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CASE STUDY:<br />
CASE STUDY: CANCER RESEARCH UK CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE<br />
"By partnering with Zstor & DapuStor and implementing a high-performance,<br />
redundant storage solution, CRUK Cambridge Institute successfully addressed<br />
their storage infrastructure needs. The solution not only met these needs but also<br />
allowed for more flexible analysis and workflows to be considered due to the<br />
higher IO throughput."<br />
The CIB224NVG4 2-Node Server,<br />
designed by Zstor, features a 2-node<br />
server configuration in a dense 2U format<br />
with 24 DapuStor NVMe Gen4 SSDs. This<br />
configuration enhances storage capacity<br />
and redundancy for CRUK Cambridge<br />
Institute, ensuring data availability even<br />
during hardware failures.<br />
In the high-performance computing<br />
(HPC) domain, this technology is wellsuited<br />
for providing the Lustre OSS/OST<br />
layers. It facilitates fast NVMe switched<br />
access to the Object Storage Targets on<br />
the storage array from the two internal<br />
Object Storage Servers. These servers<br />
are accessible over a 200Gb/s<br />
InfiniBand network, optimising data flow<br />
within the system.<br />
Zstor's selection of DapuStor Roealsen5<br />
NVMe Gen4 SSDs aligns with the<br />
customer's requirements for speedy and<br />
robust data storage. The DapuStor<br />
Roealsen5 series, designed on DapuStor<br />
DP600 controller firmware with 3D eTLC<br />
NAND Flash, results in industry-leading<br />
SSDs. These SSDs offer high speed,<br />
superior reliability, low latency, and<br />
excellent power efficiency, contributing to<br />
an optimised total cost of ownership<br />
(TCO) for enterprise IT, cloud facilities,<br />
manufacturing, and AI applications.<br />
Alfred Chase Hui of DapuStor<br />
commented: "Excited to be part of the<br />
team with Zstor in the formation of the<br />
tailored storage solution for CRUK<br />
Cambridge Institute. The unique<br />
combination of DapuStor Roealsen5<br />
series features with high speed, superior<br />
reliability, low latency, and excellent<br />
power efficiency, bringing optimised TCO<br />
to the solution."<br />
POSITIVE OUTCOMES<br />
The implementation of this storage<br />
solution at CRUK Cambridge Institute<br />
yielded significant results, positively<br />
impacting the institute's research<br />
capabilities and infrastructure. Key<br />
outcomes include:<br />
<br />
Improved Research Tasks: The<br />
integration of the CIB224NVG4 server<br />
with DapuStor Roealsen5 NVMe Gen4<br />
SSDs significantly improved data<br />
processing and storage performance.<br />
This enhancement enabled researchers<br />
at CRUK Cambridge Institute to<br />
accelerate their HPC research tasks,<br />
process larger datasets, and perform<br />
more complex analyses.<br />
Redundancy and Data Integrity: The 2-<br />
node server configuration provided<br />
redundancy, ensuring data integrity<br />
and reducing the risk of data loss in<br />
case of hardware issues. This<br />
enhanced the reliability of their storage<br />
infrastructure.<br />
<br />
Satisfaction with Consulting,<br />
Implementation, and Support: CRUK<br />
Cambridge Institute expressed their<br />
satisfaction with the consulting,<br />
implementation, and support services<br />
provided by Zstor and DapuStor. The<br />
collaboration and expertise offered by<br />
Zstor & DapuStor were integral to the<br />
successful implementation of the<br />
storage solution.<br />
THE VALUE OF TAILORED<br />
SOLUTIONS<br />
By partnering with Zstor & DapuStor and<br />
implementing a high-performance,<br />
redundant storage solution, CRUK<br />
Cambridge Institute successfully<br />
addressed their storage infrastructure<br />
needs. The solution not only met these<br />
needs but also allowed for more flexible<br />
analysis and workflows to be considered<br />
due to the higher IO throughput.<br />
This successful implementation highlights<br />
the value of tailored technology solutions<br />
in research institutions and the positive<br />
impact such solutions can have on the<br />
efficiency and effectiveness of research<br />
activities. Collaboration with expert<br />
technology providers, like Zstor, plays a<br />
crucial role in supporting cutting-edge<br />
research initiatives.<br />
Helmut Kopel of Zstor concluded:<br />
"Collaborating with CRUK Cambridge<br />
Institute on this project was a rewarding<br />
experience. Our tailored storage solution<br />
not only met but exceeded their<br />
expectations. We are proud to contribute<br />
to the advancement of cancer research<br />
through innovative technology solutions."<br />
More info: www.zstor.de<br />
www.storagemagazine.co.uk<br />
@STMagAndAwards Jan/Feb 2024<br />
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