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DDN A³I vs. DDN SFA High Density Servers (SFA18KX/SFA18KXE)

Overview
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DDN A³I
Score 9.0 out of 10
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DataDirect Networks (DDN) offers their SFA line of high density block storage solutions, including the SFA14KX and the SFA18K.N/A
DDN SFA High Density Servers (SFA18KX/SFA18KXE)
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The SFA18KX is a high performance block storage and hyperconverged platform iwith an architecture that harnesses the power of the latest technologies, accelerates them with DDN high-performance software features and balances them to deliver fast performance with the lowest latency. The vendor states that at up to 3.2 million IOPs and 90GB/sec from a single 4U appliance, the SFA18KX is the fastest storage solution available, and that it delivers the highest density available with the ability to…N/A
Pricing
DDN A³IDDN SFA High Density Servers (SFA18KX/SFA18KXE)
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DDN A³IDDN SFA High Density Servers (SFA18KX/SFA18KXE)
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User Ratings
DDN A³IDDN SFA High Density Servers (SFA18KX/SFA18KXE)
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User Testimonials
DDN A³IDDN SFA High Density Servers (SFA18KX/SFA18KXE)
Likelihood to Recommend
DataDirect Networks (DDN)
Well suited for large data repositories, like video storage, data lake, etc. Wide and deep and does not take up multiple racks. Easily grows with your needs as one can drop in more disks when needed, as you grow.
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Mark Lewandowski
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Pros
DataDirect Networks (DDN)
  • Large storage array
  • Fibre channel storage using RAID arrays
  • Each SFA can grow with one master and up to 4 slaves
  • Up to PB or more of storage
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Mark Lewandowski
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Cons
DataDirect Networks (DDN)
  • The Disk array appliances load disks from the top
  • Cabler management is more than 4 feet long. Hard to find a rack it really fits in.
  • Interconnects between units need to be more seamless and easier to understand.
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Mark Lewandowski
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Alternatives Considered
DataDirect Networks (DDN)
IBM is close to the Platinum level but DDN comes in large and cheaper but with a bit less features.
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Mark Lewandowski
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Return on Investment
DataDirect Networks (DDN)
  • ROI is that it seems very economical for massive video camera storage.
  • Dedicate a rack to it.
  • Best if all units are next to each other but do not have to be.
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Mark Lewandowski
Sr Network and Systems Engineer
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