Comprehensive Enterprise Data Management
FlashMax provides robust inline data services. Block-level deduplication and advanced compression enable FlashMax to store more data with less hardware. Additional capabilities include end-to-end checksums, immutable snapshots, remote replication, cloning, zero-overhead hardware encryption, secondary software encryption, ransomware protection, and flexible parity schemas. With Omni, fleet-wide management, automation, and observability of the storage is centralized.
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DirectLink™ for PCIe Expansion
FlashMax begins with a base system featuring dual IOCs and 24 SSD slots. To expand capacity within the same namespace, DirectLink can be added to the IOCs to allow expansion enclosures to be attached using high-speed PCIe cabling. Each FlashMax expansion enclosure adds another 24 SSDs to the system using dedicated PCIe bandwidth, eliminating the oversubscription and latency stacking of daisy-chaining. As a direct CPU interconnect, PCIe enables high performance expansion without the cost and complexity of scale-out clusters or additional switches. With FlashMax, over 20 PB raw capacity (up to 100 PB effective capacity) is possible in one namespace.
Available Rack-level Resiliency
Unlike competing dual controller arrays, FlashMax can be configured to survive a total rack failure while still operating as one logical system. With external FlashMax IOCs that only need to be connected by Ethernet (for heartbeat) and PCIe (for storage connectivity), up to five meters of separation is possible. As a result, one FlashMax system can be deployed across two separate racks and use built-in mirroring to achieve rack-level failure resiliency — no additional software required.
Enterprise-class Resiliency
Built for nonstop availability, FlashMax offers dual redundant controllers, redundant power and cooling, online software updates, tool-less serviceability, and seamless capacity expansion. FlashMax software and support are all-inclusive, not capacity-based, providing predictability and much lower recurring costs. Its open architecture gives customers flexibility to scale on their own terms. FlashMax is backed by 24×7×365 support and a comprehensive warranty for up to 10 years.
Track Performance and System Health
Over 100 charts capture performance, health, and utilization details across the system. You can create a custom dashboard to track the metrics that interest you most. Instantly visualize the front and rear of your FlashMax to track controller, drive, and power/cooling status. Configure event notification via email and SNMP alerts to stay up-to-date. The log features are extensive – every action is tracked in a detailed audit trail. With a few clicks, you can open support tickets (with logs automatically attached) within the web interface.
Open Approach Ensures Fair Capacity Pricing
Traditional storage vendors enforce rigid policies that prevent customers from using third-party SSDs. Their
objective is simple: preserve their high margins by forcing you to purchase media exclusively through them.
Nimbus Data takes a different approach. Our systems are designed to support customer-supplied SSDs that
have been validated by Nimbus. This gives you the flexibility to align your media strategy with your supply
chain. For a turnkey solution, Nimbus delivers fully configured systems with SSDs included, ensuring fully validated
performance, endurance assurance, unified warranty coverage, and supply continuity. You retain the freedom
of choice, reducing risk and ensuring long-term value from your infrastructure investment.