacity with the JB 4000U, offering up to 1.47PB in a single unit. Adding up to 3 JBOFs can further increase the capacity to 4.4PB.

For demanding applications like AI and M&E, up to 50GB/s throughput and PB-level SSD capacity can be achieved with the EonStor GS 5024UE U.2 NVMe SSD storage and JB 4000U. For fast backup and restore, a cost-effective solution can be created using EonStor GS 3024UT and JB 4000U with 61.44TB QLC U.2 NVMe SSDs.

“Our first U.2 NVMe JBOF model, JB 4000U, delivers superior performance and exceptionally high capacity, all within a 2U rack chassis. With few similar products currently available on the market, it stands out as a great choice for applications requiring high capacity and high-speed data access,” said Frank Lee, senior director, product planning, Infortrend Technology.

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