Visual Graphics Inc. (VGI), in partnership with Open-E and Seagate, introduces the VGI MediaFort Pro 2U12 HA Cluster-in-a-Box. This certified data storage solution is specifically engineered to address the demanding data storage and archiving requirements of the Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector. Powered by Open-E JovianDSS, it provides robust, software-defined storage featuring advanced automated data self-healing, silent data corruption protection, and enterprise-grade data integrity. Utilizing the cost-effective Seagate Exos AP 2U12 chassis, the system optimizes physical rack space by delivering massive storage density with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays. It is designed with hot-swappable dual-node server modules, eliminating single points of failure and guaranteeing non-disruptive, continuous operations through rapid automatic failover. This certified system is the ultimate solution for companies seeking maximum availability and complete reliability.
Built with high-speed Mellanox 100GbE and 25GbE network interfaces, the MediaFort Pro 2U12 handles heavy network workloads effortlessly. With a tested raw capacity of 288TB using enterprise Seagate Exos drives, it is optimized for consistent sequential read throughput exceeding 6.2 GB/s. Ideal for secure private cloud storage and mission-critical workflows, this platform maximizes operational efficiency with built-in lz4 compression and inline deduplication.
- High-availability file services (SMB/NFS) for mission-critical operations.
- Massive, long-term archiving and data compliance retention.
- Robust backup repositories and disaster recovery for hybrid cloud architectures.
- Enterprise-grade secure private cloud environments demanding strict data control.
File size: 5.8 MB
Technical specification of the system
| Chasis | Seagate Exos AP 2U12 (2U 12-bay chassis) |
| Motherboard | Seagate AP-BV-1 (rev. X07) |
| CPU | AMD EPYC 7292P (16C/32T, 2.0 GHz) |
| RAM | Samsung M393A8G40AB2-CWE 256GB DDR4-3200 ECC |
| Storage raw capacity | 288TB |
| HDDs | Seagate® Exos® X24 ST24000NM002H 24TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gb/s |
| Hard drive interface | Broadcom / LSI 9500-16i Tri-Mode HBA (SAS-12G) |
| Network interface | Realtek RTL8111 1GbE, Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 25GbE (dual-port), Mellanox ConnectX-5 MCX516A-CCAT 100GbE (dual-port) |
| Form factor | 2U |
