The Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4200 NVMe-oF Platform has been successfully certified with Open-E JovianDSS software, confirming its status as a dependable solution for data storage. The platform is ideal for demanding workloads like AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure, offering ultra-low latency and high throughput. The Open-E team recommends this certified model for several applications : virtualization, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, research and development, testing environments, distributed solutions, and collaborative work. The solution demonstrated full compatibility, stability, and efficiency, meeting high standards for reliability and performance.
The tests verified that this JBOF model is capable of handling demanding workloads with Open-E JovianDSS-based systems in both Single-Node and High-Availability Shared Storage Configurations.
Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4200 NVMe-oF Platform Details
The following table includes the Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4200 NVMe-oF Platform specification.
| Product name | Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4200 NVMe-oF Storage Platform |
| Rack size | 2U |
| Drive number and form factor | 24x U.2 NVMe SSDs |
| Fabric adapter slots | 12x 100 GbE ports |
| Drive interface | U.2 NVMe |
| Fabric adapters | Western Digital RapidFlex A2000 NVMe-oF Fabric Bridge ASICs |
| Power supply | 2x 800W Titanium 100-240VAC, CRPS, Hot Plug |
| Front panel LED indicators | Yes |
| BMC | Yes |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 85.5 x 491.1 x 628.65mm |
Sequential Read Performance
The solution created by Western Digital & Open-E provides a very fast read performance, which achieves top values in the 8th queues with the maximum achieved outcome of over 20.000 IOPS. In turn the JBOF turns out to be a perfect solution for data storage environments that require fast on-going access to data. This all-flash solution ensures that your data is always available when needed, ready to push forward your most critical tasks & projects.
Sequential Write Performance
The write performance of the Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4200 NVMe-oF Platform is very stable, achieving up to over 2000 IOPS. Thanks to that, your write operations are fast and efficient. You also ensure that the system will deal with different intensity of write operations, ensuring smooth system performance, even when faced with the most challenging workloads.
Summary
Our evaluation of the Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4200 NVMe-oF Platform revealed noteworthy performance, reinforcing its standing as a trustworthy option for data storage. Our tests consistently showed the platform's dependable endurance and speed, making it ideally suited for environments requiring high data integrity and continuous uptime. These results underscore its capability to handle demanding workloads in both Single-Node and High-Availability Shared Storage configurations within Open-E JovianDSS environments.