Z-Drive R4 CloudServ™ Storage Solutions
Dramatically Accelerating Cloud Computing Applications
Introducing the OCZ Z-Drive R4 CloudServ Series. With increasing emphasis on cloud computing and the sheer growth in data, PCIe-based flash storage systems have the ability to bypass traditional storage overhead by reducing latencies, increasing throughput, and enabling efficient processing of massive quantities of data. The Z-Drive R4 CloudServ is capable of transferring multiple gigabytes per second and delivering over a million IOPS with a level of concentrated performance that enables system architects to design more productive and less complex infrastructures while lowering costs associated with hardware failure, maintenance, structural footprint, and energy consumption.
Melding hardware and software managed solutions with OCZ's integrated Virtualized Controller Architecture™ (VCA) 2.0 and OCZ's SANRAD VXL virtual
acceleration caching software, the Z-Drive R4 CloudServ can be employed as a high-performing host-based flash cache that works in conjunction with OCZ's VXL to dynamically allocate flash resources to accelerate all virtual
machines.
OCZ Z-Drives integrate seamlessly with servers at the system bus and kernel
level, creating a new flash memory tier and dramatically increasing data
throughput and cloud application performance all while slashing capital and operating costs.
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CloudServ RM1616 at a Glance
- Innovative storage system that enables game-changing performance for cloud computing applications
- Cost-effective MLC-based design with best-in-class endurance & reliability
- Advanced feature-set includes power loss data protection
Up to 6 GB/s of Bandwidth and 1.4 million IOPS
- Delivers elevated levels of throughput and bandwidth, promoting the most efficient and productive cloud infrastructures
Proprietary Virtualized Controller Architecture™ (VCA) 2.0
- Multifaceted virtualization layer that interfaces with host system
- Enables TRIM, SCSI unmap, & SMART monitoring for system administrators
SuperScale™ Storage Accelerator Unique to OCZ
- Facilitates scalable performance in enterprise & datacenter applications
- Unique complex command queuing structure plus queue balancing algorithms
- Provides highly efficient performance aggregation while reducing the burden on host resources
Superior Reliability, Endurance, & Security Features
- DataWrite Assurance™ (data preservation in case of sudden power loss)
- Data fail recovery ensures superior reliability
- Intelligent block management & wear-leveling for increased endurance
- Advanced security with 256-bit AES encryption support
- Strong error correction for enhanced data integrity
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PHYSICAL | Usable Capacities (IDEMA) | 1.6TB & 3.2TB | | NAND Components | Synchronous Mode Multi-Level Cell (MLC) | | Interface | PCI Express Gen. 2 x16 | | Form Factor | OCZ SuperScale™ x 2 | | NAND Controller | SandForce® 2581 x 16 | | Dimensions (L x W x H) | 230 x 98.40 x 36.95 mm (without bracket) | | Weight | 650g | PERFORMANCE | Read/Write Bandwidth | up to 6,000 MB/s | | Random Read/Write Operations (4kB) | 800,000 IOPS | | Maximum IOPS | 1,400,000 IOPS | ENVIRONMENTAL | Power Consumption | Idle: 50W; Active: 70W | | Ambient Temperature | 0°C ~ 55°C | | Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 70°C | | Storage Temperature | -45°C ~ 85°C | | Airflow Requirement | 200 Linear Feet/Minute (LFM) | | Certifications | RoHS, CE, FCC | RELIABILITY/SECURITY | Data Fail Recovery | Recovers data from up to one NAND flash block per NAND controller | | Power Fail Protection | DataWrite Assurance™ Technology (capacitance power back-up to ensure data hardening) | | Data Path Protection | ECC: Up to 55 bits correctable per 512-byte sector; Data path parity protection | | Data Reliability | Read Unrecoverable Bit Error Rate (UBER) 10e-17 | | Data Encryption | 128-bit & 256-bit AES-compliant | | Product Health Monitoring | Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) Support w/ enterprise attributes | COMPATIBILITY | PCI Express | PCI Express x8 or x16 slot; Fully compliant with the PCI Express Electromechanical Specification Rev. 2.0, and PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.0 | | Operating Systems | Windows Server 2003 & 2008 R2 64-bit; Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | | Power Requirements | PCI Express 12V & 3.3V | ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Flash Virtualization Layer | OCZ VCA (Virtualized Controller Architecture™) 2.0 | | Caching & Virtualization | Supports OCZ SANRAD VXL software | | Performance Optimization | TRIM/SCSI unmap (requires OS support) | | Service & Support | 3-Year Warranty; Dedicated FAE/FSE support (includes PM/engineer support through validation cycle) |
| Product | Capacity | Ordering | | Z-Drive R4 RM1616 | Full Height | 2048GB | 1600GB | Up to 40PB | Part number
UPC | ZD4RM1616-FH-1.6T
842024030133 | | Z-Drive R4 RM1616 | Full Height | 4096GB | 3200GB | Up to 80PB | Part number
UPC | ZD4RM1616-FH-3.2T
842024030096 |
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OCZ's Virtualized Controller Architecture™ (VCA) 2.0 provides the utmost in performance, flexibility, durability and enhanced reliability, allowing data centers to rely on a PCIe-based SSD as their primary tier one storage solution for the first time.
This VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) demonstration takes a look at the essential role of OCZ’s VXL caching software as it powers many complete virtual desktop environments through VMware’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
This vMotion™ demonstration takes a look at the OCZ Z-Drive R4 paired with OCZ’s VXL caching software and their fundamental function in the live migration of virtual machines (VMs) through the vMotion™ VM migration software.
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- Highest performing enterprise PCIe solution on the market
- Merges the best features of pure hardware and software based approaches to data management and overcomes the inherent weaknesses of both
- Lowest host resource utilization in its class
- Bootable as a direct-attach device
- Ultra-high endurance for enterprise applications (increases drive life by up to five times the rated P/E cycles of the NAND)
- Only PCIe drive with complete power fail protection & drive-level recovery
- Maintains user-configurable flexibility not found in other enterprise storage devices
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