Storage — Panasas

Scalable Storage Network Solution

A fundamental change is occurring in the large-scale computing market. The emergence of Linux clusters, and the new generation of data-intensive applications built to run on these clusters, is driving a new approach to scalable computing. Whether imaging the earth's substructure to find new energy reserves, mapping the human genome, or generating the latest blockbuster animated feature, Linux clusters deliver a more scalable, easy-to-manage and cost-effective platform to process large tasks. The natural next-step for customers is to look for these same benefits in their storage and networking systems.

Panasas and Force10 Networks deliver a comprehensive, high-performance network storage solution that maximizes the benefits of Linux clusters. The Panasas ActiveScale Storage Cluster™ optimizes the data throughput capabilities of Force10’s resilient switch/routers by establishing massively parallel data paths via Gigabit Ethernet between clustered Linux servers and Panasas StorageBlades. The result is an IP-based storage solution that delivers record-breaking performance in raw throughput and random I/O. The Force10-Panasas solution also scales in capacity and client access seamlessly while being managed in an always on appliance-like fashion.

Massively Scalable, Clustered Solution

Panasas ActiveScale Storage Cluster

• Object-based architecture allows direct client to disk access
• 30X bandwidth & 7X random I/O advantage over existing solutions
• Single namespace simplifies management

Force10 E1200

• Line-rate, non-blocking architecture even under full traffic load
• Fully redundant system with separate control & data paths ensures business continuity
• Standards-based for easy integration and management performance

Linux Cluster

 

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