Infinidat has announced the launch of its InfiniBox G4 family, featuring next-generation storage arrays for both all-flash and hybrid configurations. Alongside these new arrays, Infinidat has introduced significant enhancements to its InfiniVerse infrastructure consumption services platform, advancing its Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) offerings, hybrid multi-cloud support, and cybersecurity capabilities.
Infinidat has announced the launch of its InfiniBox G4 family, featuring next-generation storage arrays for both all-flash and hybrid configurations. Alongside these new arrays, Infinidat has introduced significant enhancements to its InfiniVerse infrastructure consumption services platform, advancing its Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) offerings, hybrid multi-cloud support, and cybersecurity capabilities.
The new InfiniBox G4 storage arrays provide significant performance improvements, with speeds up to twice as fast as previous models, including the InfiniBox SSA II solutions. The launch also introduces InfiniVerse Mobius, a new lifecycle management controller upgrade option. This allows customers to extend the life of their storage systems by upgrading controllers, ensuring that the system remains up-to-date and performs optimally throughout its lifecycle.
InfuzeOS Cloud Edition now includes support for Microsoft Azure in addition to existing AWS support. This enhancement facilitates seamless integration and operation within hybrid multi-cloud environments, enabling customers to leverage the strengths of both on-premises and cloud storage.
Infinidat has made significant updates to its InfiniSafe® solution, enhancing enterprise cyber storage resilience and recovery. New features include Automated Cyber Protection (ACP), which integrates with Security Operations Centers (SOC) and other cybersecurity systems to provide immediate, automated, immutable snapshots of data in response to security incidents. Additionally, InfiniSafe Cyber Detection capabilities have been expanded for VMware environments, allowing for advanced threat detection and mitigation.
Phil Bullinger, CEO of Infinidat, emphasized the importance of these advancements in continuing to deliver exceptional storage solutions and customer experiences. He highlighted that the launch of the InfiniBox G4 systems and enhancements to the InfiniVerse platform is a culmination of significant product development and collaboration with partners and customers. These innovations reflect Infinidat’s ongoing commitment to providing unparalleled storage solutions to enterprises globally.
Infinidat’s platform-centric approach has led to major innovations across its storage portfolio, resulting in optimized, high-performance enterprise storage solutions. The InfiniBox G4 delivers a performance improvement of up to 2x compared to previous models. The InfiniBox SSA G4 all-flash solution offers a scale-up architecture with options for 60%, 80%, and 100% populated models, while the InfiniBox G4 hybrid system remains a fully populated offering. The new all-flash storage solutions include the compact SSA G4 F1400T model, which offers 155 terabytes of usable capacity within a 14RU footprint and is designed for easy installation in existing data center racks or colocation facilities.
InfiniBox G4 System Specifications
| Capacity | F6400 | F4400 | F2400 |
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| Useable Capacity | 1.38PB (1.26PiB) to 6.915PB (6.289PiB) | 683TB (621TiB) to 3.417PB (3.107PiB) | 333TB (303TiB) to 499TB (454TiB) |
| Effective Capacity | 3.45PB (3.15PiB) to 17.287PB (15.722PiB) | 1.7PB (1.52PiB) to 7.9PB (7.76PiB) | 832TB (757TiB) to 1.24PB (1.13PiB) |
| Performance Features | |||
| Memory | Up to 3.456TB | Up to 3.456TB | Up to 1.15TB |
| Flash Cache | Up to 368TB | Up to 368TB | Up to 368TB |
| IOPS | Up to 2.24M IOPS | Up to 2.24M IOPS | Up to 2.24M IOPS |
| Throughput | Up to 51GB/s | Up to 51GB/s | Up to 51GB/s |
| SSA Express | Up to 60TB with 1.92 drives and up to 320TB with 7.68TB drives | ||
| Connectivity and Integration | |||
| FC Ports | 24 x 16Gbps, 32Gbps Optional | ||
| Ethernet Ports | 18x 10/25GbE | ||
| Protocol Support | SMB/NFS, NVMe-oF/TCP, iSCSI, FC | ||
| Ecosystem Integration | VMware, Kubernetes, Microsoft, OpenStack, CommVault, Rubrik, Veeam, Veritas and more | ||
| Host-side Tools | Infinidat Host PowerTools and Host PowerTools for VMware simplify server and storage management, enabling different IT teams to easily work together and provide greater data access and availability. | ||
| Availability and Protection | |||
| Fully Redundant Hardware |
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| Data Protection | FIPS 140-2 Validated, In-Line and At-Rest Data Integrity Verification, Data-at-Rest Encryption, Fastest Media Rebuild in the Industry, Petabyte-Scale Snapshots with Zero Performance Impact; Readable/Writable and Immutable Snapshots, Active/Active Replication, Synchronous Replication, and Asynchronous Replication | ||
| Scalability | |||
| Max. Volume/File System Size | Unlimited | ||
| Max. Files per Directory/File System | >17B | ||
| Max. Number of Volumes + Snapshots | 100,000 | ||
| Max. Number of File Systems | 4,000 | ||
| Max. File Size | 1PB | ||
| Support and Service | |||
| Three Years, 24×7 Support with an assigned Technical Advisor at no additional cost | |||
| Pricing and Licensing | |||
| System Feature Licensing | All features are included at no additional cost except the optional InfiniSafe Cyber Detection | ||
The software-defined storage operating system InfuzeOS, powering the G4 series, leverages next-generation CPU technology and PCI Express 5.0, providing enhanced performance, massive bandwidth, and fast I/O speeds. InfuzeOS supports SLA-driven guarantees for performance, 100% availability, cyber resilience, and enhanced data services.
InfiniBox Physical and Environmental Characteristics
| F6400 | F4400 | F2400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption (typical) | 7kW | 4.5kW | 3kW |
| PDU Power (maximum) | 9.8kW | 6kW | 4.2kW |
| Form Factor | Standard 48.26 cm (19 in) 26U in a 42U Rack | Standard 48.26 cm (19 in) 18U in a 42U Rack | Standard 48.26 cm (19 in) 42U Rack |
| Maximum Weight | 1,176 kg (2,593 lb) | 795 kg (1,753 lb) | 583 kg (1,282 lb) |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C–30°C (50°F–85°F) | ||
| Altitude (max) | 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | ||
| Humidity | 25%-80% non-condensing | ||
| Service Clearance: Front/Rear | 120 cm/45 cm (47.24 in/17.8 in) | ||
| Input Voltage
North America
International
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Dual-phase: 208VAC, 2W+PE, NEMA L6-30P, 24A, 50/60Hz Three-phase: 120Y/208VAC, 3W+N+PE, NEMA L21-30P, 24A, 50/60Hz Three-phase: 120Y/208 VAC, 3W+PE, NEMA L15-30P,24A, 50/60Hz Three-phase: 208VAC, 3W+PE, 60Hz, IEC-60309, 48A (60A derated), 50/60HzSingle-phase: 220-240VAC, W+N+PE, IEC-309, 32A, 50/60Hz Three-phase: 220/380-240/415VAC, 3W+N+PE, IEC-309, 16A, 50/60Hz |
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| Input Power Frequency | 50/60 HZ | ||
| Max Cooling Requirements | 33,348 BTU/Hour | 20,472 BTU/Hour | 14,330 BTU/Hour |
| Certification Standards | EN 55032 – (CISPAR 32), EN 55035, (CISPAR 35), EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 FCC Part 15, ICES-003 Safety: IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 EU CE Mark ROHS: EN 50581 – 2012 REACH: Regulation No. 1907/2006 (Article 33) |
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The InfiniVerse Mobius program offers customers a seamless lifecycle management solution, allowing them to upgrade their storage system controllers and extend the system’s operational life. Enhancements in cybersecurity include Automated Cyber Protection (ACP), which integrates with SOC, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) systems, and syslog functions for less complex environments. ACP triggers immediate, automated, immutable snapshots of data in response to security incidents, protecting InfiniBox and InfiniBox SSA II volumes and file systems.
Cyber Detection for VMware leverages AI and machine learning to detect and analyze the impact of cyberattacks on VMware environments, providing granular insights and ensuring robust cyber resilience.
Infinidat has expanded its STaaS offerings, enhancing the InfiniVerse platform to deliver a cloud-like experience across all storage environments. InfuzeOS Cloud Edition for Azure extends the InfiniBox experience into the Azure public cloud, complementing existing AWS support. It brings the same data services, ease of use, automation, and cyber storage resilience to the cloud, enabling seamless hybrid multi-cloud deployments.
Cyber Detection for InfiniGuard, set to be available in the second half of 2024, extends cyber detection capabilities to the InfiniGuard purpose-built backup appliance. It offers intelligent scanning and indexing to identify signs of cyber threats in backup environments, ensuring data integrity and rapid recovery from cyberattacks.
Infinidat’s latest innovations underscore its dedication to advancing enterprise storage solutions, providing robust performance, enhanced cybersecurity, and seamless integration across hybrid multi-cloud environments.
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