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NVME Flash Array

Kalray's Flashbox™ is a high-performance, scalable NVMe flash array offering both turnkey and customizable solutions for demanding storage needs.

Description

The NVME Flash Array, also known as Flashbox™, is a high-performance, scale-out NVMe storage solution built using Kalray's MPPA® DPU. It offers a disaggregated architecture that unlocks the full potential of NVMe SSDs by abstracting physical devices into a scalable pool of storage. This allows for efficient resource utilization and the flexible allocation of logical volumes to applications. Flashbox™ provides both a turnkey appliance for plug-and-play integration and a reference platform for building customized solutions, catering to varied needs and technical expertise. The solution prioritizes low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), ease of use, and open software access through the Kalray Storage AccessCore® SDK. Its design is highly scalable, reliable, and efficient, making it a suitable solution for various demanding applications.

Features

Disaggregated architecture enabling efficient NVMe resource utilization. Powered by Kalray's MPPA® DPU (Data Processing Unit) for superior performance and programmability. Available as a turnkey appliance or a customizable reference platform. Supports various RAID levels (0, 1, 10, 6). Offers features like thin provisioning, snapshots, and clones. Uses industry standard protocols like NVMe-oF (RoCEv1/v2) and NVMe/TCP. Provides high availability configurations (active/active or active-standby). Includes flexible in-band or out-of-band system management options.

Benefits

Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through efficient resource utilization and reduced power consumption (up to 15x compared to alternatives). High performance achieved through the use of Kalray's MPPA® DPU. Improved scalability and flexibility with a disaggregated architecture. Ease of use with standard hardware and industry protocols (NVMe-oF, NVMe-oF over Ethernet). Openness and customization opportunities with the Kalray Storage AccessCore® SDK. High availability and reliability ensuring business continuity. Supports a variety of high-demanding workloads.

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