RGS Object Storage for Active Data Solution

RGS, a business unit of Avnet, Inc., announced its Object Storage for Active Data solution.

Developed by RGS in conjunction with Amplidata NV, it is capable of handling zettabytes of data and trillions of stored objects under a single global namespace. It will be available through RGS’s network of VARs, MSPs and integrated software vendors in the Americas.

Conventional storage is no longer suitable for the enormous amounts of data organizations create each day. They need new  scalable and flexible options. Powered by Amplidata’s Himalaya intelligent multi-threaded grid storage architecture, the RGS Object Storage for Active Data is designed to scale capacity and throughput performance independently, using simple building blocks consisting of 1U Control Nodes and 1U high-density Storage Nodes connected via a 10GbE/1GbE fabric.

To optimize cost and performance, the Object Storage solution uses standard Intel Xeon processor based x86 servers and storage nodes powered by Amplidata’s patented BitSpread and BitDynamics technologies. These systems can accommodate additional storage nodes with higher capacity drives as well as anywhere, anytime data availability from a global namespace, all while using nearly 60% less raw capacity than comparable RAID-based replicated systems.

The RGS Object Storage for Active Data solution includes:

• Patented BitSpread and BitDynamics technologies and Himalaya storage architecture from Amplidata
• Linear performance scaling using rate-less erasure coding optimized to get the most out of the newest Intel processors
• 15 nines dta durability
• Global namespace and single pane management
• The ability to dynamically scale system throughput performance by adding one or more controllers without disruption

“Enterprises today are struggling with the growing divergence between the ever-expanding requirements of their data centers and stagnant, or even declining, operating budgets,” said Scott MacDonald, VP and GM, RGS. “With the support of Amplidata’s Himalaya software platform, RGS provides VARs the opportunity to offer users with large-scale big data and high-throughput requirements an on-premise solution that can efficiently and securely manage exponential data growth at a price point comparable to cloud storage.”

“We are excited to be partnering with RGS,” said Sam Sirisena, Amplidata SVP, business development. “Businesses are looking for ways to use data as a competitive advantage while reducing the cost to manage its enormous growth. RGS and their long established channel offer customers the expertise and support to seamlessly deploy the RGS Active Archive solution.”

The RGS Object Storage solution is supported by Avnet, and includes installation and support by RGS technicians.