NetApp supports lustre toward large data camp

At the SC11 conference, NetApp launched two solution packages combining the E-array and open source Supercomputing file system lustre, focusing on HPC and large data areas.

At the same time, NetApp has collaborated with Whamcloud (venture capital for its back-up support) to form the http://www.aliyun.com/zixun/aggregation/31875.html "> The global network is used to facilitate the development of open Benchmark for Lustre (OBL). They say the method should help users compare the lustre storage provided by the vendor.

The first is NetApp's high configured Computing Solution for Lustre (HPCSL). It is said that "can effectively extend bandwidth and density" to achieve 30gb/s write speed. They optimize E5400 storage performance with high bandwidth and IOPS. Under 40u racks, Densestak can be used to optimize storage density for maximum storage, with 10 4U E5400 chassis for five drawers, each with 12 drives and 600 drives in total.

NETAPP 4U Densestak Chassis

The second is the seismic 處理 Solution (SPS) solution package. In 40U racks, the quantum stornext file virtual system is used to achieve the highest 1.8PB of e-series storage. 4.4GB/S bandwidth is obtained in a 4U chassis, and greater bandwidth is achieved by adding a chassis. The entire rack enables 50GB/S read and 35gb/s write bandwidth.

The fully loaded Faststak rack delivers performance up to 100gb/s continuous disk read throughput, 70gb/s continuous disk write throughput, and 1500000 continuous IOPS.

Benchmark Test

So why does NetApp emphasize lustre benchmarks? We infer that NetApp thinks its system will work well, but Whamcloud's CTO Eric Barto that industry-standard benchmarking should be able to provide common configuration guidance and performance reference points.

NetApp and Whamcloud jointly said: "OBL will provide a framework for enhanced configuration guidance to optimize installation." This benchmarking will help build the framework and make more efficient deployment decisions in terms of bandwidth, efficiency, power consumption, and space. ”

The project is considered to encourage vendors to publish transparent configurations in industry cooperation. Then, in different storage environments, benchmark data will be publicly used to lustre the same kind of comparisons.

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