Raidix DSS

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2022

Compatibility with InOne IoT Platform

HeadPoint and RAIDIX have signed a partnership agreement, the latter announced on July 5, 2022. The companies have completed testing their products for compatibility. Read more here.

RAIDIX 5.2 with NVMe-over-Fabric and NFS-over-RDMA for high-performance storage

On June 24, 2022, RAIDIX announced that it had released RAIDIX 5.2, an update to domestic PO RAIDIX 5, used to build software DSS in video surveillance systems, video analytics, post-production, HPC and other loaded infrastructures.

The main feature of RAIDIX 5.2 is the ability to use the NVMe-oF protocol, which means to extend the capabilities of the productive NVMe protocol throughout the data transfer environment.

To realize the capabilities of NVMe-oF, RAIDIX 5.2 implements support for the NVMe-over-TCP protocol, which uses a network data transfer model, and the TCP/IP NVMe-over-RDMA protocol, which allows, with minimal resource utilization CPU , to transmit data over RoCE with an increased speed and a delay close to zero. RAIDIX 5.2 also supports NFS-over-RDMA, which reduces data latency, increases bandwidth when working with NFS shared folders and reduces CPU load. Another update aimed at improving the performance of systems based on RAIDIX 5.2 was the transition to the ON kernel. The Linux"RAIDIX" emphasizes that in conditions of limited import of hardware components, the implementation of software DSS is a way to optimize equipment costs and increase the life of the DSS.

In addition, DSS administrators will be able to receive email and SNMP notifications about the status of uninterruptible power supplies and manage UPS configurations on the system. The software also implements a different user interface.

Like the previous version of RAIDIX 5, RAIDIX 5.2 has technologies designed to improve system performance and reliability: proactive and partial reconstruction, proactive reading, 10 available RAID levels, including RAID 7.3 and N + M.

With performance and additional functionality, RAIDIX 5.2 enables DSS to be implemented in busy video surveillance, video analytics, media (including post-production), HPC, and real-time transaction processing (OLTP) organizations working with databases. In addition, the performance of the NFS-over-RDMA protocol allows the implementation of RAIDIX 5.2-based SDS systems in projects related to artificial intelligence training.

Raidix 5.1.2

On March 23, 2022, the software company RAIDIX announced the release of the next version of Raidix 5.X.

In release 5.1.2, the functionality of synchronizing caches via iSCSI has been improved, the operation of internal services has been optimized, the stability of the system in ALUA mode and reliability during the failover have been improved, and the user interface has been optimized.

The company "RAIDIX" emphasizes that in the near future time the development of its own products will go at an accelerated pace, since in the context of unstable supplies of hardware components, the need for software solutions for DSS will increase significantly.

As of March 2022, software-defined storage based on Raidix 5.X is implemented in projects video surveillances and, in video analysts, and media industries data centers in other private and, state infrastructures requiring critical DSS storages. data Raidix Software 5 is included Unified Register of Russian Software in and fully complies with the current requirements of the legislation on. import substitution

As part of the DSS based on Yakhont-UVM E12

RAIDIX"" and Norsi Trance"" on March 18, 2022 presented a joint solution for. storage systems

The DSS system based on the Yakhont-UVM E12 server platform and RAIDIX 5.X software ported to Elbrus processors will provide the performance required by large customers. Read more here.

Raidix 5.1 compatibility with SIT SRH2221

as Sitronics Group part of the Group, and a domestic AFK Sistema developer ON "RAIDIX" , as a result of tests, confirmed the compatibility server SIT SRH2221 of the RAIDIX 5.1 series equipment and software for servers and workstations performing high-performance tasks. This was reported on January 13, 2022 in Sitronics Group. Read more here.

2021

Compatibility with Ricor.IT server platforms RP-6104 and RP-6212

DSS software developer RAIDIX has included Rikor server platforms in the software compatibility sheet. Raidix announced this on December 10, 2021. Read more here.

Compatible with the HOSTVM virtualization platform

HOSTVM and RAIDIX have confirmed the compatibility of products in virtualization mode. Raidix announced this on October 14, 2021.

The PO RAIDIX 5.1 health test on the HOSTVM virtualization platform was successful.

The tests included five stages:

• Install and configure the RAIDIX virtual machine on the HOSTVM virtualization platform, connect to the virtual machine console via Spice/VNC during installation.
• Connect virtual disks to the created RAIDIX 5.1 virtual machine. Verifies that the status and capacity of the attached virtual disks are displayed correctly.
• Create and configure RAID arrays using RAIDIX 5.1 and prepare to present different LUNs based on the arrays created.
• Presentation of created LUNs to various virtual machines running on the HOSTVM virtualization platform. Verifies that the presented LUNs are functioning correctly.
• Validate typical virtual machine management mechanisms such as template creation, cloning, virtual machine migration between servers and storage, and virtual machine backup and recovery.

The results of the testing confirmed the correct operation of both software components.

The introduction of HOSTVM and RAIDIX software products makes available the advantages of a combined system based on SDS and virtual infrastructures:

• more efficient allocation of server resources between services,
• uninterrupted access to data even under abnormal and peak DSS conditions,
• reduced equipment costs,
• the possibility of deploying a fully domestic infrastructure.

The integration work of the HOSTVM Virtualization Platform and RAIDIX is the basis for building the architecture of a software-defined data center both at the level of virtualization of computing resources and at the level of storage systems. Using HOSTVM in conjunction with RAIDIX allows you to increase the utilization of server equipment and use it as storage resources, reducing the cost of purchasing external hardware storage systems, "commented Ivan Klimov, Head of Development at the HOSTVM Virtualization Platform.

Confirming software compatibility is great news. In 2020, everyone realized that with the development of the IT infrastructure, it is impossible to delay, and now virtual environments are using more and more often, which is quite reasonable. From the point of view of the approach to using enterprise data, the possibilities of HOSTVM and RAIDIX can be called transformational - and it is doubly pleasant that we are talking about solutions of domestic development, - said Sergey Platonov, Deputy General Director for Strategic Development of RAIDIX.

As part of a solution for large-scale video surveillance projects

ITV and Radix unveiled a solution for large-scale RAIDIX projects on 3 September 2021.

The system uses fewer resources and provides high throughput and continuous access to the video archive even in emergency situations.

A joint solution based on ON RAIDIX and ITV software products - video surveillances Axxon Next security systems and platforms "" Intelligence- allows you to build large-scale video surveillance systems for creating enterprise-class security systems at large, including strategically important facilities. These include airports, train stations, seaports, office buildings, factories, retail chains,, banks systems "."Safe City

To store and process video data and ensure uninterrupted system operation in such large-scale projects, a large number of server equipment and drives are required. The joint solution between RAIDIX and ITV improves the efficiency and profitability of large systems by reducing the amount of equipment needed.

By expanding the system, increasing the number of video cameras and the volume of the video archive, the PO RAIDIX-based solution will allow you to use fewer disks in the RAID array and reduce the total cost of the upgrade.

DSS havee high throughput, which ensures stable operation of the system with thousands of high-resolution cameras and dozens of video servers. In addition, uninterrupted operation is ensured at large distributed facilities, which prevents the loss of important data and a decrease in recording speed even in emergency situations.

ITV products include tools to quickly find information in a video archive - searching by faces and car numbers, searching by trajectories and characteristics of moving objects. Thanks to the high performance of the DSS, ITV's intelligent search will work efficiently in archives of large video surveillance systems simultaneously with the recording of high-resolution video streams, without reducing the speed of search and recording.

Raidix 5.1 with Advanced Hypervisor Integration from VMware

An updated version of RAIDIX 5.X software for building high-performance DSS been released. The development company announced this in June 2021.

The main changes in the RAIDIX 5.1 release affected the architecture for ensuring DSS resiliency, integration with the hypervisor from VMware and All-Flash configurations.

With the added capabilities, users of RAIDIX 5.1-based DSS can achieve even greater system performance and reliability. The implemented functionality transfers the load from hosts to storage and provides additional system configuration options compared to previous versions of RAIDIX 5.X.

The updates included in the product allow you to significantly expand the scenarios for its application in such types of customers as:

• video surveillance service providers,
• video production studios,
• research and medical centers,
• private data centers.

Changes to RAIDIX 5.1

• The architecture of the Active-Active DSS cluster has been improved. Now both controllers are able to receive requests to virtual volumes. This allows you to maintain system health and access to data when one of the I/O ports fails. This functionality is implemented using the ALUA architecture, which allows you to redirect the I/O of the same virtual volume to any DSS controller.
• Advanced hypervisor integration from VMware through the development of VAAI (vStorage API for Array Integration) support. This set of specialized commands allows you to conduct some of the I/O operations not on, but server virtualizations on the DSS, thereby reducing the load on the components of both the server and the storage network.

Significant improvements have also been made to the software kernel optimized for All-Flash configurations.

• Support for block 512 bytes makes DSS VMware compatible.
• The restart feature allows you to add drives to an existing array by increasing its size or changing the RAID level.
• RAID N + M support allows the user to independently determine the number of disks allocated for checksum storage. RAIDIX technology allows you to recover data on failure of up to 32 disks (depending on the number of disks allocated for checksums).

Raidix DSS of 5.0.1.3 compatibility with AICSB203-UR platform and J4078-01 shelf

The RAIDIX 5.0.1.3 software demonstrated full performance on the AICSB203-UR platform and JBOD J4078-01 shelf. The company RAIDIX (RAIDIX) announced this on May 28, 2021. Joint certification enables company partners to build systems with proven TTC and high quality of service, saving time and resources necessary for testing and integration of solutions on the side of the integrator and the client.

Building high-density DSS requires a high-performance platform. In addition, when working with high loads, it is necessary to strive for the best ratio of performance, storage density and cost.

Prior to testing, RAIDIX engineers performed a standard preparation procedure including installing RAIDIX 5.0.1.3 on the system being tested and switching the system being tested and the DAE over SAS. After that, a direct testing procedure was launched. It included 17 stages - from loading the system with HBA data to checking the operation of S.M.A.R.T.

Compatibility has been successfully validated at 4 key levels:

• SAS HBA,
• processors,
• motherboard,
• disks.

Also, during testing, two key features of the DSS software solution were confirmed:

• in data protection case of a technical failure with the help reservations of the main components; servers
• achieving stable high throughput capacity.

Thanks to this, the work of client services can be continued even in case of breakdowns, emergencies, power outages. The demonstrated fault tolerance is a key plus for ensuring the operation of websites, CRM systems, online services, etc.

From the test results, it can be concluded that such a solution based on RAIDIX significantly reduces TCO compared to the cost of using ready-made DSS in the areas of video surveillance (including large-scale projects such as urban systems) and media production. In addition to reducing TCO, the solution improves data copy and recovery rates, which has a beneficial effect on RPO/RTO rates.

Thus, based on the tests, the AICSB203-UR platform and the AICJBODJ4078-01 DAE can be officially certified, added to the RAIDIX compatibility sheet and recommended for use.

2020

Based on SDS ICL teamRay

ICL Techno and RAIDIX on December 16, 2020 announced the creation of the first joint DSS.

Testing of components confirmed the compatibility of the ICL Techno hardware complex and PO RAIDIX. As a result, a joint product was created, called SDS ICL teamRay. Read more here.

VMS Milestone XProtect Compatibility

RAIDIX DSS for video surveillance have been verified by Milestone. This was announced on November 23, 2020 by Raidix.

The results of testing confirmed the compatibility of the RAIDIX video surveillance storage system with VMS Milestone XProtect. Verification has passed the RAIDIX solution for 1000 cameras, which is located in the Milestone marketplace.

The preparation and testing of compatibility, performance and functionality of PO RAIDIX and VMS Milestone XProtect was carried out during the second quarter of the year by RAIDIX specialists at the company's test site. Based on the results of the tests, the RAIDIX video surveillance solution was verified by Milestone specialists and recommended for use in conjunction with Milestone XProtect video surveillance systems management software. Milestone Verified status confirms that the product characteristics meet the requirements for stable operation with the Milestone VMS platform.

The performance of RAIDIX DSS makes it possible for the VMS system to work stably, including when it uses analytical software for video surveillance (for example, motion fixation functions). PO RAIDIX allow you to provide a video surveillance system with a margin of performance even in the event of drive failures at peak loads, which is especially important for ensuring human safety and property protection.

VMS Milestone XProtect combines the components of the video surveillance system into a combination, and using the platform in conjunction with RAIDIX DSS will reduce the capital costs of the solution compared to similar offers from other manufacturers. With RAID capabilities in RAIDIX DSS, solutions use fewer server platforms, and fewer drives are needed when you increase your video archive.

Aquarius T40 S212DF-B platform compatibility with Raidix 5.0.1

Compatibility testing of the Aquarius server platform T40 S212DF-B and the release of PO RAIDIX 5.0.1 has been completed. This was announced on July 24, 2020 by Raidix. Testing conducted according to the Raidix certification methodology confirmed the correct functioning and declared performance indicators of the solution. Read more here.

Compatibility with Rosa Cobalt, ROSA Enterprise Desktop and ROSA Enterprise Linux Server

On June 30, 2020, Raidix announced the completion of compatibility testing of PO RAIDIX for managing storage systems with ROSA operating systems based on Linux, which were presented by the Russian Operating Systems Scientific and Technical Center for Information Technologies.

The test results were recorded in the PO RAIDIX and ROSA COBALT OS compatibility certificate, ROSA Enterprise Desktop and ROSA Enterprise Linux Server (RELS). ROSA users can act as customers of s PO RAIDIX that securely stores enterprise data.

{{quote 'A voluntary initiative of Russian developers to ensure compatibility of software products will create and successfully operate an ecosystem of domestic solutions, within which you can create elements of IT infrastructures of enterprises of any scale, - comments Sergey Razumovsky, executive director of RAIDIX. }}

Thanks to the compatibility of domestic software solutions, the development of enterprise IT infrastructures based on domestic solutions is possible, which increases their competitiveness and import independence.

According to STC IT ROSA CEO Vladislav Vasilyeva, it is important for the company to use proven domestic solutions:

To achieve effective replacement of imported solutions by domestic ones, a completely Russian technological stack of hardware, system and application software is needed. Open cooperation of Russian developers allows solving one of the main problems of IT infrastructures of enterprises of any scale - ensuring the compatibility of the domestic software used, and creating the most comfortable environment for users to work.

The Alliance of Technology Partners will ensure the reduction of labor costs when implementing joint complex solutions.

Software from STC IT ROSA and PO RAIDIX are included in the Unified Register of Russian programs for electronic computers and databases. Software products fully comply with the requirements of Russian legislation in the field of import substitution and can be used jointly in public and private companies of various industries.

Raidix 5.0.1

On May 20, 2020, the company RAIDIX"" announced the launch on the market of the fifth generation product for building hybrid. storage systems The RAIDIX 5.0.1 release is optimized for all types of workloads, integrates technologies to work HDD SSD with and, and provides performance for DSS business continuity.

According to the company, RAIDIX 5.0.1 uses ERA Engine technology to create All Flash DSS, which was developed in its own research laboratory, RAIDIX. The ERA Engine implementation enables RAIDIX in a SSD configuration to achieve 5 million IOps for efficient database, financial transaction, and desktop virtualization (VDI) services.

ERA Engine leverages flash drives to improve overall DSS performance and reduce the cost of an operation.

RAIDIX 5.0.1 is our first step in developing solutions for private and public clouds built with technologies and architectures. storages told Sergey Platonov, Deputy General Director of RAIDIX for Strategy

RAID arrays in RAIDIX 5.0.1 have become more resistant to single I/O failures with the updated RAIDIX reconstruction engine, which now runs independently across disks and at faster speeds. Studies show that latent sector errors occur significantly more often during DSS operation than failures of entire drives. RAIDIX 5.0.1 copes with dozens of such errors, which usually lead to the loss of the array. The reconstruction mechanism is especially effective in operating DSS with large amounts of data and a significant number of drives, which are widely used in Media & Entertainment companies, as well as for organizing large-scale video surveillance systems, research centers and universities.

The product has added support for the iSER (iSCSI Extensions for RDMA) protocol, which is used in the operation of databases, data virtual environments, cloudy services and web-. applications The protocol is used as between transport the system and the initiators, characterized by performance and low load on. processor

Tracking DSS is easier with support for v.2/v.3 monitoring SNMP. Information The system parameters and operating statuses are reported to the user or administrator in real time. The RAIDIX web interface has become more convenient, and the list of supported equipment has traditionally expanded.

RAIDIX 5.0.1 implements additional technologies for data preservation and storage reliability - disk monitoring mechanisms. Scheduled integrity scanning and monitoring of drive status (including SSD wear monitoring) are performed in the background, they are extremely useful for proactive error detection in large systems where it is rare to access some datasets, for example, archived copies, content stores .

RAIDIX 5.0.1 also introduces RAID 50, 60, and 70 - RAID levels that provide performance with less data latency.

Raidix Hydra for supercomputer storage

On February 18, 2020, RAIDIX presented an updated software solution for storing data in a supercomputer environment.

RAIDIX Hydra is a software-defined DSS of system for high-performance cluster computing and large-array storage. The software solution provides high-speed access to data that is processed on computing nodes of computer clusters.

The presented software product is used to solve large-scale problems based on processing and analysis of large amounts of data. Such tasks include, for example, fundamental and applied research in various fields of science, forecasting and analytics, modeling, neural network imaging tasks and the use of artificial intelligence technologies.

In this solution, the advantages of PO RAIDIX are combined with the capabilities of the parallel Lustre file system. With this integration, the solution effectively distributes load flows to multiple DSS that are combined into a single file system. It is also possible to increase storage and performance by scaling horizontally, as system performance requirements increase over time and additional compute nodes become necessary.

By combining Lustre file system nodes with DSS controllers, implementing the solution requires less server and network equipment than the classic distributed parallel file system architecture. The approach also improves DSS performance and simplifies storage administration.

To ensure the integrity and safety of data, RAIDIX Hydra implements RAIDIX software technologies developed in the company's research laboratory: special RAID 7.3 and RAID N + M levels, protection against latent data corruption, proactive reconstruction technology. PO RAIDIX are included in the Unified Register of Russian Programs for Electronic Computers and Databases.

2019

Raidix 4.7.2

On November 26, 2019, the RAIDIXE S team announced the release of the next release of storage management software. The main features of PO RAIDIX 4.7.2 are the improved SSD caching technology and the introduction of a role-playing model of access to DSS management.

Optimized SSD cache technology in dual-controller DSS significantly reduces the time it takes to switch systems from node to node, increasing data availability and system speed.

For greater security, DSS 4.X-based PO RAIDIX provides for the introduction of role-based models for accessing system management. This release provides the ability to set user roles with different rights: the operator can only view the state of the system, while the administrator has access to manage all DSS settings. It is possible to send event logs to the remote server, including information about changes in the system and login/exit of users.

A number of other features have been improved: improved integration with Active Directory and optimized work with domains that contain a large number of users and groups (more than 100,000). The function of tracking the occupancy of the system disk has also been added.

The presented release PO RAIDIX 4.7.2 for November 2019 is planned for implementation in several large companies in Russia.

Raidix RASP для Panasonic LB-DH7

On September 3, 2019, RAIDIX announced that, together with Panasonic, Russia presented an updated version of the Panasonic LB-DH7 robotic library for accumulating and storing large amounts of information. Larger optical disks and the next release of the RASP PO RAIDIX will make storing "cold" data even more fault-tolerant and more convenient. Read more here.

Compatibility with the Alt family of operating systems

On May 7, 2019, Raidix announced the successful completion of testing of the 4.X PO RAIDIX and the Alt family of operating systems.

Confirmed compatibility and correctness of work with the following OS distributions:

• Alt Linux SPT 7 is a unified distribution for servers, workstations and thin clients with built-in software information protection tools.
• Alt Workstation 8 is a distribution based on the Linux kernel, which includes an OS and a set of applications for full operation and support of additional equipment.
• Alt Server 8 is a server distribution based on the Linux kernel with wide functionality that supports corporate IT infrastructure and additional equipment.
• Alt 8 SP is an OS distribution for servers and workstations with built-in software information protection tools. OS Alt 8 SP is designed to ensure the execution of programs in a protected environment.

Alt OS is being implemented and supported by the company's partners in commercial state-owned enterprises throughout Russia: these are powerful tools for building and migrating IT infrastructures of large companies.

The Alt family OS and PO RAIDIX are included in the Unified Register of Russian Programs for Electronic Computers and Databases.

RAIDIX 4.X software is used to create high-performance modular SAN and NAS storage systems. Software-defined DSS based on RAIDIX technology is optimal for tasks that require processing of large data streams with guaranteed performance. RAIDIX 4.X provides a single-controller or dual-controller architecture based on standard server equipment.

iRU DSS based on RAIDIX software

On April 15, 2019, the developer of solutions for, the data storage company "" RAIDIX announced that, together Russian with the manufacturer computer of equipment, the company IRU signed a partnership agreement aimed at the joint development and supply of Russian iRUs storage systems with pre-installed RAIDIX software.

Storage systems iRU will be in demand for systems, video surveillances hyper convergent solutions, as well as in the corporate segment for support CRM ERP and systems, mail and file operation, servers operations, and. backup analysts virtualizations

Software RAIDIX ensures consistently high speed DSS and maximum fault tolerance storage systems through - RAID mass levels (RAID N + M, RAID 7.3).

Raidix 4. X-based FlexApp DSS

On April 9, 2019, Raidix announced that improvements in the FlexApp DSS affected the software component of the solution: the next version of the 4.X management PO RAIDIX provides advanced support for additional hardware and even faster system speed. Read more here.

Joint solutions of "RAIDIX" and EchoStreams

On February 19, 2019, RAIDIX and EchoStreams introduced joint products for media applications and data storage. They are based on hardware from EchoStreams and control PO RAIDIX.

Solutions from RAIDIX and EchoStreams are based on the experience of working with post-production studios in Hollywood and take into account the increasing requirements for data transfer speed and storage capacity of hardware platforms.

Server Flache SAN1L-D3 from EchoStreams running RAIDIX software provides a simple and powerful platform with unlimited disk addition. HDD PO RAIDIX allow you to flexibly configure the hardware platform and supports automatic system quality and performance control (QoSmic).

In the continuation of the RAIDIX collaboration, EchoStreams is developing a product that maximizes the potential of NVMe: FlacheSAN1N20U-UN devices - a combined solution that features minimal latency and wide bandwidth. Comparative test results will be available on EchoStreams and RAIDIX in the near future.

Testing Raidix 4.7 with Seagate Exos Hybrid Drives

On January 29, 2019, RAIDIX announced that it had tested and certified the Seagate Exos hybrid drives with RAIDIX 4.7 software.

According to the company, the use of RAIDIX 4.7 and Seagate Exos drives will allow company partners to turn general-purpose servers into high-performance hybrid DSS running on block and file protocols.

Such solutions are in demand in the corporate segment and for creating data centers, as the most profitable for mixed I/O patterns and unpredictable spikes in the load on storage systems.

As of January 2019, test results show that the use of hybrid disks allows for acceleration of the I/O subsystem up to 150 times compared to conventional disks. Acceleration achieves 250,000 I/O per 1 controller during peak loads.

The combination of hybrid architecture with application-level quality monitoring (RAIDIX QoSmic) will allow you to give overclocked resources to the most important applications. Testing was conducted according to the SNIA methodology.

We created the first joint solution with Seagate hybrid drives for a private data center several years ago together with a partner from South Korea. Then the Oracle Orion benchmark was used for tests, and our results were not inferior to All-Flash. For January 2019, we conducted tests in conjunction with Seagate and developed the recommended equipment specification. Rufat Ibragimov, RAIDIX Software Implementation and Support Team Leader

2018

Adaptive Preemptive Read Algorithm Patent

On December 4, 2018, RAIDIX announced that it had received a patent for an adaptive proactive reading algorithm that allows you to organize fast I/O of data in the operating system and automatically configure DSS parameters on the fly when the workload changes.

According to the "RAIDIX," the proactive reading mechanism allows you to predict what data will be requested and transfer it from slower media (for example, from hard drives) to faster ones (RAM, solid state drives), as well as maximize the use of DSS cache resources, which reduces data access time and speeds up overall storage performance . The proposed algorithm defines address sequences in incoming requests and assigns them unique values ​ ​ of proactive reading depending on the speed of each stream.

As of December 2018, the adaptive preemptive read algorithm is used in RAIDIX 4.7, a storage management software. The mechanism is implemented for HDD arrays and will be effective when working with multithreaded sequential loads: for storing and providing access to recordings from video surveillance cameras, for working with multimedia, namely in video streaming services for many customers, as well as when shooting and editing high-resolution video.

As noted in "RAIDIX," the company's software solutions are based on its own computing algorithms, protected by patents in Russia and abroad. As of December 2018, patents protect the unique computing algorithms "RAIDIX," the QoSmic traffic prioritization algorithm, the algorithm for compressing medical images in DSS and the graphical software interface.

PO RAIDIX are included in the Unified Register of Russian Programs for Electronic Computers and Databases, Raidix emphasized.

Remote Replication and Extended Adapter Support

On October 26, 2018, RAIDIX introduced an updated version RAIDIX 4.7, PO which provides additional DSS reliability, even faster file handling and advanced adapter support.

The version provides remote replication functionality that allows you to create disaster-tolerant solutions and provide additional data protection by storing copies on remote DSS.

The updated software release provides the ability to connect to servers LDAP to for users to work in common with NFS folders. Also added support SAS for LSI 9400 controllers, FC QLogic QLE 269x adapters and NFS v.4 protocol for the service. NAS

You can upgrade to RAIDIX 4.7 from RAIDIX 4.6.1, and this update will take less time and will not require reinstallation. It is also possible to update the system to version 4.7 directly from version 4.4.4, which is extremely important, given the large installation base of this version.

Compatible with Lenovo hardware platforms

In May 2018, Lenovo Corporation and RAIDIX entered into a strategic and technological partnership agreement. The first step towards cooperation was the organization of successful testing of Lenovo hardware platforms for compatibility with RAIDIX software-defined DSS. The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 rack server and the Lenovo Storage D3284 expansion DAE were selected for testing tasks. All tests were successful and confirmed the full compatibility of Lenovo equipment with PO RAIDIX.

Video surveillance, HPC storage, and data backup are key examples of the software-defined DSS Lenovo RAIDIX.

Testing made it possible to confirm the fault tolerance of the entire solution and verify the equipment configurations, so that medium and large businesses will receive a guaranteed quality product at the optimal price. And the partners of the companies will reduce the time for commissioning the system and reduce project costs.

Support for NVDIMM-N memory modules

The company "RAIDIX" announced support ON for Raidix 4.6 NVDIMM-N non-volatile memory modules developed by the company. Micron By using NVDIMM Raidix 4.6 technology, you can ensure data integrity in the event of a power outage.

Micron's NVDIMM support enables standard general-purpose hardware to gain functionality previously only available in Class "A "enterprise DSS.

Micron combines DRAM performance with NAND nonvolatile memory to ensure data integrity in a highly loaded enterprise environment, supercomputing, and more.

NVDIMM modules are installed in standard memory slots of compatible motherboards. In the event of a power outage or other failure, the internal NVDIMM controller moves the data stored in DRAM to the non-volatile memory area. After the system is restored, the controller transfers data from NAND memory without loss, allowing applications to continue working. The AgigA Tech PowerGEM ultracapacitor can act as a backup power supply for Micron NVDIMM.

NVDIMM technology in the Micron implementation is a combination of volatile and non-volatile memory (NAND Flash, DRAM and an autonomous power source in the memory subsystem). DDR4 NVDIMM-N from Micron provides fast DRAM read and write speeds and DRAM backup in case of loss of power supply.

As of January 2018, the following Micron NVDIMM-N memory models are available:

• 8GB DDR4 NVDIMM 2133 MT/s
• 16GB DDR4 NVDIMM 2666 MT/s
• 32GB DDR4 NVDIMM 2933 MT/s.

According to RAIDIX, the use of ultracapacitors and NAND Flash allows you to simplify system maintenance and minimize downtime risks without external power. Data is copied to an SLC Flash drive, which has optimal reliability and access performance characteristics.

Using its own RAID algorithms, Raidix software allows you to build high-performance, fault-tolerant, and scalable storage systems based on standard server hardware. Support for NVDIMM-N technology is implemented by Raidix at the RAID driver level, operates in both single-controller and dual-controller mode. In the second case, the cache is mirrored between two nodes with NVDIMM-N.

When developing this functionality, RAIDIX deliberately abandoned the use of proprietary non-volatile memory support modes, which will make it easy to switch to new NVDIMM models in the future. For this reason, Micron was chosen as the technology partner, which produces memory modules that comply with JEDEC standards.

In addition to compatibility with NVDIMM-N, Raidix 4.6 supports 100-bit InfiniBand Mellanox ConnectX-4 interfaces. Software-defined Raidix technology meets the needs of high-performance computing (HPC) by providing uncomplicated computation speeds (up to 25 GB/s per processor core), high fault tolerance (proprietary RAID levels - 6, 7.3, N + M), elastic scalability and compatibility with Intel Lustre.

Version 4.6 was released as part of a strategic partnership between RAIDIX and the Japanese company Core Micro Systems, which intends to actively use Raidix's functionality in the high-performance computing market.

Software version for Elbrus platform complexes

"RAIDIX" In January 2018, the company released a special version ON of the Raidix control for computing systems based on the microprocessor "" Elbrus-4C(1891VM8Ya) and "Elbrus-8C" (1891VM10YA), adapted for servers production. INEUM named after I.S. Brook The complete storage solution includes Raidix software technology listed in the registry and Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media the domestic Elbrus software and hardware platform, designed to MCST provide technological independence information security and a high level of performance. The fault tolerance of Russian DSS provided by the technical characteristics of the Elbrus platform and the functional features of Raidix software, the company said.

The Elbrus-4C chip is a high-performance general-purpose microprocessor for desktop and server applications, contains 4 cores of the 3rd generation Elbrus architecture with a clock frequency of up to 800 MHz, allows you to perform up to 23 operations in one clock cycle on each of the cores. The Elbrus-8C microprocessor is the basis for multiprocessor servers and workstations that are demanding on the speed of information processing and transmission. The Elbrus-8C microcircuit is a high-performance server-class general-purpose microprocessor, contains 8 cores of the 4th generation Elbrus architecture with a clock frequency of up to 1300 MHz, allows you to perform up to 25 operations per clock cycle on each of the cores.

Raidix technology allows you to build storage systems based on servers with Elbrus-4C and Elbrus-8C processors, provides high data availability, supports SAN protocols (Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, iSCSI, 12G SAS) and NAS (NFS, SMB, AFP, FTP). Raidix supports single-controller and dual-controller operating modes of the system. In dual-controller mode of operation, both nodes are active, operate simultaneously and have access to a single set of disks.

RAIDIX provides continuity of access to data and a high degree of fault tolerance due to duplication of nodes (motherboards, cache modules, power supplies, SAS controllers, system disks) and duplication of drive connection channels (both nodes are connected to a single set of disks), explained in "Raydix."

Raidix supports up to 64 drives in a RAID array and up to 600 drives in a single storage system.

Raidix DSS can be key operating systems (Mac OS, Microsoft Windows Server, MicrosoftWindows, Red Hat Linux, SUSE, ALT Linux, CentOS Linux, Ubuntu Linux; Solaris 10) and virtualization platforms (VMware ESX, KVM, RHEV, Microsoft Hyper-V Server, XenServer), Raidix provides the ability to install resource-intensive professional and enterprise applications directly on the storage node.

Raidix's proprietary algorithms (RAID 7.3, RAID N + M, proactive and partial reconstruction, latent error detection and remediation, etc.) allow you to achieve optimal calculation speed and performance under sequential and random loads.

Among the technical features of the Elbrus and RAIDIX platform solution:

• Own command system of the Elbrus processor. High performance on RAID error correction code calculations. A separate call stack that provides information security benefits.
• The Elbrus operating system, optimized for Elbrus processors and providing a high level of information security.
• High, unparalleled system performance even if multiple array drives fail by parallelizing RAID calculations.
• Fault tolerance in two-controller mode.
• Universal compatibility with operating systems and file systems.
• The Russian software and hardware solution allows customers in the public sector to reduce the cost of maintaining the IT infrastructure, take advantage of import substitution and local technical support with the proper level of data protection and information security.

Data storage systems based on the Elbrus platform are available for order through the ICST, Promobit and RAIDIX.

Version 4.6

The company, "RAIDIX" the vendor, in DSS January 2018 released the next version of the manager ON for - storage systems Raidix 4.6. Raidix software is installed on standard server hardware and allows you to build fault-tolerant high-performance storage systems for resource-intensive industries.

The main emphasis in Raidix 4.5 (released in October 2017) was on hybrid storage performance, efficient caching on solid-state drives and virtualization of disparate SAN systems. Within 4.5, data processing processes in multithreaded mode were optimized and proprietary intelligent algorithms were used to eliminate redundant recording levels. Complementing the functionality of the previous release, Raidix 4.6 allows you to protect the cache for writing, provides support for 100 Gb adapters and includes other useful functions, the company said.

In version 4.6, Raidix developers implemented write cache protection using non-volatile memory (NVDIMM-N). Raidix-based storage systems with NVDIMM support prevent data loss in the event of power outages and other site accidents. Unlike a hardware controller, NVDIMM does not require battery replacement, and a non-volatile memory DSS does not require an additional controller for reliability. Thus, this security mechanism combines high write speed with caching and synchronous write reliability.

Expanding the compatibility matrix, Raidix 4.6 provides an administrator with the ability to connect to Linux client machines via high-performance InfiniBand Mellanox interfaces ConnectX-4 100 Gb. As a result, Raidix provides minimal latency and increased performance in big data, HPC, and enterprise environments. In addition, Raidix 4.6 has made a number of improvements in terms of ease of use and resource management.

In general, RAIDIX consistently develops the product in accordance with industry requirements and key business needs. Among them:

• High performance - Parallelize RAID to maximize productivity
• Business continuity - With proprietary RAID levels, the system ensures data availability even if multiple drives fail
• Optimal price/performance - Utilize standard hardware resources and lower system cost of ownership
• Flexibility and versatility-Supports SAN and NAS protocols, most operating systems, and demanding professional applications.

2017

Version 4.5

On April 12, 2017, the company "RAIDIX" introduced data caching technology for ON Raidix 4.5.

The research laboratory "RAIDIX" has created a query classifier that separates "random" and "sequential" flows. "Sequential" loads are sent to RAM, where a unique adaptive preemptive read algorithm is applied to them. Depending on the flow rate, the algorithm preloads the following areas into RAM, which helps improve system performance at sequential loads to RAM throughput rates.

To increase the speed of processing random requests, an SSD cache from write and read modules is used. Module sizes vary adaptively depending on load.

Random read requests are cached in RAM. Cache pages with a small number of accesses are released, and regularly "read" pages are copied to the SSD cache for reading. Write requests classified as "random" are sequentially forwarded to the SSD cache for writing. This mechanism allows you to increase the performance when reading and writing in small blocks.

Other RAIDIX 4.5 features include:

Automatic end-to-end recording. The host receives confirmation only when data has been written to disks. In this case, "dirty" cache segments are not sent to the second controller and the synchronization channel is not used.

Scaling volumes. When configured, a single virtual volume can be placed on top of multiple arrays. Volume size can be increased by adding new array space.

Enhanced multithreading. Serial I/O uses a sequence detector that can detect up to 100 parallel threads and adaptively select the cache size for each thread to avoid the problem of excessive caching.

Block DSS virtualization. RAIDIX 4.5 allows you to virtualize the space of third-party block DSS. RAIDIX allows you to access storage directly or use it to create RAID arrays. Thus, the system administrator is able to consolidate enterprise data at a single point, providing flexibility in managing IT infrastructure.

Among the key functional advantages of the new version is a hybrid infrastructure (HDD/SSD) that meets various business objectives, improved support for maximum streaming loads, and pooling the resources of disparate third-party systems. Commercial benefits include the optimal use of hardware resources to achieve high performance, lower system cost of ownership, and cost-effective scaling of existing infrastructure.

Compatible with Broadcom's SAS 9305-16i driver

On February 14, 2017, RAIDIX announced the addition of Broadcom's SAS 9305-16i controller to the compatibility matrix.

Designed to work with resource-intensive applications, this SAS adapter demonstrates "connectivity" and more than 1.5 million IOps for high-tech devices.

RAIDIX solutions used in various configurations and client tasks support all major SAN protocols.

Broadcom's SAS 9305-16i HBA has the following functionality:

• "Connectivity": up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices with 16 internal 12 GB/s SAS ports;
• Universal compatibility with SSD, HDD and tape devices;
• PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface;
• More than 1.5 million IOps for demanding applications, bandwidth - up to 6.5 GB/s for sequential reading.

The SAS 9305-16i provides an increased number of ports for direct-attached storage systems and advanced capabilities for interface/connections. SASSATA The synergy of management ON RAIDIX and premium connectivity enables end customers across industries to avoid bottlenecks and delays in enterprise storage.

Mellanox Adapter Support

On February 7, 2017, RAIDIX announced support for the Mellanox ConnectX-4 series adapters.

According to the developers, these changes will provide additional flexibility and profitability for users of DSS on the RAIDIX platform, in the field of supercomputer computing, including. ConnectX-4 adapters with Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) support InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols with 100 Gb/s bandwidth, providing high-performance switching solutions for enterprise data centers, Web 2.0, cloud computing, supercomputers, and DSS.

RAIDIX solutions offer universal compatibility with iSCSI, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, Ethernet, and other interfaces. The next generation of Mellanox ConnectX-4 delivers the following benefits for end-to-end storage solutions:

• High-performance microassemblies for applications with stringent bandwidth and message speed requirements;
• Switching for x86, Power, ARM and GPU infrastructures;
• Elastic scaling to tens of thousands of nodes;
• High speed in virtualized overlay networks (VXLAN and NVGRE);
• Efficiently consolidate I/O, reduce costs, and simplify data center architecture.

Using switching technology from, Mellanox RAIDIX continues to expand the capabilities of its system in the field of high-performance computing (HPC). In addition to providing high throughput and low latency, the ConnectX-4 takes into account the features of supercomputer computing, in particular collective operations, thereby contributing to increased scalability and reduced load on. processor

Within a single server infrastructure, RAIDIX technology and Mellanox hardware components address the performance bottlenecks of a standard enterprise infrastructure and provide professional data processing for a range of information-intensive industries.

Samples have been created DSS

On January 10, 2017, MCST JSC and RAIDIX announced the creation of samples of Russian-made data storage systems (DSS) based on the domestic Raidix software included in the register of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications and domestic server equipment on the Elbrus platform.

DSS using the achievements of Russian microelectronics and software-defined storage technology from RAIDIX are focussed on state corporations, power structures, as well as in solving those tasks where it is important to ensure reliable and safe data storage. The reliability and fault tolerance of Russian DSS required to store large amounts of data is ensured by the technical characteristics of the Elbrus platform and the functional features of PO RAIDIX.

Within the storage system, RAIDIX software technology allows you to manage individual RAID arrays and storage clusters, provides high availability of data for serial and random loads, supports SAN protocols (Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, iSCSI, 12G SAS) and NAS (NFS, SMB, AFP, FTP).

RAIDIX provides optimal calculation speed through the implementation of proprietary RAID 7.3 and RAID N + M. Software technology includes proactive data reconstruction without physical access to disks, a mechanism for finding and eliminating hidden errors, an intelligent QoSmic module for recognizing and prioritizing applications, and other unique features.

The porting was carried out with the participation and support of the partner of JSC "MCST" company Promobit"."

2016

RAIDIX 4.4

Random Access Optimization (CSA)

DRS is a feature that enables improved performance and hardware savings through the use of data deduplication. This option can be enabled for any specific volume before it is created. One of the key applications of DSA is support for arbitrary operations with databases and transactional applications.

Optimization of random access helps to quickly solve business problems, speeding up data processing in such types of applications as CRM, ERP, corporate mail, etc.

This functionality is based on:

• Data deduplication for disk space expansion and flexible virtualization;
• Thin provisioning technologies to increase logical disk capacity.

Advanced Multi-Path Access

RAIDIX simplifies access over multiple I/O paths by providing support for the Microsoft DSM (device specific module) generic driver instead of the previously used native DSM driver.

RAIDIX provides customers with classic modular (Standalone Storage Appliance) and scale-out DSS (Scale-Out NAS and Shared Storage). NAS solutions scale to meet your growing needs while maintaining a single namespace. The system supports different operating systems over the SAN and provides simultaneous access to the same data over the NAS. RAIDIX provides full compatibility with third-party software and flexibility with respect to possible hardware configurations.

RAIDIX 4.3.2

This version has added intelligent functionality that supports a sufficient level of service (QoS) for dedicated self-learning applications. During the configuration process, the user selects certain business-critical applications and trains the QoS module to recognize the data of such an application. When working on clients of selected applications, the patented QoSmic (Quality of Service) module independently determines that the desired application is running from the DSS and assigns the maximum Real-time priority to this client; after the end of the application, the priority is removed. This functionality enables the consumer to ensure that DSS resources are used primarily for important business applications.

A new one, Cycle, has been added to the existing LRU (line-replaceable unit) cache segment preemption algorithm. This algorithm works more efficiently in random writing than LRU, which is more suitable for sequential loads. Cycle increases DSS performance.

Configuration wizards have appeared in the web interface, with which the user can quickly and correctly create a volume or network resource on the NAS, as well as configure the RAIDIX dual-controller configuration.

The data format used in versions starting with RAIDIX 3.3 is supported: the functionality allows updating such systems to RAIDIX 4.3.2 without data transfer.

Version 4.3.2 adds the ability to clone the RAIDIX configuration to simplify typical installations on similar equipment. It is also possible to transfer disks with data from one system to another (Raids are imported into the new system, and data will be available).

In the updated version of Raidix, you can use SAS as a synchronization channel in a dual-controller configuration, making it easier to create similar configurations. Added support for ESXi 6.0 and Mac OSX Yosemite 10.10.

2015

Released DSS Raidix Aero

On March 2, 2015, RAIDIX announced the readiness of its first line of hardware solutions. The portfolio of companies offers is Raidix Aero.

Raidix Aero system logo, 2015

Raidix Aero is presented as an easy to install, reliable and efficient system.

Raidix Aero, 2014

Raidix Aero systems are based on reliability, cost and speed, the developers said. The patented triple checksum RAID calculation technology will preserve data and access speed even if three drives fail.

Raidix Aero belongs to the Unified Storage class, this allows their use in SANs and as NAS. The systems support iSCSI block protocols (1 and 10 Gbs), FC (8 and 16 Gbs), SRP/Infiniband (40 and 56 Gbs). SMB, NFS and AFP can be used as file protocols.

The partial reconstruction mechanism used helps to repair a single corrupted area of the hard drive containing corrupted or modified data. Array recovery time in the event of a single disk failure is significantly reduced.

Hidden errors that cause a huge inconvenience to users by remaining hidden on hard drives and providing users with the correct data. If there are several of them, RAID reconstruction may not be possible. For this case, RAIDIX has Hidden Error Control, a patented metadata analysis algorithm that negates the possibility of damaging important information, which is relevant when working with NL SAS and SATA disks.

"Our

customers value us for the performance and ease of use of our software. But in the current situation in the world, there is another undoubted advantage of Raidix Aero - you will not be left without updates and technical support, regardless of policy, oil prices and whatever it is. And this is especially important in our time, when the cost of data is in the millions, and the fate of the company depends on their availability, "said Sergey Platonov, head of product development at Raidix.

The Raidix Aero comes in two versions:

• The Raidix Aero 116 is a single-controller DSS with low storage costs and high performance. Such systems are suitable for working with media content, storing backups, and use in video surveillance systems.

• Raidix Aero 216 is a dual-controller DSS of system with two active nodes (in block mode) with access to a single set of disks. Ensures continuous access to data. Two-way cache synchronization for writing between nodes allows you to take on the entire load when one node fails, the second, giving the administrator the opportunity to fix the problem without stopping the system. Raidix Aero 216 can be used to store important corporate data, in virtualization systems and other critical applications in the company's infrastructure.

Raidix 4.3 DSS Release

On July 1, 2015, Raidix announced the release of Raidix 4.3.

In this release, according to the developer's statement, the factors of influence on performance, fault tolerance, ease of implementation and use have been improved.

• Performance: An algorithm for caching reads using SSDs has been implemented. SSD caching increases hot data access performance several times. Optimization has been performed to help organize all-flash arrays for data reading tasks, with requirements for the highest storage array performance.

• Fault Tolerance: This version of the product implements a unique RAID N + M algorithm that allows custom determination of the number of disks assigned to checksums. Data can now be recovered when up to 32 disks in a single group fail.

• Easy to implement and use: added support for another interface - SAS 12G, the performance of one port reaches 48 GB, the user interface has been updated and software packages can now be updated through it. It became possible to detect all RAIDIX systems connected to the local network and see their status on one screen.

Sergey Platonov, head of product development at Raidix, said: "When creating RAIDIX 4.3, we followed our main approach - development through scientific research. The RAID N + M and two-layer cache modules were originally developed in the company's own research laboratory. From the very first day of the company's existence, we created key product values ​ ​ using a scientific approach and this method fully justifies itself. The release went through several stages of quality testing in various departments of the company and with loyal customers and the results of really great and hard work, finally became available to everyone. "

2014

RAIDIX 4.0

On April 26, 2014, RAIDIX released a new release of RAIDIX 4.0.

RAIDIX 4.0 is an addition to the 3.0 product line. The main innovation in the product is the implementation of the system as a Network Attached Storage (NAS). Along with the ability to work DSS at the block level in SANs, there is support for working with file access using the RAIDIX software. With the advent of file access support, RAIDIX has become one of the few vendors whose solutions can be classified as Unified Storage (SAN + NAS).

Working with shared folders in RAIDIX 4.0 is carried out using NFS, FTP, AFP and FTP protocols, which allows users to simultaneously access large amounts of data at a low cost of operation compared to SAN. When working with shared folders using the SMB protocol, integration with Active Directory is implemented, the parameters of which are configured from the RAIDIX 4.0 web interface.

This release inherits all the key competitive advantages of Raidix, such as high performance, triple-parity raid (7.3), silent data corruption detection, and partial reconstruction.

Fall 2014 Update

RAIDIX released in the fall of 2014 a specialized release software for building high-performance - DSS RAIDIX HPC. This version is an addition to the company's product line and will be distributed through a partner network of more than 30 companies around the world.

The main consumers of RAIDIX HPC will be companies that perform a large amount of calculations and calculations. These are primarily universities, scientific centers, companies engaged in coding and converting video and other large amounts of data. This class of tasks is primarily characterized by the need for high-performance DSS, the performance and capacity of which can be dynamically scaled.

RAIDIX HPC allows you to create a storage system oriented work in HPC infrastructures using Lustre as a file system, using standard hardware components (enclosures, disks, interface controllers, memory, processors, etc.). The built DSS of system will have high reliability, speed and low storage costs.

The distinguishing features of RAIDIX HPC are:

• Operation in two controller modes only.
• Active-Active mode.
• OSS Lustre services are already installed inside the product and do not require additional equipment for their deployment.

The product inherits all the key competitive advantages of RAIDIX, such as high performance, triple-parity raid (7.3), silent data corruption detection, and partial reconstruction.

Raidix and Promobit presented a media storage system

At the end of November 2014, RAIDIX and Promobit at NAT Expo 2014 introduced a media storage system that successfully competes with imported products in performance and reliability, winning in value.

As a result of the reforms, most regional TV channels found themselves in a difficult situation, and hope remains only for the development of dialogue with the state. regulator. At the end of 2014, regional TV channels managed to defend the frequency regulator, which were planned to be given to telecom operators under LTE. The disconnection of analog television has been postponed, which would literally be death for regional channels. In July 2014, the law on advertising was amended, which, in fact, will destroy cable TV - more than 1000 TV channels across the country will close if measures are not promptly taken. As measures taken, Natalia Piskunova, General Director of the forum "National Association of Broadcasters," called the holding of the constituent meeting of the association "Association of Regional Broadcasters." One of its goals, this association recognizes amendments to the law on advertising that would remove regional channels from its operation - otherwise, the channels will have to rebuild their business structures.

In the whole current situation, the main thing remains the fact that TV for Russians remains the main communication channel. This is an incentive for all industry participants to find ways of development, see prospects, use content and technological opportunities. The latest RAIDIX Media Storage System (RAIDIX DSS) has become the embodiment of technological capabilities. The joint development was announced by two Russian companies: the developer of the RAIDIX DSS management software and the Promobit company with the BitBlaze server platform. Russian system platform based on the Elbrus 2C + processor, support for up to 60 hard SATA hot-swap drives in a compact form factor (4U for 60 3.5 'drives). Thus, the total storage capacity of one server is a maximum of 360 TV. With the exception of drives and backend elements, RAIDIX DSS is completely domestic.

Differs from imported systems in two parameters: Higher performance (especially in multiple disk failure mode) and price. Due to the high density of SATA placement (which themselves are 3 times cheaper than SAS) in one case, the use of Russian components and the expanded functionality of the control software, the cost of storing 1 GB of information is 12 kopecks.

For SATA drives, the problems of the so-called Silent Data Corruption are relevant: this technology does not and cannot have a built-in SDC protection mechanism. Also, for SATA, the AFR (Annualized Failure Rate) indicator is calculated, which is 2.92%. This value is a theoretical indicator of the probability of failure of a particular disk within 1 year. The RAIDIX product is designed and specially developed in order to level the technological "imperfections" of the hardware base.

• The Triple Checksum RAID method ensures high speed and data security while failing up to 3 drives. This technology is protected by a patent. This multithreaded algorithm achieves the maximum performance possible for the disk subsystem.
• The damage from SDC is reduced to zero thanks to a latent error detection and correction mechanism that works by using parity, but unlike competitors, it does not require complex calculations. It is important to note that these constantly occurring processes do not affect the performance of the system.
• The ability to monitor disk operations allows RAIDIX to read data in parallel and use only the fastest RAID drives.
• The partial reconstruction mechanism allows you to restore only a single area of ​ ​ the hard drive containing damaged or changed data. Thus, the recovery time of the array is significantly reduced

According to the tests of the RAIDIX research laboratory, the performance of a solution based on the Elbrus architecture running PO RAIDIX exceeded the performance of most known foreign hardware RAID controllers. This test consisted of monitoring the performance of the RAID array - and precisely the parameters of the write and read speed in maximum failure mode.

In this situation, most television companies do not really understand their fate and therefore are afraid to invest in new equipment and technologies. Today they are more worried about not what equipment to buy, but how to stay on the market so that they are not closed. However, storage systems are operated daily in every television studio and on every TV channel: the transition to domestic storage solutions - to RAIDIX DSS - will help save money without paying for compromises and solve the main, pressing problems.

2012

RAIDIX 3.0

RAIDIX announced in the fall of 2012 the release of a new version of the product for high-performance storage systems. RAIDIX 3.0 has been available for the partner network since the end of November 2012.

Fundamentally new for RAIDIX 3.0 is a convenient modern management interface in Russian, including a single screen with a set of information panels, wizards for creating new objects. The product also adds new caching techniques to optimize random reading and writing, as well as support for the Infiniband 56Gb/s interface.

The new product was introduced at the end of November 2012 to engineers and product managers of partner organizations. RAIDIX representatives demonstrated the capabilities of version 3.0 and announced the development prospects for 2013-2014. In particular, work will soon be carried out to support SAS 3.0 and FC 16Gb interfaces, SAN + NAS solutions and the release of a new unique RAID N + 3 calculation algorithm.

"The launch of the new version of the RAIDIX 3.0 product was preceded by serious research and development, we sought not only to release a new version, we made a solution convenient for DSS users and at the same time leading in the main criteria for storage systems: performance, reliability, cost," commented RAIDIX Executive Director Razumovsky Sergey.

Storage systems delivered on the Raidix platform in 2012 ranged from 12TB to 240TB and were used for various areas of activity, but the Media & Entertainment industry became the most active consumer. "Companies in this industry value the Raidix solution for process quality to deliver up to 6GB/s of performance from a single storage system at an affordable price," the company said. The key consumers of such solutions in 2012 were the TV channels of Russia, Ukraine, India and China.

Updated RAIDIX 3.0

The updated version of the PO RAIDIX release is available from June 10, the company's press service reported on June 14, 2013. The changes affected the functionality of the product - the new version implements advanced system capabilities for users, contributing to multiple improvements in performance and quality of work.

RAID 7.3

Creating RAID 7.3 arrays is a new feature that allows you to recover data when up to 3 array drives fail. This unique feature of RAIDIX significantly improves the reliability of large disk arrays.

The Silent Data Corruption mechanism has been added, which allows you to fix hidden errors on disks in real time. Setting the latent corruption detection mode is possible directly from the user interface. This mechanism is recommended if you have SATA drives in the array that do not have internal data integrity control.

The product adds support for 16 GB of ATTO adapters. Adapter support will be available for external connections, as well as for internal synchronization in two-controller mode. This means increasing the maximum DSS throughput on the RAIDIX platform.

In addition to saturation with functional characteristics, RAIDIX has taken care of simplifying system configuration and management procedures - automatic detection of connected disks (simplifies the system installation procedure, avoids manual disk configuration at the time of installation), an improved multilingual user interface and the option to turn on the LED disk indicator from the user interface.

2011

Description

AvroRAID released RAIDIX, a universal fault-tolerant solution, in July 2011 storage systems. Software RAIDIX allows you to create DSS without a single point of failure by configuring a two-node failover cluster with a common set of disks and duplicating major hardware components such as motherboards, cache modules, power supplies, SAS controllers, FC controllers, and system drives. If one of the nodes fails, it automatically switches to the second node containing the current copy of the configuration and data of the active device, which preserves access to information and guarantees enterprise continuity business processes. Such a solution is quite unique for software implementations, DSS which are usually built on the basis of one controller and have a single point of failure. The data storage system ON with RAIDIX can be implemented in various hardware configurations, since the software allows the use of standard server components.

"The introduction of such a solution on the market will allow you to create productive and inexpensive DSS can lead in its price segment in a number of significant characteristics. PO RAIDIX-based solutions can be successfully applied to tasks that require high availability of data at low storage costs. This applies to virtualization, backup, and electronic document management projects. The new product is ideal for tasks with high requirements for fault tolerance and reliable storage of information, "comments Sergey Razumovsky, CEO, AvroRAID

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