The SGI InfiniteStorage NAS platforms

The SGI InfiniteStorage NAS platforms are next generation network storage systems that deliver high performance and scalability while enabling
storage consolidation across a variety of applications.
SGI InfiniteStorage NAS can eliminate storage silos commonly associated with legacy network storage by supporting multiple applications and a high large number of concurrent users. As a result, customers can simplify their management and reduce infrastructure expenditures.
Higher Performing NAS
The SGI InfiniteStorage NAS systems enable no-compromise performance while eliminating the challenges of large file system management and
data availability. A global namespace creates a single logical view of the data regardless of where it physically resides. In addition, the Cluster
Namespace feature simplifies the management of virtual servers and physical nodes as usage and performance requirements change, without
impacting user access to data. Each InfiniteStorage NAS node or cluster can be partitioned into 64 virtual servers with their own IP address, policies and file systems. These virtual servers can be managed within the cluster for load balancing and to manage capacity. Dynamic Storage Balancing stripes data across the maximum number of available spindles, optimizing performance and resource utilization.
As capacity is added, the new spindles become immediately available to improve performance.
Automated Storage Tiers
Rules based policies can be implemented on SGI InfiniteStorage NAS systems to automatically utilize the most cost effective storage management scheme.
As the data is migrated between tiers the file system remains intact making this activity completely transparent to end users. Dynamic Read Caching instantly migrate access files from lower performing tiers to SSDs or high performance disk drives to improve response times and aggregate bandwidth
during spikes in demand.
Optimizing the Storage Ecosystem
The SGI InfiniteStorage NAS platforms leverage a hybrid architecture that delivers the highest performance available in mid-range systems.
Employing field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and traditional multi-core processors;
this architecture separates data movement and management processes that normally compete for system resources. Data is transferred between
logical blocks in a point-to-point fashion, preventing conflicts or bottlenecks and ensuring consistently high performance. The hybrid architecture works
in combination with advanced data management services and an integrated Storage Ecosystem to deliver an optimized storage solution. For entry
configurations, SGI InfiniteStorage NAS single nodes and clusters can be directly connected to storage arrays using built-in SAN ports, reducing infrastructure complexity. In more advanced configurations, a Fibre Channel SAN can be deployed enable LAN free data movement and full data path
redundancy. This architecture also ensures that a solution can scale up or out independently.
Optimizing the Storage Ecosystem
The SGI InfiniteStorage NAS platforms leverage a hybrid architecture that delivers the highest performance available in mid-range systems.
Employing field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and traditional multi-core processors;

iSCSI Block and File Access
Global Namespace
Cluster Namespace
Secure Virtual Storage
Servers
Dynamic Read Caching
Intelligent Tiered Storage
with Data Migration
Storage Pools with Thin
Provisioning
Dynamic Data Re-balancing
Snapshots with Instantaneous
Rollback
Active/Active Clustering
Synchronous and
Asynchronous Replication
Integrated Backup
Integrated Anti-virus
Scanning