45Drives launches fastest enterprise storage server Stornado F16

On November 27, 2024, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, 45Drives unveiled the Stornado F16, a new enterprise storage server that aims to meet the increasing demands for performance and capacity in data management. The introduction of this advanced storage solution reflects 45Drives' commitment to providing high-quality, open-source products tailored for efficient enterprise applications. The Stornado F16 is designed with revolutionary capabilities, offering sequential read and write speeds of 56.5 GB/s and 55.0 GB/s respectively, alongside impressive IOPS performance metrics essential for intensive data workloads. A significant advancement in the Stornado F16 compared to its predecessor, the Stornado F2, is the increase in PCIe Gen4 lanes, which have doubled per drive, thereby enhancing overall bandwidth. The server supports high-density storage with 16 U.3 NVMe drive bays, enabling a raw storage capacity of up to 480 TB. Its tri-mode backplane supports seamless integration across U.3 NVMe, SATA, and SAS drives, which maximizes storage flexibility and efficiency for varied enterprise environments. The compact 2U form factor optimizes rack space while ensuring effective cooling and accessibility of drives. Equipped with both AMD EPYC 8004 Series and Intel Xeon 4th Gen CPUs, the Stornado F16 can operate with configurations reaching up to 64 cores and 128 threads, allowing enterprises to choose the best processor that fits their needs. Memory can expand up to 4TB using Intel and 3TB using AMD configurations. For network capacities, it comes standard with 10GbE options while enabling upgrades to 25, 40, and 100GbE, catering to the evolving requirements of high-speed data transfers in modern enterprises. The Stornado F16 stands apart from competitor offerings by providing centralized expert support and utilizing the latest technology for optimal performance. Innovations such as the Busbar Power Delivery system and a caddie-less design contribute to reduced complexities, boost operational reliability, and minimize system downtime. As businesses increasingly rely on dynamic data environments, the introduction of the Stornado F16 is timely, promising exceptional performance and reliability for users managing AI workloads and extensive datasets.