Fibre Channel SAN Technology

Reliable Storage for Business-Critical Data

A professional data storage solution with predictable performance and guaranteed 99.99999% data durability

SAN Disks Powered by Fibre Channel – Built for Your Most Demanding Needs:
Perfect for mission-critical business applications
Designed for databases requiring maximum reliability
Optimised for virtualisation environments
Ensures guaranteed performance for complex systems
Scales effortlessly with your growing infrastructure
Built for Stability

Key Advantages of Fibre Channel SAN Storage (Virtual LUN)

Superior Data Storage Reliability

Multi-Level Redundancy
The disk array system offers data protection and quick access through controller-level redundancy, typically with 4 to 8 controllers. This design ensures stable operation, even in the event of a component failure, providing you with secure and reliable storage
Fault-Tolerant Architecture
The Fibre Channel SAN (FC SAN) architecture eliminates single points of failure—whether they occur in disks, controllers, or network connections—ensuring that service availability and data integrity remain intact. This design results in consistently reliable system performance
Dual Independent Networks
Each server connects through two separate Fibre Channel networks (active-active), known as "Fabrics." This dual-network setup guarantees uninterrupted service, even during network failures, making it a crucial feature for business applications
Intelligent Load Balancing
The system automatically balances loads across the channels, minimizing performance disparities to within 5%. This ensures consistent performance, even during periods of high demand

Stable Performance

Predictable Performance
Unlike Ethernet-based solutions, such as SDS Storage, Fibre Channel (FC) SAN maintains consistently low latency
Low Latency
Response times as low as 0.4 milliseconds, matching NVMe drive performance
High Bandwidth
Delivers 32 Gbps total throughput via dual 16 Gbps ports
Isolated Network
FC SAN operates on a dedicated network, eliminating interference from regular Ethernet traffic

Flexible Scaling

Economical Start
Begin with minimal storage and scale up as your needs grow
On-the-Fly Expansion
Increase disk capacity without interrupting operations
Disk Size up to 16 TB
The management panel has a standard limit of 16 TB, though this can be expanded to 50 TB per disk upon request (VLUN)
Flexible Pricing Plans
Fine-tune disk performance instantly to match your current needs without any service interruption

How to Use Fibre Channel SAN Disks (Virtual LUN): Applications and Use Cases

Enhancing IT Infrastructure Reliability

Fast Recovery

In the event of a server failure, you can connect the disk to another device without experiencing data loss

Hardware Independence

SAN disks (Virtual LUN) operate independently of the servers, which simplifies migration and recovery processes

Seamless Shared Storage Access (Multi-export)

Virtual machines can move “on the fly” between hosts, streamlining maintenance and upgrades

Optimization for Virtualization

Live Migration

Quickly and safely transfer virtual machines between cluster servers. Live migration simplifies both maintenance and load balancing

Private Cloud

Build cloud infrastructure using 3 to 100 physical servers, optimizing resources for flexible management and scaling

High Availability

Data Accessibility During Failures

All cluster servers have access to a single storage unit, ensuring uninterrupted application operation even if one server fails

Convenient Cluster Management

Multi-export enables virtual machines to migrate seamlessly between hosts, making updates and replacements hassle-free

Minimizing Downtime

Combining the fault tolerance of SAN disks with live migration reduces downtime to a minimum

Enterprise - Level Security

Isolated Infrastructure

Fibre Channel networks are physically separated from general data transfer networks, eliminating the risk of unauthorized access

Secure Connections

Each server is assigned a unique WWN (World Wide Name) address, ensuring safe data transmission between devices

Compliance with Standards

Ideal for industries with strict data security requirements, such as finance and healthcare, where maintaining data integrity is essential

Get the Best Fit, Every Time

Select the Right Plan and Achieve Optimal Performance

Choose the most suitable plan to meet your specific requirements. Each plan provides a defined number of input/output operations per second (IOPS) and write speed (MB/s), ensuring the best performance for your workload

Disk Type
SSD lite
SSD Start
SSD smart
SSD pro
SSD ultra
IOPS
1000
2500
5000
10000
25000
MB/sec
100
200
300
500
750
USD for 1Gb / mounth
$0.01
$0.02
$0.03
$0.05
$0.10
USD for 1Gb / hour
$0.00001
$0.00003
$0.00004
$0.00007
$0.00015

GiB (Gibibyte) – a unit of information storage used in computing. 1 GiB equals 1024³ bytes.
IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) – the number of read/write operations a disk can perform in one second.
MB/s (Megabytes per Second) – a throughput parameter that reflects the amount of data transmitted per second.

Proven Superiority

Comparison of Data Storage Solutions

Compare SAN Disks (Fibre Channel), NAS, SDS, and local storage across key factors like performance, reliability, and scalability. This simple comparison highlights the key advantages to help you make an informed choice

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Criteria
SAN Disks (Fibre Channel)
NAS (Network Attached Storage)
SDS (Software-Defined Storage)
Local Disks (Local Storage)
Fault Tolerance
High
Multi-layer redundancy covering all infrastructure components
Moderate
RAID is limited to disk-level redundancy; no controller redundancy
Moderate
Redundancy depends on software configuration
Low
No redundancy; data is lost in case of failure
Data Availability
High
Fast recovery, multi-export functionality, and 99.999% availability
Moderate
Data availability depends on network performance
Moderate
Requires a high-performance network; no guaranteed availability
Low
Data is limited to the server, with no recovery options
Isolation and Security
High
Dedicated FC network, WWN identification, compliant with GDPR/HIPAA
Low
Shared data network with weak security
Low
Operates on shared networks and requires additional encryption
Moderate
Security is server-based, with no network isolation
Performance Stability
High
Low latency starting at 0.4 ms, throughput up to 32 Gbps
Low
Performance competes with shared traffic
Moderate
Latency and throughput depend on network performance
Low
Limited by the speed of local disks and controllers
Scalability
Flexible
Expand disk capacity up to 50 TB per disk; adjust performance on the fly
Limited
Scaling requires downtime
Flexible
Complex to configure
Fixed
Requires hardware replacement for capacity increases
Compatibility
Wide
Compatible with VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, OpenStack, and HA clusters
Limited
Supports only a limited number of virtualization environments
Wide
Supports multiple virtualization platforms, depending on software
Limited
Only works with specific servers
Ease of Management
Simple
Centralized management, API access, and monitoring through a user-friendly control panel
Simple
Managed via NAS interface; limited API options
Complex
Requires advanced software configuration
Simple
Management restricted to the server itself
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