DDN SFA Data Storage - Block Storage is worth a look at.
November 15, 2021
DDN SFA Data Storage - Block Storage is worth a look at.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with DDN SFA Block Storage
DDN SFA Block Storages is used as a Storage Array giving out LUNS on a dedicated Fibre Channel San for a product called Genetec. This manages cameras, door access, and other areas for our physical security department. It is totally hidden from the normal user's view and is a back-end system.
Pros
- 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
Cons
- 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.
- Easy to configure
- Made for the DataCenter
- Full setup takes up about 1/2 rack
- 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.
IBM is close to the Platinum level but DDN comes in large and cheaper but with a bit less features.
Do you think DDN A³I delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with DDN A³I's feature set?
Yes
Did DDN A³I live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of DDN A³I go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy DDN A³I again?
Yes
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