VergeIO Teams with Solidigm to Deliver Storage Performance in VergeOS V.4.13

VergeIO, Inc. announced the release of VergeOS V.4.13, a update developed in partnership with Solidigm, a provider of NAND flash memory solutions. This release sets new benchmarks in HCI performance, scalability, and affordability for enterprise environments.

Testing with 64K block sizes provides a more accurate representation of real-world virtualized environments that often use larger block sizes for storage I/O. Unlike traditional 4K block testing, which primarily evaluates raw storage performance, 64K blocks better reflect the demands of modern virtualized workloads, including VMs, databases, and large-file applications. These tests demonstrate how VergeOS and Solidigm can collaborate to deliver performance improvements for enterprise environments.

All about storage performance
VergeOS Version 4.13 focuses on delivering storage performance through advanced networking optimizations that reduce latency and improve throughput.

Performance powered by Solidigm

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The ‘Extreme Performance’ test for VergeOS 4.13 was conducted by Solidigm, showcasing the full potential of Solidigm’s technology. Key results included:

• A 6-node cluster with mainstream dual Gold CPUs and Solidigm Gen 5 NVMe SSDs surpassed 1 million random read IO/s using 64K blocks, a common configuration in virtualized infrastructures, all while maintaining sub-millisecond response times.
• In 64K random write performance, the configuration achieved 485K IO/s at more than 30GB/s throughput, again with sub-millisecond response times, demonstrating exceptional efficiency and reliability in HCI environments.
• The raw performance of the Solidigm SSDs using 4K blocks reached 17 million IO/s, pushing the boundaries of storage technology while maintaining sub-millisecond response times.
• VergeOS’ data protection and deduplication features were fully active during these tests, highlighting VergeOS 4.13’s ability to maintain peak performance while delivering critical enterprise-grade capabilities.

Response time measurements were taken by deploying separate VMs outside the testing cluster to monitor latency under load. This method ensured real-world accuracy and demonstrated that sub-millisecond response times were consistently achieved, even under noisy neighbor conditions.

“Solidigm’s tests of VergeOS 4.13 demonstrate the unmatched performance and efficiency that our SSDs deliver in demanding workloads,” said Roger Corell, director, leadership marketing, Solidigm. “The ability to achieve over 1 million IO/s with 64K blocks, coupled with sub-millisecond latency and enterprise-grade data protection, highlights the power of our collaboration with VergeIO to redefine hyperconverged infrastructure.”

Affordable scalability without compromise
VergeIO demonstrated the cost-efficiency of VergeOS 4.13 with an 8-node cluster built in its labs using $1,500 servers equipped with consumer-class AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX CPUs, 96GB RAM, and 25Gb Ethernet connectivity. This affordability test, conducted in VergeIO’s labs, delivered the following results:

• 1.5 million random read IO/s using 64K blocks at a total cost of $10,000, equating to a cost of just 0.67 cents per IO/s, with sub-millisecond response times, setting a new benchmark for cost-efficiency in HCI solutions.

• 195,000 random write IO/s using 64K blocks, achieving 12GB/s throughput, effectively utilizing the network’s 25Gb bandwidth, with sub-millisecond response times.

“These results demonstrate our commitment to making enterprise-grade performance accessible to organizations of all sizes,” said Greg Campbell, founder and CTO, VergeIO. “Our affordability test shows that you don’t need expensive hardware to achieve remarkable results. With VergeOS 4.13, customers get a high-performance, scalable solution that fits within their budgets.”

Live storage migration: Critical for next-gen storage technologies
VergeOS 4.13 also introduces live storage migration for VMs, an essential feature in the era of advanced storage technologies like Solidigm’s 122TB QLC NVMe drives. These high-density drives, while delivering exceptional capacity, present unique challenges as they are integrated into existing environments.

Live storage migration allows organizations to dynamically move workloads between different storage tiers, optimizing performance, ensuring continuity, and extending the life of storage media. During the December 12 webinar, VergeIO will demonstrate the live storage tiering capabilities of VergeOS 4.13, showcasing how the platform bridges high-performance and high-density storage seamlessly.

“VergeIO and Solidigm’s latest collaboration demonstrates how modern infrastructure can address the challenges of performance, scalability, and density,” said Marc Staimer, president, Dragon Slayer Consulting. “The results of both tests highlight the incredible synergy between VergeOS and Solidigm’s high-density SSDs. Combined with live storage migration, these capabilities empower organizations to adopt next-generation storage technologies without sacrificing performance or reliability, all while reducing costs and operational complexity.”

Experience It Live – December 17th Webinar
VergeIO invites IT professionals and decision-makers to experience VergeOS 4.13 in action during a live webinar on December 17, 2024. The event will feature a live demonstration of the platform’s capabilities and an in-depth discussion on how VergeIO and Solidigm are reshaping hyperconverged infrastructure. Register Here