xiSTORE - Lustre-based software defined storage [SDS] for HPC & AI

Xinnor HPC, Software, Storage

xiSTORE is a Software-Defined Storage (SDS) solution designed specifically for the High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) markets. It integrates xiRAID, the fastest and most reliable RAID engine, with the Lustre FS clustered file system and commodity hardware to deliver exceptional performance, flexibility, and efficiency. 

At its core, xiSTORE leverages xiRAID to provide uncompromised performance and scalability, making it ideal for demanding data-intensive environments. Combining multiple NVMe drives into a single system simplifies storage management while offering a large, unified storage space.

This architecture ensures high-speed data processing and robust data protection, outperforming many traditional storage solutions.

xiSTORE is tailored to meet the needs of modern HPC and AI workloads, offering extreme performance and reliability using off-the-shelf hardware, making it a cost-effective yet powerful solution for advanced computing environments 

BUILDING BLOCK HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

Minimum HDD Building Block Configuration:
2x servers with:

  • 1x AMD Epyc or Intel Nehalem (or newer) CPU with 48 physical cores
  • 128 GB RAM
  • 1x Infiniband 200 Gb/s per node
  • 2x SAS HBAs per node
  • 2x SAS JBOD with min 84 HDD and 4 SAS SSD per JBOD

 

Minimum NVMe Building Block Configuration:
Dual node system. Each server node with:

  • 1x Processors AMD Epyc or Intel Nehalem or newer with 48 physical cores
  • 128 GB RAM
  • 1x Infiniband 200 Gb/s per node

20+ shared NVMe drives