Storage — Data Direct Networks (DDN)
DataDirect™ Networks (DDN) is a leading supplier of storage systems specifically designed for complex, large capacity and high bandwidth applications, such as: - Internet content hosting
- Data backup
- Computer modeling and simulation
- Tape replacement
- Production and distribution of film and video
DDN’s Silicon Storage Architecture (S2A) has been designed to reliably process and store the growth in large data files, while reducing the capital costs, operating expenses and administration overhead of the storage network.
S2A Storage Systems are powered by an intelligent storage appliance that simplifies and accelerates the storage network through the integration of key functions previously found in multiple network elements and software components. The S2A appliance incorporates network switching, storage virtualization, data protection algorithms, caching and disk-level management into a single high performance unit. This approach vastly simplifies the storage infrastructure, lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO), and improves performance and reliability.
Specifically designed to process and store large data files that place unique demands on the storage network for bandwidth and capacity, the architecture is open and designed to interoperate with virtually any file system, host operating system and storage application. This enables customers to choose best-of-breed solutions for their unique storage environment and application requirements.
DDN’s Storage Systems are designed to accelerate content delivery, enable real-time collaborative workflows, and shorten design and operating cycle times. The systems are deployed in a range of application environments, including:
- Video and film production
- Computer modeling and simulation
- Data backup and archiving
- Large-scale cluster and high performance computing (HPC) environments
The data patterns these types of large scale applications require and create for processing generate enormous file sizes, all of which must be rapidly transferred and processed, and eventually stored. The systems are deployed by several leading Internet, media, oil and gas, and financial firms. They can also be found on several of the fastest computers in the world, including the top three fastest computers.
