Dell PowerScale F910 storage system

Dell PowerScale F910 is the flagship model in the line of PowerScale All-Flash storage systems. It is designed to handle high-performance workloads that require maximum throughput, speed, and minimal latency. The F910 is an ideal solution for large enterprises and organizations working with large volumes of unstructured data.

Main specifications of Dell PowerScale F910:

1. Form factor :

   • 2U rack mount unit that provides high performance and capacity in a compact form factor.
   • Each node can be part of a scalable PowerScale cluster.

2. Storage capacity :

   • Uses NVMe SSDs for maximum performance.
   • Each PowerScale F910 node has a useful capacity of up to 61.44 TB (with the possibility of scaling within the cluster system).
   • The scalability of the cluster allows you to increase the capacity to several petabytes by adding nodes.

3. Productivity :

   • Thanks to the NVMe SSD , the F910 provides extremely high input/output speed (IOPS) and minimal latencies.
   • The model is designed for mission-critical workloads that require high performance, such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
   • Bandwidth reaches 3.75 GB/s per node.

4. Scalability :

   • The possibility of combining up to 252 nodes into a single cluster, which provides incredible scalability both in terms of capacity and performance.
   • Each node adds additional power and storage capacity.

5. Connection interfaces :

   • Support for high-speed network interfaces, such as 25 Gbit Ethernet and 100 Gbit Ethernet , to handle large amounts of data and ensure minimal data access delays.

6. Operating system :

   • The system works on the basis of PowerScale OneFS , which provides a single file system for the entire cluster infrastructure.
   • OneFS automatically distributes the load between nodes, provides fault tolerance and optimizes the use of resources.

7. Data management functions :

   • Support for deduplication and compression to reduce storage costs.
   • Support for snapshots for backup and data protection.
   • Replication to provide fault tolerance and fast data recovery in the event of a failure.

8. Security :

   • Built-in data encryption at all levels: both during storage and during transmission.
   • Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-layered security policies to protect sensitive data.

9. Integration and software :

   • The system supports virtualization , integration with cloud environments, and containerization using technologies such as Kubernetes .
   • Suitable for artificial intelligence , machine learning , big data analytics and multimedia data processing.

Purpose of Dell PowerScale F910:

1. High-performance workloads :

   • Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) , where rapid processing of large volumes of data is required.
   • Big data analytics - thanks to its high throughput and low latency, the system is ideal for processing large amounts of unstructured data.

2. Multimedia processing and rendering :

   • Suitable for processing large multimedia files, video, audio and images, as well as for rendering and working with complex multimedia projects.

3. Scientific computing and modeling :

   • High throughput and scalability make the F910 an excellent choice for scientific and research tasks, including modeling and computing.

4. Storage of unstructured data :

   • Suitable for storing large amounts of unstructured data such as log files, large documents, multimedia archives and IoT data.

5. Cloud and hybrid environments :

   • The F910 can integrate with cloud platforms, providing a scalable solution for enterprises using hybrid cloud strategies.

6. Financial and commercial systems :

   • Ideal for financial and analytical workloads that require maximum data processing speed and storage reliability.

Conclusion:

The Dell PowerScale F910 is a powerful and highly productive storage solution designed to support intensive workloads that require minimal latency and high throughput. The use of NVMe SSD and scalable architecture allows the F910 to work with large volumes of unstructured data in areas such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, multimedia processing and scientific research. It is an ideal solution for enterprises that need reliable, scalable and high-performance storage for mission-critical tasks.