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Description

The convergence of high-performance computing (HPC) and machine learning is placing unprecedented requirements on storage solutions, as the input/output demands of these two distinct workloads diverge significantly. This shift is occurring at this very moment, with a recent analysis from the independent firm Intersect360 revealing that a striking 63% of current HPC users are actively implementing machine learning applications. Furthermore, Hyperion Research projects that, if trends continue, public sector organizations and enterprises will see HPC storage expenditures increase at a rate 57% faster than HPC compute investments over the next three years. Reflecting on this, Seymour Cray famously stated, "Anyone can build a fast CPU; the trick is to build a fast system." In the realm of HPC and AI, while creating fast file storage may seem straightforward, the true challenge lies in developing a storage system that is not only quick but also economically viable and capable of scaling effectively. We accomplish this by integrating top-tier parallel file systems into HPE's parallel storage solutions, ensuring that cost efficiency is a fundamental aspect of our approach. This strategy not only meets the current demands of users but also positions us well for future growth.

Description

Sangfor aStor represents an innovative software-defined storage solution that consolidates block, file, and object storage into a cohesive, elastically scalable resource pool, utilizing a fully symmetrical distributed architecture to facilitate on-demand provisioning of high-performance and cost-effective storage tiers tailored to various service needs. It can be deployed as either an integrated hardware-software system or as standalone software, with the ability to scale from a minimal setup of three commodity x86 nodes to expansive cloud-scale clusters comprising thousands of nodes, allowing for EB-level capacity growth. The system's multi-node parallel processing and intelligent caching mechanisms—including RDMA, SSD hot-data caching, and layering—achieve exceptional throughput, IOPS, and performance with small I/O operations, significantly enhancing cache hit rates to 90% and improving small I/O processing by as much as 65%. Additionally, its distributed metadata management ensures the seamless handling of billions of files without any significant latency, making it a robust solution for modern storage challenges. Overall, Sangfor aStor stands out as a versatile and powerful option for organizations looking to optimize their storage infrastructure.

API Access

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API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Amazon S3 No 
Automai Robotic Process Automation Yes 
Check Point IPS Yes 
Check Point Infinity Yes 
Microsoft Hyper-V No 
OpenStack No 
SQLXPress Yes 
Swift No 
VMware Cloud No 
XYGATE Identity Connector Yes 
XYGATE SecurityOne Yes 

Integrations

Amazon S3 Yes 
Automai Robotic Process Automation No 
Check Point IPS No 
Check Point Infinity No 
Microsoft Hyper-V Yes 
OpenStack Yes 
SQLXPress No 
Swift Yes 
VMware Cloud Yes 
XYGATE Identity Connector No 
XYGATE SecurityOne No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Hewlett Packard

Founded

2015

Country

United States

Website

www.hpe.com/us/en/solutions/hpc-high-performance-computing/storage.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

Sangfor

Founded

2000

Country

China

Website

www.sangfor.com/cloud-and-infrastructure/products/astor-enterprise-data-storage-solution

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