We’re announcing the availability of a groundbreaking addition to our StorageGRID object-storage appliances, the new 122TB QLC flash drive for the StorageGRID SGF6112. This high-capacity drive is designed to address the growing capacity demands of data-intensive applications while optimizing data center operations.
Why get excited about a new drive?
Hard drives are the physical building blocks for storage and have a massive impact on footprint, power & cooling, and data access time. For example:
- There are two kinds of data centers: those that are space constrained and those that will be space constrained. The new 122TB drive configuration provides more than 1.4PB capacity in the 1U SGF6112 footprint, effectively doubling the capacity in a single rack unit. If you’re looking to consolidate and gain performance simultaneously, that single SGF6112 can now replace ~120 12TB SAS or ~66 22TB drives. This greatly reduces the number of systems required and minimizes rack space usage helping to streamline your data center, making it more efficient and easier to manage.
- The space savings will also translate to power and cooling savings. Existing storage that takes up much more rack space generates more heat and consumes a substantial amount of energy annually. In contrast, a trio of SGF6112 appliances (minimum configuration) generates less heat and consumes far less energy each year. This new drive option moves you closer to your sustainability goals while maintaining high performance.
- The high density and better sustainability provided won’t cost you performance to the workloads that drive your business. With its high-speed performance, this drive ensures that data can be accessed and processed quickly, making it ideal for AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics workloads. By integrating this state-of-the-art drive into your StorageGRID systems, you can modernize your storage infrastructure.
Where to use the new 122TB drive
AI and machine learning workloads demand vast amounts of data and rapid access to it. The 122TB QLC drive provides the high capacity and performance needed to support these data-intensive applications, enabling faster training times and more efficient processing.
Analytics applications require quick access to large datasets to deliver timely insights. The high-speed performance of the 122TB drive ensures that your analytics workloads run smoothly, enhancing your ability to make data-driven decisions swiftly and effectively.
For industries with stringent data retention requirements, the 122TB drive offers the capacity and reliability needed to store large volumes of data securely over extended periods. Coupled with StorageGRID advanced data management features, you can ensure that your data remains protected and accessible for compliance and business continuity purposes.
Wrapping up
Whether updating your existing StorageGRID environment or consolidating existing object storage, the new 122TB QLC flash drive is now available. It integrates seamlessly with the existing StorageGRID SGF6112, providing an easy upgrade path to enhance your storage capabilities. This drive offers superior capacity, performance, and efficiency, making it an excellent choice for optimizing data center operations. If you’re focused on AI, analytics, or data retention, the 122TB drive provides the robust storage solution you need.
Explore the benefits of the new 122TB QLC flash drive and see how it can transform your data management strategy. Visit www.netapp.com/storagegrid to learn more and get started today.
