Supermicro expands Double-Sided Storage total solutions

SAN JOSE, USA: Super Micro Computer Inc., a global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, announced two new additions to its Double-Sided Storage family.

First, the SC417 supports an industry-leading 88 hot-swap 2.5-inch enterprise-class hard drives in a 4U JBOD configuration. Second, the SC837 supports an industry-leading 28 hot-swap 3.5-inch enterprise drives in a 3U JBOD configuration.

Both of these configurations provide the highest hot-swap storage density in their class, with the SC417 supporting up to 40 hot-swap drives in the rear and delivering nearly double the storage capacity while saving valuable rack space and reducing costs.

"By optimizing these systems with Supermicro SAS controllers, validated memory and hard disks that have passed our stringent validation process, customers will benefit from an extremely reliable, high-quality storage solution," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro.

"Since first introducing our innovative Double-Sided Storage solution in 2009, the demand for this product line has ramped up very successfully. To address this strong demand for our high-capacity solutions, we're continuing to develop new designs and expand this product family."

Loading these Double-Sided Storage systems into Supermicro's SuperRack facilitates exceptionally clean cable routing for maximum airflow and easy access to the rear side hot-swappable hard drives and power supplies for unmatched ease of maintenance.