OWC: Jupiter Callisto and Kore Rack-Mounted Storage Solutions

Other World Computing, Inc. announced its evolution of storage with OWC Jupiter Kore and OWC Jupiter Callisto.

Both were exhibited at the NAB show in Las Vegas, NE this week.

Two Choices for High-Performance, Expandable Storage
The company offers two expandable storage systems for creative professionals working with HD, 2K and 4K workflows. Callisto provides unified storage up to for multi-user environments via Ethernet, while Kore is a Mini-SAS direct connected storage system that provides throughput for single-user applications.

OWC Jupiter Callisto Ethernet Connected Unified Rack Storage Appliance
Callisto is a unified storage appliance that functions as both NAS and a SAN at that same time. It offers storage management with IP based remote management software, and with 10GbE architecture, speeds of up to 10Gb/s can be realized.

Unified Storage
As a unified storage system, it can be integrated into existing Ethernet-based storage networks, or it can be the center of a storage infrastructure to provide iSCSI storage to a server or file sharing SMB/AFP to both Mac and Windows computers.

ZFS Storage Architecture
Jupiter Callisto  is built on ZFS data management to provide:

• Storage pools to ensure future expansion and optimal data usage

• Caching to provide additional speed

• Automatic data integrity management to prevent data loss

• RAID level options to ensure balance of speed and redundancy

• Snapshots, replication, and closes for backup and recovery

• Compression and data de-dupe so data takes up less space

Easy to Manage
With the IP-based remote management software, you can manage all aspects: configuring storage; managing users and permissions; managing storage reallocation and expansion; monitoring system health and more.

10GbE Onboard
The 10GBASE-T Ethernet interface will provide speeds up to 10Gb/s while maintaining compatibility with 1GbE computers and hardware. It operates over standard Cat 6a/7 cabling at lengths up to 100 meters without the need for costly SFP+ transceivers.

Easy Expansion
As storage needs grow, so can Callisto. Users can add up to three Jupiter Kore expander rack solutions for a total of 384TB of centralized storage without the need to migrate data or take the system down. Additional storage will be ready to use by installing a Kore system into the rack and connecting it to a Callisto system via mini-SAS.

Features:

• 8 and 16 drive bays

• Ethernet-connected unified storage

  • NAS: File-level access through CIFS/SMB, AFP and NFS

  • SAN: Block-leve3l access through iSCSI

• 10GBASE-T backwards-compatible with GbE ports

• Uses standard Cat 6a/7 cabling at lengths up to 100m

• 10GbE speed without the need for costly SFP+ transceivers

• Expansion: add up to three Jupiter Kore storage systems, up to 48 drives or 384TB total capacity

OWC Jupiter Kore Mini-SAS Connected JBOD/Expander Rack Solutions
The Kore Mini-SAS connected JBOD storage system can be used as stand-alone, DAS or for expanding existing RAID systems such as the Callisto.

Mini-SAS Speed
At the core is the Mini-SAS interface architecture which provides single cable speeds up to 24Gb/s, or the ability to run dual direct mini-SAS cables to achieve up to 48Gb/s. It lets users do more: store more video; edit more simultaneous video streams; and move more data.

Amounts of direct-attached or Expansion Storage Capacity
Get up to 48TB of storage in an 8-bay rack and up to 96TB of direct-attached or expansion storage capacity in a 16-bay rack.

RAID Capable
It is the a solution for connecting to a mini-SAS RAID controller card or adapter. Because it provides JBOD storage, it can also extend the storage of networked storage servers such as the Callisto.

Features:

• 8 and 16 drive bays, up to 96TB

• Two mini-SAS ports 24 Gb/s per port with up to 48Gb/s total unit bandwidth

• Hot-swappable drive trays and fan modules

• Redundant hot-swappable power supplies with automatic load balancing

• RAID via Thunderbolt or PCIe RAID controller

OWC Support
OWC offers 24/7 US-based support, free for the lifetime of the product. Further instilling confidence in Jupiter is an OWC 5-year limited warranty and a support staff trained on the Jupiter family of storage.

“We’re thrilled to be rolling out our OWC Jupiter Kore and Jupiter Callisto storage solutions for our customers who demand the highest level of data sharing performance and scalable capacity,” said Larry O’Connor, founder and CEO, OWC. “With Jupiter Kore and Callisto, we’ve brought two enterprise storage solutions with the simplicity, affordability and the high performance you expect from OWC, making it perfect for creative environments, small businesses, and enterprises.“

Kore systems are available from OWC and select retailers, in 16TB to 96TB options.

Callisto systems are available for pre-order from OWC and select retailers, in 16TB to 96TB options.