Solution for Ceph
Designed for Reliable Large Scale Storage Deployments
With the advancement of large scale cloud computing platforms like OpenStack, the business of data storage has been forever changed. Scale out software defined storage solutions are rapidly becoming pervasive as the implementation model of choice for large scale deployments. Agile business models require equally agile platforms to build upon. By replacing the proprietary data silos of the past with flexible server hardware, cloud providers have more control of their environments resulting in better value for their customers. Supermicro has embraced this change, offering the widest selection of server hardware in the industry.
Ready to Deploy Configurations
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Object-based Storage with Block and Object Interfaces
Organizations prefer object-based storage when deploying large-scale storage systems because it stores data more efficiently. Object-based storage systems separate the object namespace from the underlying storage hardware - This simplifies data migration.
The Ceph Storage Difference
Ceph's CRUSH algorithm liberates client access limitations imposed by centralizing the data table mapping typically used in scale-out storage. Ceph continuously re-balances data across the cluster-delivering consistent performance and massive scaling. The self-healing capabilities of Ceph provide aggressive levels of resiliency. Data redundancy is achieved by replication or erasure coding allowing for extremely efficient capacity utilization.
Supermicro Total Solution for Ceph Specifications
Supermicro's Total Solution for Ceph offers turn-key storage integration of Red Hat Ceph Storage on fully optimized SuperStorage hardware. The Total Solution for Ceph includes datacenter proven on-site service and support provided by Supermicro and is available for deployments in the US and Canada.
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Workload / Application |
MySQL / Database |
Digital Media Serving - Small | Digital Media Serving - Large | Capacity-Archive |
Solution SKUs | SYS-5038MR- OSD006P |
SRS-42E112-Ceph-05 SRS- RCS112-Ceph-05 |
SRS-42E136-Ceph-05 SRS-RCS136-Ceph-05 |
SRS-42E172-Ceph-05 SRS-RCS172-Ceph-05 |
I/O profile / Protocol | IOP / Block | Throughput/Block & Object | Capacity/Object | Capacity/Object |
Data Protection | 2x Replication | 3x Replication | 3x Replication and Erasure code | Erasure code |
Form factor | 3U | 23U (with switches and 3x Monitor nodes) | 41U (with switches and 3x Monitor nodes) | 41U (with switches and 3x Monitor nodes) |
Usable Capacity | 3.2TB | 240TB | 1.5 PB using 7+2 Erasure Code | 2.5 PB using 7+2 Erasure Code |
Node count | 8x OSD nodes | 3x Mon, 10x OSD nodes | 3x Mon, 9x OSD nodes | 3x Mon, 9x OSD nodes |
Network / Switches | 10G SFP+ / NA | 10G SFP+ / 1x SSE-X3348SR, 48 port SFP+ - Reverse Air Flow, 1x SSE-G24-TG4, 24x port switch | 10G SFP+ / 2x SSE-X3348SR, 48 port SFP+ - Reverse Air Flow, 1x SSE-G24-TG4, 24x port switch | 10G SFP+ / 2x SSE-X3348SR, 48 port SFP+ - Reverse Air Flow, 1x SSE-G24-TG4, 24x port switch |
Rack dimensions & PDU | NA / NA | 42U (82.4"Hx 23.5"Wx 48"D) / 2x Metered Rack PDU,NEMA L6-30P,IEC 320 C13,C19 | 42U (82.4"Hx 23.5"Wx 48"D) / 2x Metered Rack PDU,NEMA L6- 30P,IEC 320 C13,C19 | 42U (82.4"Hx 23.5"Wx 48"D) / 2x Rack PDU 208V 50A 3-Phase |
Subscription | Capacity based subscription for Red Hat Ceph Storage 1.3 (includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1) |
Supermicro/Ceph Ready Systems
Supermicro leads the industry in user friendly options for the toughest IT challenges. Ceph Ready systems and racks offer a bare metal solution - ready for the open source community and validated through intensive testing under Red Hat Ceph Storage.
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SSG-6018R-MON2 (Cluster Role: Monitor Node) • System: SuperStorage Server 6018R-TDTPR • 2x 2.5" 80GB SSD for OS • 1 Internal 800GB NVMe SSD • Dual port 10G SFP+ onboard • 1U w/ redundant Hot-swap 500W power supplies |
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SSG-6028R-OSD072 (Cluster Role: OSD Node) |
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SSG-6028R-OSD072P (Cluster Role: OSD / Throughput Optimized Node) • System: SuperStorage Server 6028R-E1CR12L • 12x 3.5" 6TB SATA3 HDDs + 1x 800GB NVMe SSD • Rear 2.5" Hot-swap OS drives (mirrored 80GB SSD) • Dual port 10G SFP+ via AOC-STGN-I2S • 2U w/ redundant Hot-swap 920W power supplies |
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SSG-6048R-OSD216 (Cluster Role: OSD / Capacity Optimized Node) • System: SuperStorage Server 6048R-E1CR36L • 36x 3.5" 6TB SATA3 HDDs • Internal 2.5" OS drives (mirrored 80GB SSD); 1x LSI 3008 IT mode controllers • Quad port 10G SFP+ via 2 AOC-STGN-I2S • 4U w/ redundant Hot-swap 1280W power supplies |
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SSG-6048R-OSD216P (Cluster Role: OSD Node) • System: SuperStorage Server 6048R-E1CR36L • 36x 3.5" 6TB SATA3 HDDs, 2x 800GB NVMe SSD • Internal 2.5" OS drives (mirrored 80GB SSD); 2 LSI 3008 IT mode controllers • Quad port 10G SFP+ via 2 AOC-STGN-I2S • 4U w/ redundant Hot-swap 1280W power supplies |
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SSG-6048R-OSD432 (Cluster Role: OSD /Capacity Optimized Node) • System: SuperStorage Server 6048R-E1CR72L • 72x 3.5" 6TB SATA3 HDDs • Rear 2.5" Hot-swap OS drives (mirrored 80GB SSD); 3 LSI 3008 IT mode controllers • Quad port 10G SFP+ via 2x AOC-STGN-I2S • 4U w/ redundant Hot-swap 2000W power supplies |
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SSG-6048R-OSD360P (Cluster Role: OSD Node) • System: SuperStorage Server 6048R-E1CR72L • 60x 3.5" 6TB SATA3 HDDs, 12x 2.5" 400GB SSDs • Rear 2.5" Hot-swap OS drives (mirrored 80GB SSD); 3 LSI 3008 IT mode controllers • Quad port 10G SFP+ via 2x AOC-STGN-I2S • Optional 40G Mellanox networking configurations available upon request • 4U w/ redundant Hot-swap 2000W power supplies |
Fully Integrated Rack and Servers for Ceph (X10 Generation)
Various X10 Generation models optimized for workloads and form factors
Supermicro Model # |
Description |
SSG-6018R-MON2 |
1U Ceph Monitor Node |
SSG-6028R-OSD072 |
2U-12 Ceph OSD Node, 72TB, Ceph-OSD-Storage Node |
SSG-6028R-OSD072P | 2U-12 Ceph OSD Node, 1x 800G NVMe, 72TB, Ceph-OSD-Storage Node |
SSG-6048R-OSD216 | 4U-36 Ceph OSD Node, 216TB, Ceph-OSD-Storage Node |
SSG-6048R-OSD216P | 4U-36 Ceph OSD Node, 2x 800G NVMe, 216TB, Ceph-OSD-Storage Node |
SSG-6048R-OSD432 | 4U-72 Ceph OSD Node, 432TB, Capacity Optimized Ceph-OSD-Storage Node |
SSG-6048R-OSD360P | 4U-72 Ceph OSD Node, 12x SSDs, 360TB, Ceph-OSD-Storage Node |
Ceph Ready Racks | |
SRS-42E112-CEPH-03 | 42U-720TB Integrated Ceph Rack. 3x Mon, 10x 2U OSD, Networking & PDU |
SRS-42E136-CEPH-03 | 42U-1.9PB Integrated Ceph Rack, 3x Mon, 9x 4U OSD, Networking & PDU |
SRS-42E172-CEPH-03 | 42U-3.24PB Integrated Ceph Rack, 3x Mon, 9x 4U OSD, Networking & PDU |
Red Hat Ceph Storage clusters on Supermicro storage servers:
https://www.redhat.com/en/resources/red-hat-ceph-storage-clusters-supermicro-storage-servers
Ceph Networking Components
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1Gb & 10Gb Ethernet Switches • Layer 2/3 Ethernet Switching, link aggregation (LACP), Jumbo frames, VLAN support • Configuration Flexibility: SSE-G24-TG4 - 24 ports of RJ45 1Gbps Ethernet with 4 SFP Combo ports, 4 ports 10Gbps Ethernet (CX4, XFP, or SFP+), Stacking SSE-G48-TG4 - 48 ports of RJ45 1Gbps Ethernet with 4 SFP Combo ports, 4 ports 10Gbps Ethernet (CX4, XFP, or SFP+), Stacking SSE-X24S / SSE-X3348S(R) - 24 ports 10Gbps Ethernet (SFP+), Reverse airflow option • Management: Web-based management interface, Industry standard CLI with telnet SSH or local management port, Scripting, Logging • Routing, Multicast: Quality of service and DiffServ - 8 priority queues per port; Adjusted WRR and Strict Priority Scheduling; Security - 802.1x port based authentication, RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication, SSH / SSL encryption • Dimensions: 17.3"W x 15.2"D x 1.7"H (440mm x 386mm x 43mm) |
Rack Integration Service
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Supermicro Integration and Proof of Concept Laboratory Services |