Hyper Converged Infrastructure

The Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) by Quantum is a unified compute and storage platform specifically designed for video surveillance recording, video analytics, and other physical security applications. This solution is aimed at businesses of various sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations. According to the vendor, HCI offers advanced features and capabilities that can benefit security professionals, IT managers, video surveillance integrators, physical security consultants, and law enforcement agencies.

Key Features

Scalable and Resilient: HCI combines compute and storage resources into a single platform that is claimed to be both resilient and scalable. According to the vendor, this allows for easy expansion as the number of cameras and video data increases, while reducing the risk of hardware failure and data loss.

Simplified Management: HCI replaces racks of dedicated servers with a single hyperconverged platform, offering a unified management interface for efficient monitoring and control of the infrastructure. The vendor claims that it simplifies the management of video surveillance storage infrastructure, making it more user-friendly.

Patented Video Data Reduction Techniques: HCI features patented video data reduction techniques that enable the recording of thousands of video streams simultaneously. According to the vendor, this maximizes uptime with fewer servers required, reducing the risk of hardware failure. Additionally, it is claimed to reduce the data center footprint by up to 80%, resulting in significant cost savings.

High Performance and Resilience: HCI is designed to provide ultra-high performance and resilience, ensuring data availability for mission-critical video surveillance applications. According to the vendor, it eliminates frame loss and ensures continuous recording and analytics, offering 99.9999% uptime.

Flexible Compatibility: HCI works seamlessly with any Video Management System (VMS), allowing for easy integration with existing infrastructure. It also supports running additional applications for video analytics, access control, and more. The vendor states that this flexibility allows organizations to choose the technology and servers that best fit their needs.