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Introducing Gemini™ High Availability Storage Solution

Introducing Gemini™ High Availability Storage Solution

An All New Standard in HA Storage Solutions

Gemini is a complete, next-gen High Availability Storage Solution featuring a 1U dual controller RAID head engineered to seamlessly connect multiple JBODs with up to 512 drives.

Delivering the caliber of performance, reliability, and data availability required in today’s data-intensive storage environments, the modular design of Gemini’s RAID head minimizes maintenance effort, makes installation simple and hassle-free. With multiple channel host options, the 1U RAID head is an ideal solution for any enterprise searching for high-performance, versatile and readily scalable storage.

As configured, Gemini includes:
  • 12Gb/s SAS-based 1U RAID head (complete dimensions below)
  • HGST (Western Digital) Ultrastar Data60® Hybrid Storage Platform (i.e., JBOD)
  • Support for up to three (3) host interface options:
    • 12Gb/s SAS
    • 10Gb/s iSCSI
    • 16Gb/s FC
  • Support for up to 8GB cache per controller, optional FBM/BBM cache
  • Support for HDD firmware download
  • Hot-swap and redundant components for increasing availability
Key Features
  • FILE SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY. Compatible with the industry’s leading parallel-file systems, including BeeGFS, IBM GPFS and Lustre.
  • PERFORMANCE. Superior levels of RAID performance and scalability.
  • ENTERPRISE-LEVEL DATA PROTECTION. Delivers enterprise-level data protection for the most demanding next-generation server and storage environments.

Gemini (Controller) Specifications

Host Interface

  • 16Gb/s Fibre-to-SAS 1U RAID Head
  • 12Gb/s SAS-to-SAS 1U RAID Head
  • 10Gb/s iSCSI-to-SAS 1U RAID Head

Drive Interface

  • Up to 512 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SAS/SATA HDDs/ SSD, using 12Gb/s SAS JBOD
  • Dual downstream SFF-8644 (4 x 12Gb/s) expansion connectors per controller

System Architecture

  • Dual-core RAID-on-Chip (ROC) 1.2GHz processor
  • One 204-pin DIMM socket for 2GB (default)
  • DDR3-1600, 1RX8/2RX8, ECC module (up to 4GB or 8GB DDR3-1600, 1RX8/2RX8, Unbuffered/Registered ECC module)
  • Dual downstream SFF-8644 (4 x 12Gb/s) expansion connectors per controller
  • Supports up to 512 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SAS/SATA HDDs/SSD, using 12Gb/s SAS JBOD
  • Redundant controller operation with active/active and fail-over/ fail-back function
  • Dual-active RAID controller with cache mirroring through dedicated high-speed bus
  • Advanced configuration for video-optimized performance settings
  • Support flash-based or battery backup module (FBM/BBM) ready (optional)

RAID Features

  • RAID level 0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk or JBOD
  • Multiple RAID 0 and RAID 10(1E) support (RAID 00 and RAID 100)
  • Automatic drive failover, detection, and rebuild using multiple Global, Dedicated or Enclosure hot-spare drives
  • Multiple pairs SSD/HDD disk-clone function
  • SSD automatic monitor clone (AMC) support
  • SED (Self-encrypting drives) function support
  • Support for native 4K and 512 byte sector devices
  • Support HDD firmware update
  • Hot-swap and redundant components for increasing availability
  • Automatic synchronization of firmware version in the dual-active mode
  • Multi-path & load-balancing support (MPIO)

Monitors/Indicators

  • LCD Control Display Panel for setup, alarm mute and configuration
  • System Status indication through LCD, LED and alarm buzzer
  • SMTP support for email notification
  • SNMP support for remote manager
  • Enclosure management ready

RAID Management

  • Field-upgradeable firmware in flash-ROM
  • Firmware-embedded manager via RS-232 port
  • Embedded browser-based RAID manager via built-in 10/100 Lan port
  • Access terminal menu by telnet via a LAN port
  • API library for customer to write its own monitor utility
  • SAP monitor utility easily manage multiple RAID units in the network

Operating System

  • OS Independent

Dimensions

  • 1U 19-inch rackmount chassis (H x W x D)
    • Without handles: 43.5 x 445 x 400 mm (1.7 x 17.5 x 15.7 in)
    • With handles: 43.5 x 482 x 436 mm (1.7 x 22.9 x 17.1 in)

Weight (not including JBODs)

  • Single: 6.9 kg (15.21 lb)
  • Dual: 7.8 kg (17.2 lb)

Environmental

Operating

  • Temperature: 0°c ~ 40°c
  • Humidity: 10~80%, non-condensing

Storage

  • Temperature: -40°c to 60°c
  • Humidity: 5~95%, non-condensing

Electrical Requirements

  • Power Supply
    • Dual 270W hot swap and redundant with PFC, N+1 design
    • AC voltage: 110V@40A, 230V@80A for input inrush current with PFC (auto-switching)
    • Supports 90-264 VAC input at 47-63 Hz frequency

Ultrastar Data60

The Ultrastar® Data60 is a key element of next‑generation disaggregated storage and software-defined storage (SDS) systems, delivering high density and the flexibility to balance performance with cost.

The UltrastarData60 provides up to 720TB of raw storage in a compact and efficient form factor. HGST HelioSeal® drives ensure cool running, quiet operation and high reliability. A high-performance data tier can be set up for demanding applications by using SSDs in up to 24 of the drive slots, enabling the ability to serve both fast data and big data from a single platform.

Key Features
  • HIGH DENSITY. Up to 60 HGST HelioSeal® HDDs providing up to 720TB of raw storage in a 4U enclosure.
  • FLEXIBILITY. Choice of SAS or SATA and up to 24 slots can be populated with SSDs for a data acceleration tier.
  • INNOVATIVE. Patented IsoVibe™ and ArcticFlow™ technologies improve performance and cooling even in heavy workloads.
    • IsoVibe Patented Vibration Isolation Technology
      • Precise cuts in the baseboard provide a suspension for the drives in the chassis, isolating them from transmitted vibration. The result is that consistent performance is maintained, even when all the drives are working hard.
    • ArcticFlow Patented Thermal Zone Cooling Technology
      • By introducing cool air into the center of the chassis, drives operate at lower and more consistent temperatures than conventional systems. This results in lower fan speeds, reduced vibration, lower power consumption, quieter operation and ultimately higher reliability.

Ultrastar Data60 Specifications

Max. Drives

  • 60 x 3.5” drive bays
  • Up to 24 can be SAS or SATA SSD

Drive Interface

  • 12Gb/s SAS
  • 6Gb/s SATA

Available Drive Capacities

  • HDD up to 12TB
  • SSD up to 6.4TB

Host Interface

  • Dual redundant I/O Modules (IOM)
  • 6 Mini-SAS HD ports per IOM

Weight

  • 4U60 w/o drives: 27.3kg (60lbs)
  • 4U60 w/ 60 HDDs: 79.4kg (175lbs)

LED Indicators

  • Front/Rear: Power, ID, Fault
  • Drive: Activity, Fault

Physical Dimensions

  • Height: 175mm (6.89”)
  • Width: 447mm (17.61”)
  • Depth: 712mm (28.03”)
  • Depth in Rack: Max of 890mm (35.04”) w/ dual CMA—includes 24 SAS cables

Management

  • SCSI Enclosure Services
  • Redfish (out of band, via RJ45)

Power

  • Dual 1600W, 80+ Platinum
  • 200-240V AC input, auto ranging, 50-60Hz

Cooling

  • 4 main enclosure fans, front-to-rear system cooling with zero-loss backflow prevention
  • 1 IO module fan
  • Dual PSUs with built-in fans

Environmental

  • Operating Temperature: 5 to 40°C
  • Non-op Temperature: -40 to 60°C
  • Humidity: 5 to 85% relative humidity
  • Operating Altitude: 40°C @ 3,000ft
  • Sound Power: < 7.2 Bels @ 23±2°C

Serviceability

  • Cable-free hot-swappable IOM, power supply, fans and drives

 

Now, Gemini is also available in a second configuration with the HGST Ultrastar Data102!

Special, limited-time-only price on both configurations:

Ultrastar Data60: $35,000 (Based on 720TB of raw storage.)

Ultrastar Data102: $52,000 (Based on up to 1.2PB of raw storage.)

For complete details on Gemini and this exclusive offer, click here to Contact Us.

Don’t miss out! This special Gemini offer is available for a limited time only.