DDN SFA Data Storage - Block Storage is worth a look at.
Rating: 9 out of 10
IncentivizedUse Cases and Deployment Scope
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.
Likelihood to Recommend
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.