Dot Hill: Availability of Ultra56 AssuredSAN Hybrid Storage Array

Dot Hill Systems Corp. announced that the Ultra56 AssuredSAN hybrid storage array is shipping through its distribution channels.

The Ultra56 is a hybrid storage array based on an ultra-density chassis that supports both NEBS Level 3 carrier and MIL-STD government requirements and up to 1.34PB of raw capacity in 7 inches or 4U of rack space. It includes 4004 controllers, affording up to 6,400MB/s of sustained read performance.

Hybrid Array With RealStor 2.0
The Ultra56 is available with RealStor version 2.0 application workload-aware intelligence software, which maximizes performance and simplifies management of hybrid storage arrays. Other flash-based storage solutions cannot adequately address the constantly changing data challenges faced by organizations today. Featuring multiple patent-pending technologies, the solution with RealStor 2.0 raises the bar on hybrid array capability and stands alone in its ability to deliver performance and real-time data placement, while maintaining ease-of-use and affordability and density. The hybrid flash arrays support any combination of SSDs and HDD drives.

“The Ultra Series of storage solutions is the latest example of how Dot Hill evolves storage through continued innovation. Specifically, the ultra-density chassis of the Ultra56 offers twice the performance and twice the capacity per rack unit compared to traditional chassis, for unprecedented throughput and transactional performance. This technology has been developed with mission-critical applications and datacentre efficiency in mind, nd has enabled us at Hammer to deliverDot Hill’s storage offerings into new exciting markets,” stated Jason Beeson, sales director, Hammer Plc, European storage distributor.

Performance and Reliability
Incorporating AssuredSAN 4004 storage controllers, the Ultra56 delivers 99.999% data availability and features platinum-rated power supplies. With HDDs of 6TB in capacity, up to 336TB raw capacity per chassis can be achieved.

Three Ultra56 expansion enclosures can be combined for a total of 1.34PB of storage within a single array. Performance is with sustained reads of up to 6400 MB/s, large block writes of up to 5300 MB/s, and small block random reads of up to 100,000 IO/s from HDDs or SSDs. All devices are hot-swappable and the system is designed with two front removable device drawers for ease of service and maintenance.

The Ultra56 is for environments requiring reliability and density as well as applications ranging from big data, cloud, and HPC to wireless and cellular infrastructure. Built to carrier grade specifications, the Ultra56 is tested and compliant with the NEBS Level 3 shock and vibration requirements and is available with both AC and -48V DC power options.