Uncompromised I/O Performance

Delivering over 6GB/s sustained bandwidth through a file system in read and write operations to applications, the innovative S2A parallel I/O engine with DirectRAID technology enables the optimized per-port storage performance and optimized large file storage service.

With additional features such as Real-time QoS, full performance is sustained during drive resets, re-initializations, restarts, bad blocks, drive errors, and more.

Massive Scalability

S2A provides the largest building block.  Control IT budgets and lower TCO by scaling to greater levels than what is possible or practical with traditional storage systems.

Up to 8X more write performance and 4X more read performance than traditional systems, a single S2A9900 StorageScaler sustains up to 6GB/s reads and writes.

Up to 4X more drives managed than other systems, a single S2A9900 StorageScaler supports up to 1200 disk drives or 1.2PB.

Double-Disk Failure Protection with High Performance DirectRAID 6

Unlike other storage systems that either don’t offer n+2 double-disk failure protection or exhibit slow RAID 6 write performance – the S2A delivers true hardware-accelerated 8+2 protection while delivering full bandwidth read and write performance.

This uncompromised level of performance ensures that data is safeguarded while reducing the amount of systems required to achieve desired performance levels.

Data Management Software Work Better with S2A Technology

Parallel File Systems. SAN. NAS. VTL. Archive and Backup Systems.
S2A Storage has been optimized for a wide range of storage applications – ensuring a solid, scalable foundation upon which you can deploy and manage the entire information lifecycle. With a solid mix of high-performance online storage offerings and cost-effective nearline/offline storage – DataDirect Networks is a trusted provider of open systems to power all of data management software.

Capacity-Optimized Packaging to Ease Space, Power Cooling Burden

By fitting 1.2PB in two storage racks, DataDirect Networks’ high-density SATA storage systems are up to 5X denser than traditional storage systems. This compact design directly translates into savings on multiple systems, network components, floor space, power and cooling.

Robust Safeguards for SATA Users

SATA disk drives are less equipped to handle error correction than Fibre-Channel disk drives. Until now, users have been unable to store mission-critical data online with SATA technology without risking data corrunption, degraded performance or inacessability. 

DataDirect Networks' innovative SATAssure Plus technology adds system level data protections to help you deploy cost-effective SATA technology with peace of mind.

The S2A storage system architecture aggregates I/O to eliminate storage bottlenecks and enables an open-solution architecture that elevates the performance of heterogeneous shared file systems with Fibre Channel and InfiniBand fabrics.

S2A storage systems deliver the highest number of concurrent streams to provide real-time processing of up to fourteen HD, six 2K, or 4 2K streams concurrently from a single S2A9550 with full frame retention.

Real experience is developed through working in some of the world’s largest, most complex storage environments. Staffed by experts in the fields of system engineering, systems deployment, optimization and support – DataDirect Networks holds a unique understanding of the challenges associated with deploying high-performance, high-capacity storage.

Our team possess the knowledge and experience to custom tailor an optimized solution, satisfying the most demanding application environments. With a customer-first approach to all aspects of your business, DataDirect Networks maximizes the S2A ownership experience and ensures complete customer satisfaction.